Many comercial wash machines use the plastic ELBI water valve. To open the valve to install a new diaphragm kit, involves removing the stem. There is a plastic tool available for this, but it requires a wrench or socket and I am constantly misplacing them or nearly tossing them away mixed with old stems. I designed this one to have a screw driver style grip but also included a 3/8" square for a socket wrench if needed. I printed mine in orange so I can spot them in the bottom of my tool bag better.
UPDATED VERSION: Came across a valve that had a different style stem where my support ring intefered with engagement. So I removed the ring on the V2 STL.
Printer Brand:
Prusa
Printer:
I3 MK3S
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
Variable or .10
Infill:
10%
Filament: Overture PETG Orange
Notes:
I have a .6mm nozzle and printed this with Variable layer height. You will want fine detail for the teeth area. If you slicer does not want to print the .25 mm ring around the teeth, that is probably ok. I put that there for a bit of strenght so the teeth do not break off.
Category: Hand ToolsThe author marked this model as their own original creation. Imported from Thingiverse.