another brass thingy

[jrwill56]

I'm backkkkk , found this today near old site, thought it was an old brass valve. but I never seen one with the flared end like this. the other side is broke off. any IDs ?

 

[BioProfessor]

Part (middle) of a gas valve.

Daryl

 

[jrwill56]

Part (middle) of a gas valve.

Daryl

that's what I thought, I was once a LP gas installer,and I never seen one that was bell shaped on one end,looks more like a drain or spigot of some kind.

 

[BioProfessor]

That's possible. With no ends, it's tough.

Daryl

 

[Adventure Wolf]

A water Valve maybe?

 

[DirtyHowi]

i vote drain valve, i've seen similar on cisterns but not quite the same, same "knob" tho.

 

[Monty]

I vote aerosol Gas valve such as natural gas. Monty

 

[Tony in SC]

i vote drain valve, i've seen similar on cisterns but not quite the same, same "knob" tho.

Yep!! It's a drain valve. I have them on some of my hit&miss engines. They were also used on tractors. Tony

 

[bradyboy]

I have to go with a brass pet cock ball valve valve
Has a thumb screw handle to turn off / on with your finger tips, no wrench needed
Made of brass because it wont spark when you use a wrench to install or repair.
They also use them for water and certain chemicals
Common item, you can still buy them
Brady

 

[Kevo_DFX]

Agree with petcock. That's what mine was ID'd as.

 

[aaaaaaa]

Agree with petcock.

Pet cock?

 

[BioProfessor]

Oh the jokes to come.

Daryl

 

[bradyboy]

oh geez...
I knew when i made the entry there would be an issue with some of you smarty pants - LOL
Have fun with this one
Brady

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

It might be a part of those old gas light fixtures.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Solved petcock valve. If there is any doubt, I have one in my 1909 Sears catalog.
Its called an "air cock." I could take a pic if you like. Green check?

 

[bradyboy]

Certainly a thumbs up from me
Brady

 

[timekiller]

Also used in crankcases on Model T's. The type with the handle part like yours. They also had a more rounded type handle for the radiator! But looks alot a like other then shape of handle.
Take Care,
Pete!
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,305797.msg2208467.html#msg2208467

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Many, many things use petcocks. It's the "what was this one specifically used on" is really the only question.

B

 

[mojjax]

Many, many things use petcocks. It's the "what was this one specifically used on" is really the only question.

B

Here's one on an old water dispenser .

 

[DirtyHowi]

found this too..back to gas