Title: Grainfather Overflow Inlet
Post by: mick02 on August 22, 2020, 12:58:17 PM
Post by: mick02 on August 22, 2020, 12:58:17 PM
Afternoon folks.
I have lost the overflow inlet for my grainfather and, instead of replacing it I am considering redesigning it and printing it on my 3D printer.
The only problem I have is that I can't find the dimensions of this pipe anywhere. If anyone out there has a calipers and the will I would appreciate it if you could post the dimensions here.
If this works out I'll even print a spare part and send it to you!
If anyone is in doubt, this is the pipe I'm talking about ... https://leagueofbrewers.co.nz/grainfather-overflow-inlet.html
I have lost the overflow inlet for my grainfather and, instead of replacing it I am considering redesigning it and printing it on my 3D printer.
The only problem I have is that I can't find the dimensions of this pipe anywhere. If anyone out there has a calipers and the will I would appreciate it if you could post the dimensions here.
If this works out I'll even print a spare part and send it to you!
If anyone is in doubt, this is the pipe I'm talking about ... https://leagueofbrewers.co.nz/grainfather-overflow-inlet.html
Title: Re: Grainfather Overflow Inlet
Post by: CH on August 22, 2020, 01:27:41 PM
Post by: CH on August 22, 2020, 01:27:41 PM
Pretty much all plastics that are 3 d printable won't be suitable for food contact unless you use "Ultem" even that's got BPA in it, have metal one machined somewhere?
Replacements aren't expensive I've 2
Replacements aren't expensive I've 2
Title: Re: Grainfather Overflow Inlet
Post by: mick02 on August 23, 2020, 09:52:26 AM
Post by: mick02 on August 23, 2020, 09:52:26 AM
Quote from: CH on August 22, 2020, 01:27:41 PMPretty much all plastics that are 3 d printable won't be suitable for food contact unless you use "Ultem" even that's got BPA in it, have metal one machined somewhere?It's not the cost that I'm worried about. I got a new 3d printer and am looking for some projects. I was also worried about the filament not being suitable but I checked the online and this is what I found ...
Replacements aren't expensive I've 2
"Pro PLA+ from eSUN prints better than original eSUN PLA on the same settings, is up to 10 times stronger, has much higher inter layer bonding strength and is 100% FDA approved Food Safe."
Melting point is up around the 190C so I think it should be OK?