16mm Pipe Holder Stake for Irrigation

Keep your irrigation system perfectly in place and tidy with this pipe holder stake featuring a practical, durable, and functional design.

Specifically designed for 16 mm pipes, it is the ideal solution for anchoring drip irrigation systems or dripline tubing to the ground, ensuring precise and tidy irrigation for your vegetable garden, flowerbeds, or garden plants.

📏 Model Specifications

• Housing diameter: 16 mm (standard size for most irrigation and micro-irrigation systems).
• Total height: 150 mm. An extension designed to penetrate deeply and offer a firm grip, even in loose or damp soil.
• Optimized design: Easy to print, with geometries designed to withstand mechanical stresses when pushed into the ground.

⚙️ Printing Parameters and Recommendations

As this object is intended for outdoor use and continuous contact with soil, water, and summer sun, the choice of material and orientation are crucial:

• Material: ASA (highly recommended for its excellent resistance to UV rays and weathering) or, in alternative, PETG. I advise against using PLA (even PLA Matte or PLA Silk), as it would quickly deform under the sun.
• Orientation: To maximize structural strength and prevent the stake from breaking when inserted into the ground, it is recommended to print the model lying horizontally on the print bed.
• Infill: 25% - 40% (patterns like Gyroid or Cubic) to ensure adequate rigidity without wasting too much material.
• Walls (Wall loops): At least 3 or 4 to strengthen the central body and hooks.

🌱 Usage

Perfect for raised garden beds, large pots, borders, or for organizing and concealing irrigation lines under your plants (whether fruit trees, oaks, or simple shrubs). Simply snap the hose into the housing and push the stake into the ground.