Aquarium Airline Hose Connectors 3D Printer Model

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License: CC BY-NC-SA
File formats: stl
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Size:7.8MB

The file 'Aquarium Airline Hose Connectors 3D Printer Model' is (stl) file type, size is 7.8MB.

Summary

The Problem

I am re-doing the airline setup for my aquarium. I needed some of the little airline hose inserts and didn't have any, so my wife said "Why don't you print some?". I looked to do this, but couldn't find any pre-made STLs, so I took to designing them myself.

The Print

I recommend printing these in PETG or another non-soluble filament (PLA will dissolve in the water over time, while not harmful to the fish, it will cause some grief).

I printed these at 0.15mm resolution at a speed of 70mm/s. I use Overture PETG with a recommended range of 230 - 250, I printed these at 245 to reduce stringing, you will likely need to come back with a heat gun after the print to clean them up.

I also recommend using organic supports on the T & Elbow and printing them upright, this gave the best quality IMO. See the pictures for ideas.

Airline_Tube_Connector_-_90_Elbow.stl 31.0MB
Airline_Tube_Connector_-_Striaght.stl 26.1MB
Airline_Tube_Connector_-_Tee.stl 39.4MB