[AT] Belt driven pump

[Louis]

You are not kidding that type of water pressure and volume creates a lot
of force.  We had a standing rule on our farm; no one was allowed to
stand on the discharge side of the pump while it was running. This was
fear of a pipe coming apart.  We ran 2000 gpm pumps at 150 psi and a 6"
discharge.  That is lethal.  

We had a big solid set gun, depending on how it was nozzled, it could
have a diameter of 700' or 800', I don't remember exactly anymore.  It
had a trip mechanism on it, if you just wanted it to cover a certain
area, like a lawn sprinkler.  You had better be clear of the gun when it
swung back in the return mode, it probably could kill you if it hit you
right.  I was working on the gun one day making adjustments.  A buddy of
mine was with me, and he wasn't thinking.  His curiosity got the best of
him.  With his hand he tripped the return mechanism, not knowing what it
was.  I happened to see what just happened.  I hit the ground, so I
didn't get hit.  I crawled clear.  My buddy had tried to grab the gun
with both arms.  He was hanging on for dear life, it literally had his
feet trailing in the air behind him.  I was going to run and shut down
the pump. By the time I got on the tractor, the gun somehow unscrewed
itself from the mounting flange.  We were both alright, a little wet and
muddy, but ok.  It was a close call.  I told him never to touch that
lever again.  I must say that also happened when we were young and
bulletproof-lol.  I am glad that we can look back and laugh now.

Lou

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Steve W.
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:24 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Belt driven pump


Does someone need a 4" deck gun with fan nozzle....... We have a
spare.....

I don't think the engine would die BUT you might get washed off the
seat. 4" of water at 40 - 50 PSI generates a LOT of force.

Steve Williams

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry D. Goss" <rlgoss at evansville.net>
To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
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Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 6:50 PM
Subject: RE: [AT] Belt driven pump


> Really big spray gun AKA fire hose.  :-)
>
> Larry
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of David Myers
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 1:25 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: RE: [AT] Belt driven pump
>
>
> --- "Larry D. Goss" <rlgoss at evansville.net> wrote:
>
> > I'll betcha the engine drowns out.  :-)
> >
> > Larry
> >
> OK Larry, now if Bigdog can supply the water and Rick
> can bring the pump and Farmer brings a cub, (Oh, and
> we need that really big spray gun), I'll volunteer to
> try it.  (OOPS, did I really say that out loud???)
>
>
> =====
> Dave Myers
> Paw Paw, Michigan
> The older I get the less I look forward to winter.
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