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Zephrant 11/21/2017 10:52 AM

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.

http://www.barraquatic.com/images/di...lve_holder.png

http://www.barraquatic.com/images/di...ir_Valve-2.png

http://www.barraquatic.com/images/di...ir_Valve-3.png

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.

http://www.barraquatic.com/images/di...ir_Valve-4.jpg

http://www.barraquatic.com/images/di...ir_Valve-5.jpg

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!


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