3D printed modular sump grates

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I needed a better solution than baskets on the pump intakes in the sump.

I designed and printed some modular grates and brackets. Easy to remove for cleaning and maintenance and will keep fish and inverts out of the pumps.

Black ASA

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3mm slots

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Rendering showing bracket profile on left and full assembly (bracket, cross braces and grating) on right.


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Thanks for sharing this! I'll keep this on the backburner!
 

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