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!
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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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
Yes, thanks.
What was the verdict then?
It works but has a leak somewhere. Without seeing where that leak is, clear tube or seeing the underside, I’m just guessing but it’s so slow it doesn’t matter.
Wider didn’t help as predicted in this thread.
Good for a stopgap, not good if you need to hold water for over 8 hours
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.
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.
You printed a replacement with an expensive machine and have to repeat the process because your solution didn’t work? And you may never get a working solution due to inherent problems with that machine and it’s products? Although fiddling around with it for hours and hours?
Man, you really saved a lot on this 30 bucks replacement. Way to go. What a bargain.
I printed 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.
