Reef 3D printing request thread

[Turkeysammich]

When I played with 3d printing line loc. I always had to fine tune the print. There’s OG line loc and a few knock offs that are mm smaller or bigger.

 

[Socalredline]

I found that also. Knock offs are all metric so they’re more likely rounded to the nearest mm.
I have all the locline sizes straight from McMaster. Definitely have it dialed in now.

 

[Srt4eric]

Did this get printed in PLA? I have some PETg ones that fit anything from a 1/4” to 3/4” LocLine.

If anyone has a 1” LocLine I’d love to test fit one.

It was printed in cf-asa. Nothing I print for tanks are in pla.

 

[Srt4eric]

@Srt4eric The ½" RFG I got from you cracked when trying to put them on the loc-line.

Also, have you ever printed the loc-line pieces before?

That rfg was designed to be printed in tpu, the flexible rubber filament. I was having problems with my extruder at that time. I'll print you new rubber ones.

 

[Socalredline]

It was printed in cf-asa. Nothing I print for tanks are in pla.

Why asa? Pla works fine for decorative stuff. Asa is super brittle, esp in water.

I have blue and black tpu up in the printer. I’m going to print a few nozzles in tpu now. lol

 

[Srt4eric]

Why asa? Pla works fine for decorative stuff. Asa is super brittle, esp in water.

I have blue and black tpu up in the printer. I’m going to print a few nozzles in tpu now. lol

Pla breaks down in saltwater and isn't reef safe.

Why asa? I got a fancy new printer and wanted to try out different filaments. Just like abs but less smelly and prints way smoother.

 

[Srt4eric]

Asa is super brittle, esp in water.

 

[Socalredline]

YSK. I have a background in materials. Esp plastics. ASA absorbs water

ETA: UV is the major killer of all these plastics. And PLa is technically water safe. It’s corn based and “shouldn’t” leech anything into the tank. And it breaks down and forces people to buy more deco items
PLA is considered one of the more eco friendly plastics since it can breakdown in 50 years.

 

[Darkxerox]

View attachment 60877YSK. I have a background in materials. Esp plastics. ASA absorbs water

ETA: UV is the major killer of all these plastics. And PLa is technically water safe. It’s corn based and “shouldn’t” leech anything into the tank. And it breaks down and forces people to buy more deco items
PLA is considered one of the more eco friendly plastics since it can breakdown in 50 years.

Isn't PLA used in bio pellets? Those definitely are degraded by bacteria over time in reef tanks.

 

[Socalredline]

Isn't PLA used in bio pellets? Those definitely are degraded by bacteria over time in reef tanks.

no idea. I’d assume it’d be a porous media.
Fwiw, had pla in my copepod and shrimp tanks for years without issue, no loss in color vibrancy. They just get very very brittle. PLA is starch based, so maybe those bacteria are enjoying themselves a nice snack ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

ETA: looked up more info. Looks like those biodegradable pellets people use for airsoft are also used for bio balls. TIL. Those are all PLA airsoft pellets

 

[ReyDeFarts]

Did this get printed in PLA? I have some PETg ones that fit anything from a 1/4” to 3/4” LocLine.

If anyone has a 1” LocLine I’d love to test fit one.

I do have 1" LocLine for a new build. I can bring it with me to the swap if you want to test fit it.

 

[ReyDeFarts]

That rfg was designed to be printed in tpu, the flexible rubber filament. I was having problems with my extruder at that time. I'll print you new rubber ones.

Cool! Thank you.

 

[Socalredline]

I do have 1" LocLine for a new build. I can bring it with me to the swap if you want to test fit it.

Definitely. I’m thinking TPU this time to cover more range of size. barring no extruded jams

 

[Darkxerox]

I could use 2x MP40 holders and a DI resin packing plunger.

Anyone have the file for the wide flow guard here too? https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/limpet-wide-flow-pump-guard-vortech-mp40-upgrade-niche3d.html

 

[Socalredline]

If you can point me to the files. I can print them.

(As a freshwaterist, have no idea what the items you requested are)

 

[ReyDeFarts]

Definitely. I’m thinking TPU this time to cover more range of size. barring no extruded jams

Hey...I was wrong about the locline size. Sorry.

 

[Socalredline]

lol. Yea. “Half inch” has a ball diameter around an inch. 3/4” has a ball diameter around 1.5”

 

[MichaelB]

I could use 2x MP40 holders and a DI resin packing plunger.

Anyone have the file for the wide flow guard here too? https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/limpet-wide-flow-pump-guard-vortech-mp40-upgrade-niche3d.html

I would be intrested in one of these for a mp 40, and 2 for mp 10s. Didn't know these existed. I guess it would be very helpful for not droping the dry sides, something I've done once or twice. As i don't even have the little glass sticker that holds the dry side wire since mine were all purchased used.

 

[MarcosD]

I would be intrested in one of these for a mp 40, and 2 for mp 10s. Didn't know these existed. I guess it would be very helpful for not droping the dry sides, something I've done once or twice. As i don't even have the little glass sticker that holds the dry side wire since mine were all purchased used.

@Darkxerox did you ever find the file for this?

 

[Darkxerox]

@Darkxerox did you ever find the file for this?

For the limpet? I think @Srt4eric found it