Water Bottle Outlet

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This is a compact "bubbler" for a 55mm anti-spill "water cooler" jug that allows air to enter the bottle while water exits in a controlled manner. It features a hose barb instead of its own valve. Instructions It prints in three distinct parts: the core, the reservoir, and the hose barb. The reservoir and hose barb connect seamlessly with ABS cement. It works remarkably well – although it might consume more plastic than necessary. The flow rate isn't impressive at times, but the reservoir occasionally overflows momentarily. The system utilizes O-rings to create a tight seal between the bottle and the bubbler, fitting surprisingly snugly. Future improvements include: 1) A distinctive peak on top, shifting the internal cap out of the way of the inlet. 2) A higher reservoir with enhanced sealing at the upper part. 3) Broader yet shorter interior plumbing for improved performance. 4) An easy mechanism to shut off the device completely Since source code is no longer available on Thingiverse, find the SCAD file on bld3r: http://www.bld3r.com/obj/5847440401891328