This is a remix of another garden hose silcock bib handle. The handle is small, but big enough to get decent leverage with your thumb to open or close the spigot.
My modification was threefold:
- Bore the center inside to 12.5mm to accommodate the threaded stem of my fixture.
- Flatten the top of the handle such that it can be printed upside-down on the print bed without supports.
- Smooth the transition from handle to stem sleeve to aid printing upside-down without supports.
We have observed use of our outdoor faucet by strangers in the middle of the night who have left our spigot running! We empathize with anyone homeless that needs a good water source, but I cannot have my water running overnight unattended. So, after removing our regular faucet handle, I am using this when needed. I can easily hide it near the fixture while I keep the original (which is larger, harder to hide, and has a securing nut to keep track of) indoors.
Thanks to the original design. This is a nice solution, and if it gets lost, I can always print another.
Print Settings
Printer:
Prusa Mini+
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
250
Infill:
20%
Notes:
Orient the model upside-down (handle down on print bed) to avoid supports.
Printed fast, draft .25mm layer height.
I used 3 perimeters and 20% infill, but added a cylinder modifier around the sleeve section (with the square keyhole) and printed that section at 100%. I am hoping this will prevent deformation around the square stem as pressure is applied to close/open the water flow.
I opted for PETG, as this item will stay outside and could get a little warm in the summer heat.
Clearance around my square stem is great now that I have extended the inside hole, and the tolerance for the square section is good. Time will tell if it continues to work well. Your spigot stem may differ from mine.
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