A printable splitter for dividing a garden hose stream.
3D Printed Garden Hose Splitter by Open-Source-Imports
https://thediyjunky.com/@open-source-imports/3d-printed-garden-hose-splitter
Licence: CC-BY-SA-3.0
Adapted from: https://www.appropedia.org/3D_printed_garden_hose_splitter
Original author: User:C0nrad, User:Sclarsen
Original licence: CC-BY-SA-3.0
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Garden hose thread (US) | 3/4in straight thread, 11.5 TPI, male OD 1 1/16 in (26.99 mm) |
| BSP thread (non-US) | 3/4in, 14 TPI, male OD 26.441 mm (1.04 in) |
| Print time | about 2.5 hours at 50% infill |
| Plastic used | 59 g |
| Print cost | about $1.45 at $25 per kilogram |
Water is one of the most important aspects of life all over the world, arguably the most important. So it is critical to have a robust infrastructure that can handle the demands of water, whether they be for survival, or agriculture or its millions of other uses.
This OSAT is a garden hose splitter that can be used to split water streams from a common garden hose nozzle. This splitter can be customized to any desired size, and can be paired with multiples of itself to further increase splitage.
No special skills necessary, just use of a 3D printer.
| Part | Size / spec | Qty | Unit cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA/ABS | 59 g | — ^[The source estimates 59 grams of plastic at 50% infill, about $1.45 at $25/kg] | |
| Garden hoses | 1 set | — | |
| Water seal / moldable plastic | 1 roll | — |
Required total: ≥ $0.00
3 part(s) have no price recorded, so the total is a floor.
Buying one instead: $8.99
Download the part from Thingiverse.
Modify the .scad file to use your hose type (GHS or BSP).
Slice the file using your favorite slicer.
Print the part.
Apply tape or adhesive material to threading to create good connection.
The cheapest I found was $8.99, although it also had valves. But chances are you can get around not having valves. So cost saving is like $6.50 per unit. That is a 620% saving!
Leaks at the hose connection
Cause: The wrong thread standard was printed.
Fix: Make sure you check what sort of hose you will be using. If you are in the US it is most likely a GHS, outside of the US it is BSP.