Garden hose Venturi w/ 3/8" mod & O-Ring

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<p><font size="3" color="red"> *Update:*</font><b>Changed the body to more of a solid structure as i have had it snap twice around the same spot. </p> <p><font size="3" color="red"> *Revision Details*</font><b> Revision 4.6 has the webbing filled in and the suction inlet extended a bit more. > May 27 2020<b></p> -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- <big><b>Venturi Pump with a few added features from the original creator <big> <b>Features:</b> -Extended suction inlet and reduced diameter for 3/8" tubing to be snugly placed into it. -Designed an O-Ring to seal it with the quick connector -Repaired STL from original designer <b><font size="3" color="red">!Read Before Printing!</font></b> 1) Use PETG (on the main part) to ensure strength in the build since it will be under pressure 2) Use TPU on the O-Ring to allow the material to be squished 3) Orient the part so the side that is going to be threaded into the connector is facing down and use supports to print the part. <b><font size="3" color="Green ">!Pre Assembly!</font></b> 1) Coat printed part in PVC cement to ensure that there will be no holes when the part is pressurized. <b><font size="3" color="blue">!Part Assembly!</font></b> 1) Apply Teflon tape to all the treads that are male 2) Heat Up 3/8" tubing with a heat-gun or a lighter and squeeze it into the suction port 3) Connect/screw in the pieces 4) Place suction tube into your nutrient container and turn on the water. Ensure that the suction line is submerged under water <b>Parts Used:</b> <a href="https://amzn.to/2AcN71d"target="_blank">3/8" Tubing</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2X3ydDM"target="_blank">Gardena Quick Connector</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2XupoS9"target="_blank">PVC Cement</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3c5IlQu"target="_blank">Teflon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3c5XYHE"target="_blank">PETG</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3d4d2Xt"target="_blank">TPU</a> -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- <big>Like share follow and don't forget to post a picture if you make one <b>THANKS!<b> <big> -------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------