3D Printed Downspout Makes Life Just a Little Nicer
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Summary
Hackaday reports that Dillan Stock has 3D printed an elegant downspout to replace an ugly redundant one.
Dillan modelled the section of his house in Fusion 360.
This allowed him to create a swooping loft that combines the outflow into one downspout.
While the assembly was too big to print in one go, any plumber will tell you that ABS welds are waterproof.
Painting and priming the print helps it to match the house and hold up to the Australian sun.
The piece is a reminder that not every project needs to be a grand accomplishment and can simply solve a small, annoying problem.
Printing with ABS should be done with appropriate safety precautions due to ongoing concerns about the safety of the material.
A previous Hackaday item reported on other rainwater collection hacks, some of which were less orthodox.
While the smooth surface of the PETG print in the current project helps to reduce biofouling, internal coating with epoxy may be required for long-term reliability.
