Soda Bottle Spout - Morwenna

myminifactory

Maintaining proper hydration is crucial when engaging in sports and other high-intensity activities. When wearing a helmet or heavy equipment, it can sometimes be challenging to access the top of a water bottle. These no-touch water spouts screw onto the standard soda bottle, allowing it to be reused as a convenient hydration solution for sports and other activities. The spout features a loop at the back for attaching a hanger or handle. Dame Morwenna is an amazing woman who loves seeing people enjoying themselves at events and on the field. Her name strikes fear into those who may not prioritize proper hydration; the threat, "Drink, or I'll tell Morwenna!" sends even the heartiest bodies scrambling for water. This version of my bottle spout has the text, "Drink! or I'll tell Morwenna!" embossed on its support/flag to encourage everyone to stay safe and hydrated. The threads are based on a standard soda bottle (the PCO-1881 beverage bottle thread standard), ensuring compatibility with most standard plastic soda bottles. This includes 1-liter, 2-liter, 24-ounce, and 16-ounce sizes. I've published various versions of this design, including one with a blank flag for adding your own label and another without a label area to save filament and print time. I've also included a short version for use with smaller printers or users who want to minimize printing time. To complete the prints, you'll need standard off-the-shelf parts: one food-grade hose washer per spout and a short length of food-safe 3/8" tubing. These components seal against the neck of the bottle and provide a secure connection. Assembly and use are straightforward: trim off the small round feet at the nozzle's end, assemble the pieces as shown in the photos, fill your bottle with water, and screw the spout onto the threaded neck in place of the cap. A firm squeeze on the bottle should result in a steady stream of water from the nozzle. Recommendations: * Print with more perimeters than usual to prevent leakage through gaps. * Set your slicer for over-extrusion to use more filament and fill gaps between layers. * Print these without support, or your slicer might try to fill the water channel with support material. If you want supports for the hanger loop at the back, generate only printbed supports. * Food-grade hose washers are commonly available for recreational vehicle utility hookups; look for them wherever RV accessories are sold. * Although most contact is limited to the bottle and dip tube, water will be flowing through the printed nozzle during use. Choose your filament accordingly. * Be sure to rinse and dry your spouts thoroughly after use.