Garden nozzle replacement

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2020-05-14 - Once again another year and another broken nozzle. These get brutally abused and I also think water was left trapped in it over winter... oops... Either way I took out the old plastic insert measured it up and designed a new one. The hardware and o-rings were still used. I believe this is a pretty standard piece for a lot of nozzles. I am sick or buying new ones and throwing away old ones with a solid outer shell and functioning outer components. One thing I want to do is check the fluid dynamics down the road. See if I can improve it more, BUT that's future me work. I printed PLA partially because I was too lazy to change filament and also because I want to test the PLA to see how long it can endure. I would highly recommend PETG or ABS (not setup yet for ABS nor do I have any spools, yet). I printed this with the small diameter down because the the shaft that the nozzle selector turns on. Also support was definitely used because of the large upper portion. Careful that you don't support the large o-ring area as to leave a good sealing face. If you try it let me know how it works for you. I tried to add as many rads where needed to enforce the model. If you have and suggestions of changes let me know! **If you want to print any of my designs to sell please let me know. I'm happy to do so if I can get a few points to help in the time and materials I invested into this model. P.S. I don't know how to add a 3D model in the picture area, if someone has any quick tips prior to me researching this let me know. Thanks!!