Submitted 4 months ago by the16bitgamer@lemmy.world to 3dprinting@lemmy.world
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Long and short of it. My bathtub’s spring stopper has deteriorated. Building manager solution was to use a rubber stopper. I looked for a replacement part, couldn’t find one outside of an outright replacement. So I modeled and printed this one in TPU.
It works!
That’s really cool man. Now, the real test will be if it lasts longer/shorter than the original :)
The original is dead. But I do have another tub with another stopper in it (my apt is so luxurious), both tubs are now filled. I will be able to tell if they drained by the morning… hopefully.
The plug already lasted an hour so it’s a win by my books already.
I think OP meant does the ring disintegrate and plug your pipes after a of months
My tub came with a clicker stopper.
First thing I did was replace it with one of these: https://i.imgur.com/DBEGZsR.jpeg
Total cost: $3.99
Works better, too.
New Lemmy Post: 3D Printed in TPU a replacement gasket for my bath tubs Spring Stopper. Where the only option was a $30 replacement (https://lemmy.world/post/12051417)
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I opened a TPU gasket for a water bottle once a few years ago after my cat destroyed the original silicone one. Still works without any noticable leaks.
pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 4 months ago
Increasing the width likely won’t help a ton. Your layer lines are the issue. Unfortunately, TPU can be a bitch to finish.
I’d put a layer of something over it to smooth out the surface. Flex seal would probably work, or maybe some firm silicone epoxy.