3-way 3/4" PVC Connector

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This versatile 3-way PVC connector is an essential component for building projects that rely heavily on PVC piping. Its unique shape makes it nearly impossible to find in any hardware store, mainly because there's little practical use for this design in plumbing - PVC's primary function. However, PVC also offers excellent structural support when used in prototypes and projects, making it a great and affordable building material. I identified a gap in the market for PVC connecting solutions and created this connector to fill that need. This design can be easily scaled up or down to fit any size of PVC piping or other tubing with a hollow circular hole. A hexagonal shape was chosen because it provides a solid, flat surface on the build platform, allowing for a single-piece print without warping concerns. The polygonal design also offers better fastening to the pipe than a circular shape would due to air displacement and the difficulty of achieving a perfect fit. It may seem intuitive to create two circular objects that form a tight seal when combined, but in reality, it's a challenging task to accomplish. If you think you have an improvement idea, feel free to make it better or more efficient. Please upload your enhancements so I can see them and appreciate the good work. This connector is a valuable tool for making numerous PVC-based projects, so keep creating!