Samsung Vane-Check Drain Flap

grabcad

Original p# DD66-00045A. This replacement is designed from scratch and works a bit different. It is mostly rigid and relies mostly on "hinging" rather than on flexing.While my impeller self-destructed and I had to design and print replacement, I've noticed that his is also very popular part to be replaced on these dishwashers. Checked mine - sure enough, it is swelled like +30% from its original size. No longer fitting int its seat - it just curled and sitting there diagonally, never closing the valve. Apparently this is not such critical function if I've never noticed any problems with it.Availability is the same as with impeller: Amazon's price is not reasonable and Sears would take days to receive. So I made one. As original part being distorted - it took me a few tries to get it to sit and flap properly. I believe it works well enough. I would inspect it occasionally to watch for flexure of this printed flap not to dissolve as original, so I do not have to take apart drain pump later, but PETG appeared compatible with the environment, hopefully it will hold. I will report if any problem.I've noticed that somebody prints these from TPU and sells on eBay and Amazon. I would be concerned about TPU compatibility with the environment. PETG appeared much better for this application.