Grendal's ebb and flow nozzle V1.6

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I saw a nozzle similar to one made by Chillichump, a popular YouTube channel. I'm setting up my own hydroponic systems and his design inspired me to create my own. This is the first iteration I've made. I'm new to creating 3D printed files. I designed it as best I could with Fusion 360. It should function. The nozzle fits into a half-inch hole drilled into a container. I measured carefully and confirmed that the top part is 25/65ths in diameter. I plan to attach it to an 80 GPH pump instead of a 63-gallon, 12-volt pump typically used in smaller ebb-and-flow systems. I have not printed just yet, but I'll be doing so sometime in the next few months if everything goes smoothly. The nozzle is roughly 6.5 inches long. I'll be printing with Hatchbox PLA as I'm unable to work with ABS at this time. I have a few other designs in mind that I plan to create. One idea is to add a screw-top to the nozzle for easy pouring of nutrient solution into the bottom chamber through the nozzle, limiting movement of the grow bed and decreasing the potential for mess. I also plan to add a splash guard at the top by the ball in case of splashing or removing holes within the nozzle if the design doesn't splash in its current form. Additionally, I'm experimenting with a Pythagoras cup version for small hydroponic single-plant versions for dorm rooms or other tiny spaces to maximize growing area in small places. I plan to produce a slightly more refined design with better hole alignment than in its current form, maybe with a small colorful statue sticking above the grow medium for grow bed decoration. This is my first model for 3D printing, so please be gentle – I'm still learning. Fix history: * Fixed issue with plugs stuck in the model preventing water from flowing through the nozzle during both flood and ebb cycles. * Flattened the end instead of using a dome shape. * Cleaned up some areas or tried to clean them up. * Added 2.5 inches in length for smaller systems in V 1.4. * In 1.5, fixed a spot where holes broke through a wall causing minor blemishes. * Corrected the inlet for flooding to fit 1/16 inch tubing and cleared out an area of restriction that may have resulted in spraying rather than flooding. Version 1.6: * Added more sizes for use with Uline plastic stackable storage bins. * Removed excess holes based on feedback from others. * Added a single drain system while keeping the original dual drain system – until testing can be done in my own system. * Added a threaded inflow nozzle for easier printing based on feedback. Got Feedback? Email me at midnightridinggambler@protonmail.com.