BoSL FAL pump: A small, low-cost, easily constructed, 3D-printed peristaltic pump for sampling of waters.

ABSTRACT: Water sampling is an essential undertaking for water utilities and agencies to protect and enhance our natural resources. The high variability in water quality, however, often necessitates a spatially distributed sampling program which is impeded by high-cost and large sampling devices. This paper presents the BoSL FAL Pump - a low-cost, easily constructed, 3D-printed peristaltic pump which can be made from commonly available components and is sized to suit even the most space constrained installations. The pump is 38 mm in height and 28 mm in diameter, its components cost $19 AUD and the construction time is just 12 min (excluding 3D printing times). The pump is driven by a direct current motor which is commonly available, cheap and allows for flexibility in the energy supply (5-12 V). Op

SUBMITTER: McCarthy DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9123421 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature