#92755
Fri Apr 22 2005 07:02 PM
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Sorry I'm a little late on posting this, I normally do this POTM around midnight on the 20th of each month, being it's due on the 21st. I fell asleep last night around 10:00 PM with the computer on, woke up this morning with the computer still on, and running late for a job. Well, it's the 21st so technically I shouldn't be hung or have to face the firing squad.
This month we'll focus on the Erie electric pumps. The thing about Erie electrics that stick in my mind are the model 700 series pumps, you know the short pumps with the little faces that look like they should've been named "Erie Fat Boys".
Erie started in the pump business in the early 20's and in the mid 50's they merged with AO Smith. As one of the earlier POTM's goes, we showcased the Eire clockfaces which are probably the classiest clockfaces ever (of course this is only my opinion). Erie's electrics which followed the clockfaces were falrily neat looking pumps though, not necessarly benchmarks but still worth showcasing here.
Techincally this post would have to include the Erie clockfaces because they are electrics too. Feel free to e-mail me any pictures you want me to post. Also feel free to share any brouchures, stories, or related info.
Thanks, happy hunting!
Neal
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Please - NO offers to Buy or Sell in this forum category
Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#92756
Sat Apr 23 2005 05:03 AM
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1932 Erie 10 
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#92757
Tue Apr 26 2005 06:51 PM
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Erie 777 
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#92758
Tue Apr 26 2005 06:54 PM
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Another Erie 777, Richard 
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#92759
Wed Apr 27 2005 04:40 PM
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I have an Erie 743 restored to Pure Oil,when I get home this weekend I will post it.The one thing that is kinda neat about Eries was the recess in the top for the globe holder.Not sure how many other companies had that.
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#92760
Thu Apr 28 2005 05:29 PM
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BobbyLW, don't quote me on this but I believe some of the Neptunes had this trait also.
Neal
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#92761
Fri Apr 29 2005 03:43 AM
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Neal: You are correct. The Neptune 855 (and all the other companies that sold that pump under their name) have the recessed top for the globe base. The only problem with that is you have to tighten the holding screws from the inside. It's kind hard to reach them if you have fat arms. LOL Later . . . Jim  ------------------ www.T-waysGraphics.com
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#92762
Fri Apr 29 2005 05:47 AM
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THAT'S RIGHT, T-WAY! I HAVE AN ERIE 77 AND A NEPTUNE 855 OUTSIDE ON THE CORNERS OF MY GARAGE AND BOTH ARE RECESSED GLOBE HOLDERS. AND YES....IT IS A PAIN IN THE FOREARM TO CHANGE A LIGHT BULB. THAT'S WHY I USE THE FLOURSCENT INCENDESCENT TYPE BULBS....THEY LAST 6X LONGER!
DOC @ TAG/WEST
DOC @ THE AMERICAN GARAGE
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