Adjustable Drip Waterer PET-Bottle by gustav.ferdman

gustav.ferdman

Household>Garden

Print Profile(2)

All

A1 mini

P1S

P1P

X1 Carbon

X1E

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

Designer

2.3 h

1 plate

4.7(19)

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

1.9 h

1 plate

3.0(1)

Boost

115

232

295

183

Released

Description

If you liked this model check out my other ones. Also follow me to keep updated when I post new models, which I do regularly.

Update 24/4 - 2024: I have updated the print profile the that the small thread on the top should print more easily.

A drip waterer using a standard PET-bottle as water reservoir. The amount of watering can be altered by turning the knob.

We've all seen the PET-bottle plant waterer's. However, this one is adjustable for the current needs of the plant instead of just keeping the entire soil wet at all times. With a small threaded knob on the side of the device the amount of water dripping out of the device can be controlled and also aimed directly at the plant so that no water is wasted, hence it will last longer between refills and work even for plants that like dry spoil, like cactuses.

Assembly and usage:

Insert the part called tap (small part with 3 connections) into the part called base (large part), this will take some force but is necessary for a tight seal. Look at the pictures if needed.
Take the pin (the small pointy thingy) and screw it on the tap.
Fill up a water bottle and attach your new print to it.
Stick the large pointy thing straight down into the soil and make sure it doesn't fall over by itself.
Turn the small knob until the desired amount of water drips out of the tap.

Check out my other models if you liked this model, how about hydroponic growing baskets?

https://makerworld.com/en/models/424718#profileId-328151

Please drop a like and don't forget to upload your makes!

Update 17/4 - 2024: Added step files on the request of s.tochahi.

Comment & Rating (37)

@low_lvl_user_4

Hi Gustav, great little gadget! Thanks for sharing. When I first printed it, it printed the tap with the threads touching the bed. That messed up the threads and they had to be cleaned up with a file, resulting in a harsh fit. I rotated the tap 90 deg. and put a couple of tree supports for the drip spout. That resulted in a much cleaner print.

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Hi! Thank you! Thanks for tip, I will change the build plate so that others can benefit from your discovery.

@Ceppeto

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

I printed it with ASA and everything was ok, i broke the tiny piece but it was my fold. i glue it and it’s work

(Edited)

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Thanks for the reveiw! Always fun to see new makes!

@Neiljt

Boosted

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

@flowsche

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

Best variant of PET watering solution! A little improvement: the dripping openings are a little bit small, so the air cannot get inside and then its Always dripping very slow, also If you open the "valve" to max... I cutted the Walls and the hole a bit and then it was better.

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Thank you for your kind words. Have you uploaded a remix of your improvement or would you like me to do it?

@flowsche

Replying to @gustav.ferdman :

No I didn't, that was more ment as a tip for an improvement.

@gustav.ferdman

Replying to @flowsche :

Okey I see. When I have the time I will make the tap bigger and also add more types of threads to fit other bottles.

@s.tochahi

any chance you could release the base file ? because i think your base is designed for the pet bottle US and im in europe and doesnt fit for mine, really love the design just wish to adjuset the base size

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Of course! I will upload it straight away. If you do a remix don't forget to mention me. ;) By the way, I'm in Europe too but I noticed that some newer bottles have their own size.

(Edited)

@gustav.ferdman

Done!

@Neiljt

Boosted

working like a charm thank you

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

Thank you for the feedback!

@Thesorus_CA

Same issue as tochachi: radius too small for Canadian bottles

The designer has replied

@Thesorus_CA

Nevermind, I tested it on an Evian bottle, which uses a european size. Works well with CA bottles :) . I wonder if someone has made an adapter for "EU to US" bottles

(Edited)

@gustav.ferdman

Replying to @Thesorus_CA :

I could make one for you, however I have no Canadian bottles in Sweden. If you can give me the dimensions for the bottle head I can design a version with that also. I need to know the outer diameter of the thread, the pitch, the thread height and the height of the entire thread.

(Edited)

@Anya

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

Prinzipiell ein tolles Design und einfach zu drucken, leider funktioniert es nicht einwandfrei. Zunächst war der Zylinder geschlossen, so dass kein Wasser durchlaufen konnte. Musste es oben als etwas anschneiden. Dann läuft Wasser zwar durch, aber selbst auf kleinster Stufe ich die Falsche innerhalb von 2 Stunden leer. Das ist leider nicht ganz Sinn der Sache. Ich werde nochmal versuchen es mit Dichtungsringen zu optimieren,

The designer has replied

@gustav.ferdman

My German is not good enough to understand all of this, please write in English.

@SveBen

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

funktioniert

@bust4rhymes

Print Profile

0.2mm layer, 4 walls, 15% infill

Printed with PETG with the provided profile but it leaked all over the place. I dont know wich bottle are compatible, i used a 2L Coke plastic bottle.