Build Instructions

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• 1

  Print Base and Lid Components

  Print the files provided for the base and lid of the bubbler. High resolution is not required, but we recommend printing at 100% infill to help prevent leaks. PETG is a great filament to use based on its chemical resistance, but check the compatibility of each type of plastic with the specific compounds you will be working with before printing. 

• 2

  Assemble and Seal the Water Column

  Cut the 3" pipe to length, approximately 18". This can be made taller if you want a higher water column for your reaction. The printed base will slide onto one side of the tube, and the lid rim will slide onto the other. 

  Before assembling the water column, apply a thin layer of silicone to the entirety of the inside of the pieces. This will help seal the plastic, as the 3D prints will not be sufficiently watertight on their own. 

  Once the layer of silicone is applied, run a thick bead to rim of each print, where the edge of the pipe will sit. Due to the length of the pipe, it will be difficult to apply additional silicone to the base once the pipe is set in, so you want to make sure there is enough to completely seal the base. 

  The lid of the top for the water column should also be sealed on the inside area. Once that is done, allow the silicone to cure and then fill the water column and let it sit to check for leaks. 

• 3

  Insert O-Ring

  The O-ring will be put around the lid's rim, on the small lip the top will sit on. The O-ring should fit snugly, and will sit between the two printed pieces. 

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