Ganged Air Valve Base (3D print)

Zephrant · 11/21/2017, 10:52 AM

This is a base to hold the Pawfly 5-Way Aquarium Air Flow Control Lever Valve Distributor Splitter available from many places, including: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073CST36X

I modeled the valve set then subtracted it from a solid, making a socket. I set the top of the block just above the centerline of the horizontal pipe, so that it clicks in to place for a solid friction fit.

The fit ended up a bit too snug, so I heated up the base with a heat gun and was able to easily press in the valve. It was snug, but I was concerned that it would fall out when I was pulling on the hoses, so I siliconed it in. Should be solid now.

Fits #6 FH wood screws.

Thingiverse link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2661081

gilweb · 11/21/2017, 03:25 PM

What are you using all this air for?

Zephrant · 11/21/2017, 04:58 PM

Setting up a four station Phyto grow out shelf. Need to gently bubble air in to four beakers.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...2#post25277472

gilweb · 11/22/2017, 03:06 PM

Very cool!

11/21/2017, 10:52 AM	#1
Zephrant Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,234	Ganged Air Valve Base (3D print) This is a base to hold the Pawfly 5-Way Aquarium Air Flow Control Lever Valve Distributor Splitter available from many places, including: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073CST36X I modeled the valve set then subtracted it from a solid, making a socket. I set the top of the block just above the centerline of the horizontal pipe, so that it clicks in to place for a solid friction fit. The fit ended up a bit too snug, so I heated up the base with a heat gun and was able to easily press in the valve. It was snug, but I was concerned that it would fall out when I was pulling on the hoses, so I siliconed it in. Should be solid now. Fits #6 FH wood screws. Thingiverse link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2661081

11/21/2017, 03:25 PM	#2
gilweb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Long Island Posts: 334	What are you using all this air for?

11/21/2017, 04:58 PM	#3
Zephrant Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,234	Setting up a four station Phyto grow out shelf. Need to gently bubble air in to four beakers. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...2#post25277472

11/22/2017, 03:06 PM	#4
gilweb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Long Island Posts: 334	Very cool!