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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: charlie on October 09, 2014, 12:57:19 PM

Title: The good old air pump
Post by: charlie on October 09, 2014, 12:57:19 PM
Not sure how many hobbyist here ever saw this or used one, these things were the  workhorse in it`s day & I bet will out perform some of the new technology in the pumps we get today in every department - noise , supply & durability.
I fondly remember having several of theses as a youngster back home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdhncxI9rUA
Title: Re: The good old air pump
Post by: sas on October 09, 2014, 04:00:35 PM
Definitely used them years ago and still do on occasion, along with those old corner filters.
Boy am I dating myself :-[.
Title: Re: The good old air pump
Post by: Jeff1192 on October 09, 2014, 05:23:42 PM
Never had one of those but when I had a 10 gallon and a 33 gallon as a kid I had those corner filters.
Title: Re: The good old air pump
Post by: ajm1961 on October 09, 2014, 06:16:25 PM
Never saw one of those before - looks sturdy though. Bet they lasted longer than the ones we have now...
Title: Re: The good old air pump
Post by: charlie on October 09, 2014, 07:23:44 PM
Quote from: ajm1961 on October 09, 2014, 06:16:25 PM
Never saw one of those before - looks sturdy though. Bet they lasted longer than the ones we have now...
Oh they last  a loooooooooooong time, periodic drop of oil  & it`s good to go again.
I remember dropping one & the wheel got bent, I took it apart placed it on a meat block & straighten it with a hammer & back in service it went :)