I’ve seen in some videos and reference material, that there is a removable exhaust vent cap on the back of the 4L. But, I’ve never seen any specification on it. Is there an adapter that can be used to hook it up to a ventilation system? Our EHS department is very conservative in requesting ventilation of our units. They even want us to exhaust PLA FDM printers! So I’d like to prepare for making a connection to that point on the unit.
I have an STL of that plug. Working on creating an adapter in a STEP file. I’ll share it on the forum.
Here is an adapter for 1.5" and 2" hose. I have not tried this yet. Printing it out today to see if it works.
Form 4 Exhaust Adapter.STEP (240.0 KB)
Please let me know how well it works. And thank you for the STEP file! Do you mind if I remix it for my particular needs?
Go for it! That’s why I provided a STEP file
In fact, I’ve already modified it with barbs to facilitate a hose clamp.
already thinking I should make a right angle version
Yea! I’ll probably do the barb and an elbow sweep. My exhaust vent that runs 24/7/365 is above the unit so having a dedicated sweep on it would be useful, I’ll have to likely do a prototype to see how it locks in place to make sure the elbow is pointed upward.
ok, this turned into a bit of a rabbit hole. Done for now. Too much other stuff to do.
This is an elbow that rotates if you print in place on Fuse 1
No Fuse here- but kudos on the great design!
might work on a Form
Once I get ours and have it setup, I’ll give it a try!
Thank you so much for doing this!
Update: I printed the adapter (thank you again!) and combined it with standard pool hose and a miniature inline fan with a speed control. Now my 4L is venting to my building’s passive exhaust and the staff are not fussing. Links:
Inline fan: Amazon.com: ACEDUROBLA 2 inch Inline Duct Fan, 2'' 22 CFM Ventilation System High Efficiency Exhaust Air Fan for Greenhouse Bathroom Tent RV Yacht Basement Attic Kitchen Pet, Adjustable Speed : Tools & Home Improvement
Pool hose: Amazon.com: Poolmaster 33430 Heavy Duty In-Ground Pool Vacuum Hose With Swivel Cuff, 1-1/2-Inch by 30-Feet,Neutral : Patio, Lawn & Garden