3D-printable faucet-to-hose adapter

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One of our go-to applications for 3D printing is rapidly producing items that are challenging to find in stores. Recently we required connecting a flexible hose to a standard water faucet in our office. Rather than embarking on a long drive to numerous hardware stores, we quickly designed this adapter in Autodesk Fusion 360 - which fortunately has an impressive thread-creation feature! Within two hours the part was 3D-printed using PLA filament and attached to the faucet. There are many different standards for faucets, hose sizes and pipe threads. This STL file may not match your faucet but if you have one with a 24 mm diameter and a 1 mm thread pitch, please give it a try. As a precaution we want to remind everyone that this is an experimental design. Please do not use this adapter if you are unsure of what could happen if it fails under any circumstances. We deliberately chose to use it in a bathroom with a moisture barrier on the walls and floor, as well as a floor drain. Enjoy!