Awesome job.
Looks really like a part you'd buy at the store.
Awesome job.
Looks really like a part you'd buy at the store.
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
I have a generator that lives in my mud room that I use for power outages. When I need it I wheel it out onto the back porch and run this fatty cord through the door and plug it into the aux panel. It's always been a pain because of course the door won't shut with this fat cord running through it.
So here is my solution. I designed this thru wall port for the cord to run through. It is a tube (green) with a flange to come through the outside of the house (siding is green) then another tube (white) that slides through the wall from the inside and slides over the green tube. It's a nice snug fit. Then there is a plug to plug the hole when it's not in use and a split bushing to go around the cable and fill the tube when it is in use.
My goal with this 3d printing hobby is to make useful stuff, not just trinkets and doo dads. I am pretty happy with the way this turned out.
I have a generator that lives in my mud room that I use for power outages. When I need it I wheel it out onto the back porch and run this fatty cord through the door and plug it into the aux panel. It's always been a pain because of course the door won't shut with this fat cord running through it.
So here is my solution. I designed this thru wall port for the cord to run through. It is a tube (green) with a flange to come through the outside of the house (siding is green) then another tube (white) that slides through the wall from the inside and slides over the green tube. It's a nice snug fit. Then there is a plug to plug the hole when it's not in use and a split bushing to go around the cable and fill the tube when it is in use.
My goal with this 3d printing hobby is to make useful stuff, not just trinkets and doo dads. I am pretty happy with the way this turned out.
I dig it, looks useful and fixes a problem. Not only that, if you could buy that at a store it might not fit your needs or would cost a stupid amount.
Is it going to be in direct sunlight though? You might consider something to make it resistant to UV damage over time. I know it's no big deal to print another one but making it last longer with a quick few sprays now and then is faster/easier.
I dig it, looks useful and fixes a problem. Not only that, if you could buy that at a store it might not fit your needs or would cost a stupid amount.
Is it going to be in direct sunlight though? You might consider something to make it resistant to UV damage over time. I know it's no big deal to print another one but making it last longer with a quick few sprays now and then is faster/easier.
It's in a spot that never sees direct sunlight. I think it should last a long time. I'll keep the slicer file though!!
It's in a spot that never sees direct sunlight. I think it should last a long time. I'll keep the slicer file though!!
Nice job!
I solved that problem using an Alliance L14-30 Inlet box, wiring it directly to my panel. Rather than having a hole in my wall, this is weather proof.
Nice job!
I solved that problem using an Alliance L14-30 Inlet box, wiring it directly to my panel. Rather than having a hole in my wall, this is weather proof.
Yours is probably the more professional solution but I really wanted to practice my CAD work.
Yours is probably the more professional solution but I really wanted to practice my CAD work.
Did you print it out of PETG?
Did you print it out of PETG?
it's in a place that never sees sunlight so I made it out of PLA.
it's in a place that never sees sunlight so I made it out of PLA.
Oh ok cool. I'm just getting into printing with the new printer I got and that was one of the things I've learned so far is the variety of materials and their appropriate uses.
I keep coming up with more things that I want to print. If I didn't have to go to work I could probably just about keep it busy around the clock.
Oh ok cool. I'm just getting into printing with the new printer I got and that was one of the things I've learned so far is the variety of materials and their appropriate uses.
I keep coming up with more things that I want to print. If I didn't have to go to work I could probably just about keep it busy around the clock.
I'm so hooked on it that if that thing is not in motion I feel like I am not being productive. Lucky my woman is a pretty good sport and doesn't bitch about the noise.
What kind of printer did you get? Post some of your work!!
I'm so hooked on it that if that thing is not in motion I feel like I am not being productive. Lucky my woman is a pretty good sport and doesn't bitch about the noise.
What kind of printer did you get? Post some of your work!!
Nice. One improvement I would suggest is to add points around the outside cap that would enable you to secure it with a padlock. It could be possible that the cap could pop out due to indoor/outdoor pressure differences during wintertime with heating, and by the time you figure this out you could have humidity and critters coming in through there.
Nice. One improvement I would suggest is to add points around the outside cap that would enable you to secure it with a padlock. It could be possible that the cap could pop out due to indoor/outdoor pressure differences during wintertime with heating, and by the time you figure this out you could have humidity and critters coming in through there.
hmm,, hadn't thought about that. The plug is a VERY tight fit so I don't think it will happen. Also, it's in the mudroom which isn't really heated except by the ambient air coming through the doorway. It stays pretty mild in there.
hmm,, hadn't thought about that. The plug is a VERY tight fit so I don't think it will happen. Also, it's in the mudroom which isn't really heated except by the ambient air coming through the doorway. It stays pretty mild in there.