The quad fitting has been tested once with seven simulated patents. Each patent received .9 psi at 500 ml/sec. The model tested were printed on a HP fusion jet and a SLA. At this time, no testing has been completed using a FDM printed prototypes.
CAD Files used to print the Ventilator Quad Hose Splitter can be download in a neutral format.
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Assembly directions for the quad splitter.
Testing of a FDM prototype. Although the prototype did not fail, there was excessive leakage which would reduce the capacity of the ventilator.
Initial testing of the quad hose splitting fitting.