Rainwater tank overflow to 15mm garden hose

prusaprinters

<p>This is a remix of <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4408489">Rain barrell overflow 1'' hose adaptor</a> (by <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/Toqisek">Toqisek</a>) and <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5289793">Hose Connector / Adapter Set - Gardena (R) Quick-Connect Compatible, 3/4" Faucets, and 1/2" Hoses</a> (by <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/guppyk">guppyk</a>), both on Thingiverse (Printables doesn't let me use a Thingiverse model as a remix base).</p><p>This is an overflow kit for a rainwater collector tank (or water butt as it's called in British English) that can be connected to a 15mm garden hose (a common hose size on this side of the pond).</p><p>The thread going inside the barrel is 33mm in diameter, so I used a 32mm cone drill bit and just jiggle it a bit to get the connector to fit. I've also used a couple of 32mm gaskets on both sides to try and stop any leaks.</p><p>The nut seems to be slightly tight on the adapter; just screw it and unscrew it back a few times to get it nice and smooth.</p><p>Both models are already in their best printing orientation; for the nut no supports are needed, but you'll need supports for the overflow connector. If you're using Cura, I'd highly suggest tree supports, as it's a breeze removing them. Print both models with a very high number of walls and top/bottom layers, to get a strong print. I've used PLA as temperatures here rarely exceed 25°C even in the summer (77F), but if you live in a hot climate I'd suggest using PETG/ABS/ASA.</p>