[chbot] [OT] plumbing parts for a Gemini Shower

[David Closey]

As suggested ? 3D print them 

I had some outdoor lights with unusual sized and shaped water proof seals that had perished 
I ended up getting a friend to 3D print them in ninja flex 

but I gather the filament is handwork to print unless you have a high end extruder as the filament is so slippery 
it took multiple attempts to get the settings (print speed) correct 

It was very successful in the end 


DC


> On 21/01/2021, at 13:30, Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz> wrote:
> 
> Wow, there is keen :)
> 
> Regards, Mark
> 
> 
> On 21/01/2021 11:30 AM, Geoff wrote:
>> If you can't find replacement parts you could try making some new ones. I presume they are sealing-washers made from some gasket material? Two options come to mind:
>>  * If you have access to a 3D printer and can print TPU or some other
>>    flexible material, you could try print one directly
>>  * Otherwise you could try casting one from hardware-store-silicone
>>    sealant. If you have access to a 3D printer you could print a mold
>>    from PLA, if you don't you could try make the mold from clay or
>>    plaster-of-paris?
>> G
>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 11:21 AM Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz <mailto:markaren1 at xtra.co.nz>> wrote:
>>    __
>>    Thanks. The name of the plumber is all I need :)
>>>    On 21 January 2021 at 11:11 Jasper Mackenzie
>>>    <jasper.mackenzie at gmail.com <mailto:jasper.mackenzie at gmail.com>>
>>>    wrote:
>>> 
>>>    OK, this is weird!
>>>     I have an old Gemini mixer which is dripping continuously and I
>>>    am asking the landlord to send a plumber...
>>>    I will ask the plumber where they got the parts from and try to
>>>    get some for you if they dont just replace it 8)
>>> 
>>>    On Wed, 20 Jan 2021 at 16:12, Mark Atherton < markaren1 at xtra.co.nz
>>>    <mailto:markaren1 at xtra.co.nz>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>        This is completely OT, but you lot are a resourceful bunch who
>>>        generally
>>>        answer my odd questions.
>>> 
>>>        We have an older Gemini Mixer shower which needs a couple of new
>>>        washers, one is a cone shape, the other an hourglass shape.
>>> 
>>>        The tap has long since been obsolete.
>>> 
>>>        Anyone know where I might find such spares ?
>>> 
>>>        Thanks, Mark
>>> 
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