Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge
Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge	Click to Enlarge

Pump Operation & Maintenance Textbook (1943)

Out-of-print, softcover book with over 110 pages.

Asbestos References:

From the chapter on reciprocating pumps, "For the steam end of all pumps, and water ends of hot-water pumps, compressed asbestos packing is used for bonnet gaskets, except where steam pressure exceeds 300 psi in which case metal jointsâ?¦...."

There are several diagrams of equipment referenced:

Warren pumps
Worthington and Blake-Knowles reciprocating pumps
De Laval - IMO Rotary Displacement Pump
Northern Cycloid Pump
Kinney Heliquad Pump
Waterbury Axial Piston Pump
Leslie Constant Pressure Governor
Quimby screw pump
Foster Constant Pressure Governors
De Laval Governors
Swartwout Excess Pressure Governor
Foster Excess Pressure Governor
Davidson Reciprocating Pumps

See photos for more info!

Book Condition:

The book is in GOOD condition!!  The book has moderate wear from use.  There are no locations of writing or highlighting of the text that I could find from a cursory review.  It's a used book with plenty of life left in it!! 

 

  PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS BY CLICKING HERE!!!!

Postage & Handling (P/H):
United States, USA.......... FREE  Media Mail w/tracking number
United States, USA.......... $5.95 Priority Mail Envelope w/tracking number

Payment is due within 24 hours of successful bid offer.

I reserve the right to use an alternate mail carrier other than the one listed.  Thanks for looking, email me with any questions and good luck with your bidding.  I leave positive feedback for everyone who leaves me positive feedback.