This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ...many patrons and friends. The Cylinder is lined with brass; the piston rod, valves and valve seats are of bronze; the nuts on the bolts at the side are of brass, so that it will be seen all parts of the Pump exposed to water are non-corrosive. This Pump has only one stuffing box, so that it is less liable to leak than with two, and in case of such an accident, one set of valves would be in readiness at all events. For use on ship wharves, about factories, mills, warehouses, etc., it is capable of inestimable service. Both suction and discharge fitted for hose unless otherwise ordered. Can be fitted for wrought-iron pipe if desired. FIG. 662. Sizes, Prices, Etc. i Diameter-. ' N0.! Cyinder.! Suction. Caipiac-"), I mos. ' niznssi Dis. Stroke. per Re" Cipher 5in, .i 2 in. 'I%inil;--5 in. 7-8 gal.' Lead 6 u i 212 u 2 H ll.4 ii i Cipher. l Price. ' $45.00 i Look i$l2 .O0 Leaf 1 750.oo l.oorri 11530 Price. i2 16 Fig. 708 represents one of our "Challenge " Double Acting Force Pumps. arranged with pitman and guide to connect to either steam or water power, and with a removable hand lever. These Pumps are constructed in the same thorough manner as our Figs. 470, 562, etc., more fully described on the previous pages. Always fitted for gas pipe unless otherwise ordered. 2 21, in.; 1r in. 1 4 3 It ii I 4 H 1% u I I2 5 u 2 iH I 6 u 2% u 2 The cut exhibits our Double Acting Monitor Suction Pump, for elevating large quantities of water from the holds of vessels, or from wells, cisterns, reservoirs, etc., etc. It is essentially a Brass Pump, as the Cylinder is lined with that metal, and most of the nuts and all the thumb screws are made of it, while the piston rod, valves and their seats are made...