UPDATE 23.09.2023
For completing the Set, i've just uploaded two more pieces:
- “Suction_Cage” (you will need another “Plug_part1” in order to mount this; please make sure the cage is intact and your aquarium inhabitants won't fit through the gaps (3,5mm) before every use)
- “Hose_Holder” (for aquarium edges with a max. thickness of 17mm)
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A reworked Modell of my previous Aquairum Waterchange Set.
[Old Modell]:
https://www.printables.com/de/model/459828-waterchange-set-aquarium
Requirements:
- Water Tap connection Diameter: max. 25mm
- correct tap design required where its possible to add the clamp from above
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Improvements:
- increased waterflow, especially when draining the aquarium
- less use of filament
- improved overall functionallity (especially switching between flow directions)
- only one sealing ring required
- connection is now more waterproof
- possibility of easy change the clamping height due to the seperate clamping part
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Purchase parts you'll need:
- 1x sealing washer 30x3-3,5mm (inner diameter 20mm)
- water hose 12/16
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Print Settings i've used:
- printed with PETG
- 0.2mm layer height
- 100% infill
- only parts that need support is the “Y-Part” and “Clamp” (see Slicer-Pictures)
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Steps to perform a waterchange:
- connect adapter to the water tap
- make sure the outlet is closed “Plug_part1” + “Plug_part2”
- turn on watertap until the hose into the aquarium is completely filled with water
- close watertap and open outlet - if your aquarium waterline is over the outlet, water should now drain out of the aquarium
- close outlet and open watertap to refill the aquarium