Downspout Leaf Separator - DN100 - Silent Version - High Flow

Welcome to my first model in the Printables Store.

My model is a leaf separator that filters your rainwater and serves you the leaves in a bucket. Once installed, you don't have to worry about anything else. After 1,5 years of testing I made this updated version.

Note: The tallest model is 295 mm high. 

Updated Version:

• integrated silencer (no more "drip, drip, drip")

• for larger quantities of water

• more compact - less filament consumption

The key features are:

• Absolutely maintenance-free (no clogging, no regular emptying of leaves)

• Almost no water escaping from the side

• No weakening of the downpipe

• Optional leaf container for the downpipe 

• Easy to print 

• no support 
   

The new Silencer:

To prevent dripping noises, the new design incorporates a 'sand bottle'. This is filled with sand, which gives the leaf separator the necessary mass to dampen vibrations. 

The following pictures show the original design

Before you heat up your printer: Please take a look at the illustrated drawing to check compatibility with your downpipe:

Printing instructions:

• Filament: PETG (DasFilament, RAL7016)

• Filament must be dry to avoid stringing

• Layer height = 0.2 mm

• Walls are optimized for extrusion width = 0.4 mm (wallgenerator: Arachne)

• No support structure required

• Print “Sammelbehaelter” with zero solid layers at the top and bottom, 15 % infill

• Always arrange the Z-seam on the reverse side

Assembly Instructions:

• You will need 4 countersunk screws M3x12 including nuts to mount the collection container. 

• Fill the Sandbottle