Adjustable Foot for Hydroponics Tower, Sortera 37L

Fully 3D printed, continuously height-adjustable foot with thread for hydroponics towers in IKEA Sortera 37L boxes. Water flows silently through the foot – no splashing! With integrated pump holder and hose guide.

The Problem DIY hydroponics towers using IKEA Sortera boxes often have two typical weaknesses: the support is difficult to adjust precisely, and the water splashes loudly back into the reservoir box — especially bothersome in indoor setups.

The Solution This height-adjustable foot is inserted into the lower Sortera 37L box and supports the entire tower column. Thanks to the coarse thread, the height can be continuously adjusted by simply turning — no detents, no wobbling.

Features

🔩 Stepless Height Adjustment via Thread — Coarse thread allows precise raising and lowering of the tower column by simply turning. No fixed steps, stable connection.

🤫 Silent Water Return — Water flows directly downwards through the hollow foot into the reservoir. No free waterfall, no splashing — whisper-quiet operation, even at night.

🔧 Integrated Pump Holder — A clamp with a mounting plate securely fixes the submersible pump in the reservoir box. No cable tie fiddling, no slipping.

🪠 Hose Guide — A dedicated conduit guides the pump hose cleanly from the pump outlet through the foot upwards into the tower column. Tidy and protected.

📦 Perfect Fit for IKEA Sortera 37L — Exactly tailored to the widely used IKEA Sortera box (37 liters), which serves as the nutrient solution reservoir.

How it Works's

1. Insert foot into the lower Sortera box
2. Attach pump with the integrated clamp
3. Thread hose through the conduit
4. Place tower column and adjust height by turning
5. Water circulates upwards via the hose and returns silently through the hollow foot

Recommended Print Settings

• Material: PETG (food-safe, water-resistant) or ASA for outdoor use
• Infill: 15–20 %
• Layer height: 0.2 mm
• Support structure: depending on orientation for thread overhangs
• Orientation: Print foot and threaded sleeve separately, standing upright