Hose Connector - Customizer
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About this print
A hose connector for joining sections of hose or flexible tubing, with configurable diameters at each end and the option to add barbs for a more secure grip. The design is suited to garden irrigation, hydroponics, fish tanks and other hobbies where non-standard tube sizes are common. PETG is a good material for this part, as it resists moisture well and is more tolerant of chemicals than standard PLA, which matters in wet or outdoor applications.
From the original design page
Original maker's notes
By Paul_Tibble on Thingiverse · CC-BY
Hose adapter for connecting hose/flexible tubing. Ideal for hydroponics, fish tanks and many other hobbies.
The model is fully customizable. You can change the size of both connection points, the wall width, middle section size and whether or not there's barbs.
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Update 23/7/19: Fixed bug in SCAD file, it was only rotating 180 degrees.
Update 29/8/21: Fixed customizer bug, where it was ignoring the size of the bottom diameter.
Formatting may have been simplified. These are the independent maker's instructions and fitment claims; Hark Tech has not independently verified them.
Printing Hose Connector - Customizer
For Hose Connector - Customizer we would normally reach for PETG or ASA — they shrug off UV, heat and damp far better than PLA outdoors. We set the layer height, wall count, infill and supports to suit the model and how you will use it, and those choices are already priced into your instant quote. Want a specific colour or material? Tell us and we will match it where we can.
Model details
| Downloads at source | 95,279 |
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| Likes at source | 19,405 |
| Original model | View on Thingiverse |
| Designer | Paul_Tibble |
| Licence | CC-BY |
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