Hello all, CPL seems to be a great resource and so good that people keep an interest going on all this historic equipment. My Newbie query is quite straightforward. In my Tilly bits and pieces box I found an old pump unit which is quite large and definitely not for the standard Guardsman type lamp which I have used in the past. The pump is similar in design to those lamp pumps -just larger and has a black plastic T- headed grip for the pump shaft. Initially I thought it may be for the Radiator R55 and hence part no 439 but looking at photos this seems to be too long. Dimensions are 11 1/2ins closed, 17 3/4ins extended, tube dia 3/4ins. A photo is attached. Searches online and on this forum have failed to give me any info. Be v pleased if anyone can help ID this or point me in the right direction, thanks.
Hi, and welcome to the forum. Your photograph has not appeared, but from your description it could be from a Tilley FL6 or FL5 although the handles were either brass or wood as far as I know. I am sure someone else will be able to confirm or otherwise. Try to post your picture again.
The long, thin pumps with black plastic T-bar handles are sometimes to be seen on the various long burning radiators. There are other types to be found including one with a very long and elegant brass knob - typical '60s G-Plan, I would say...
Welcome, @Talltone. Is this the pump? From this thread: https://classicpressurelamps.com/threads/tilley-if542-7-1958.14357/ Cheers Tony
Hi Tony, many thanks for your post and valuable info. Yes I can confirm that the pump I have is identical to the one in your post - if a little more damaged on the knurled collar. Hence assume that pump is for the Tilley IF542 Long Burning Radiator? I did post a photo of my pump unit twice but it hasn't appeared for some reason. If anyone can give guidance as for why I'd be grateful. I will make one more try! Thanks again, great info all the way from Tassie! Why called Stinkpot Bat BTW? Is it rotting seaweed as usual? Regards, another Tony
@Talltone That certainly pump looks like an IF542 pump. Stinkpot Bay was named for its rotting seaweed (or more likely, sea grass). Not so much smell these days, but better management of the regional marine environment has meant that the local seagrass communities, and the intertidal samphire communities, are making a big local comeback. Cheers Tony
