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This tool is about 3' long,heavy burlwood, you can see the end where the bulb is protected by heavy glass and spark proof brass cage.A few of the older members know what this was used for.How about some guesses from the younger crowd??I have had it for well over 30 years,never saw another.

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Guess I will be the first... Could it be used for looking into tanks underground? Or a early shop light when working on cars?

These are mere guesses, I may be way off.......

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Close Brandon,but NO!

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Engine block heater?


LOOKING-4:WELDING SIGNS,Charter/Finance/PulOil/Trulite/TruTest-Oils,True's gas CORALINE/RAINBOW, Gardner 70 items of Yakima wa., Wa/Or/Id Chief items
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Light was my guess also


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For looking into the lubesters?


I am always looking for anything Texaco or Oklahoma oil and gas company's, also I am a newbie at seeking globes.
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timing light?

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I believe it was for drum/barrel/tank inspections? Paul www.severngaspumps.com

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Does that wire, wrist leash (for lack of a better term) run the inside length of the shaft and connect to the bulb? If so, I am guessing it would detect a build up of static electricity if it is worn on the wrist as I suspect.
An instrument to avoid sparking a fire or explosion is my guess.

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Another example of how I love to speak (or type!) before I look! it seems there is an electrical plug at the "wrist leash" end!
NOW I'll guess its a light to look for leaks, cracks in gas tanks. Pt it in a presumed empty tank, look for light to shine through?

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Gas pump inspections

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Originally Posted By: gasmansgp
I believe it was for drum/barrel/tank inspections? Paul www.severngaspumps.com


You got it right.This came from the Shell oil terminal that is right on the Sacramento River in W.Sacramento Ca.At one time oil was barged to this plant,pumped into storage then put into drums
55 gal.etc.The light was used to inspect to ensure the drums were clean before filling,thus the spark proof brass cage around the light.Thanks for the guesses!


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