Self-watering kit for IKEA Muskot 9 cm Plant Pot (lightweight design)

A little brother of 552349.

This one fits a 9 cm Ikea Muskot pot.

The design uses irrigation strings to wick the water up into the soil, which is a superior method as the soil doesn't get excessively waterlogged.

You will need:

• Muskot 9 cm pot, Ikea part number 30308201
• Irrigation wick / self watering wick, 7 mm diameter. Preferably a synthetic type that's non-rotting.

I use this type: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CLNGBRL

It says cotton in the title, but further down in the description "Made of polyester-mixed capillary fiber that won't rot or decay for permanent use". I've dug this cord up after a year or more and it's fine.

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Creality

Printer: 

CR-20

Rafts:

No

Supports: 

Yes

Resolution:

200

Infill: 

30

Filament: PLA 
 

Notes:

The tower part needs a bit of support under the filling recepticle.
Ensure your printer can do overhangs of 60 degrees, and bridging up to about 12 mm.

The wick can be inserted by twisting, or pushing with a stiff, blunt wire. At the top it turns a corner and needs to be hooked out. Ensure enough wick hangs out at the bottom to reach the base of the pot.

I prefer to discourage roots from growing into the reservoir, which is a reason that the wick is enclosed to emerge near the top. When I assemble these, I add some cling film over the top of the bulkhead and cover the gap, in case the seal is imperfect due to warping etc. If you do this, ensure that all three channels in the tower are unblocked.

I have found that the 9 cm pots do vary slightly from piece to piece, and sometimes the printed floor / bulkhead can be a tight fit.

FreeCAD source model included

Category: Outdoor & Garden