4mm Sprinkler System

System that includes a dripper on a spike, T type connector and bottom clamp. Uses 19mm poly pipe as a riser
3h 10m
3× print file
0.15 mm
0.20 mm
0.40 mm
21.00 g
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I needed to replace the sprayer type sprinklers in my environmental septic system. The Kikuyu grass grows tall and it is hard to see the location of the tiny sprayers. I designed a T connector that presses into a piece of 19mm poly pipe, used as a riser. Printed in orange prusament it is easy to see in the long grass. I also designed a variable dripper type sprinkler with a spike. Its design is based on looking at an existing sprinkler I have, but can't find in the shops anymore. These are also printed in orange for visibility but I have a lot printed in black PETG.  These are in use in the vegetable garden and have been working great. I have included this file as well. There is also a bottom connector that clips to the supply pipe (25mm poly). It supports the 19mm riser and the 4mm pipe connection.

I experimented with thinner 4mm connectors but have gone back to thicker ones. You just need to soften the 4mm pipe with hot water when attaching. It makes a much stronger connection.

I print the drippers at 0.15mm quality and the rest at 0.2mm speed. I designed it all so no supports are needed, the picture of the parts on the bed show the orientation I use to print. I have been printing the bottom connector and dripper spike with a brim lately as I have had a couple detach mid print.

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