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Old 05-04-2010, 10:05 AM   #1
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What is this????

I have this in my 1969 and have no owners manual - any idea what it is?
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Old 05-04-2010, 10:14 AM   #2
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Hmmm...an old time attempt at a water filter????

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Old 05-04-2010, 10:17 AM   #3
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Hmmm...an old time attempt at a water filter????

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That would be my guess, I would undo the clamp and see what is in there...

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Old 05-04-2010, 10:20 AM   #4
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That is the water filter, can't remember what brand, and it may not be possible to get cartridges for it any more. It was usually used with a charcoal filter cartridge.
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Old 05-04-2010, 10:21 AM   #5
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I would undo the clamp and see what is in there...
Nah, too scary! I'd just take it off and toss it!

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Old 05-04-2010, 11:28 AM   #6
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On Board Pressure Cooker (lol)? Nah - looks like a filter to me too.
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Old 05-04-2010, 12:47 PM   #7
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Old 05-24-2010, 02:49 PM   #9
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I have this in my 1969 and have no owners manual - any idea what it is?
Yup.....I've got one under the kitchen sink in my '67. I just took the disgusting filter out of it, threw it away, and use it without one. (couldn't find one to fit, and really don't need one anyway)

You have to remember about it when you winterize, though..........
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Early water filter, I cut it out and sweat a new bypass pipe in it's place. Just another place for a leak to start.
Gone baby........
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Old 06-26-2010, 01:15 AM   #11
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It's a hat to be used during meteor showers, volcanic eruptions and when your wife gets really mad at you. In the latter case, earplugs are must because of the clang when the frying pan whacks you.

To use, remove old pipes and throw them away. I don't know what they are for. Turn over and firmly push down over head. Or turn yourself over and seat heat in meteor protection device, then flip you and device over as you return to your feet. Now you are fully protected.

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It's a hat to be used during meteor showers, volcanic eruptions and when your wife gets really mad at you. In the latter case, earplugs are must because of the clang when the frying pan whacks you.

To use, remove old pipes and throw them away. I don't know what they are for. Turn over and firmly push down over head. Or turn yourself over and seat heat in meteor protection device, then flip you and device over as you return to your feet. Now you are fully protected.

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Gene, you really must try to make it to burningman sometime. You will fit right in.
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Old 06-26-2010, 06:56 AM   #13
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You can get an inline filter to go on the fresh water hose, and you can filter all the water for the trailer, not just the kitchen sink. You can get them from Camping World or other RV parts places, and last a year. They're pretty cheap, too, about $30.
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Gene, you really must try to make it to burningman sometime. You will fit right in.
Don't think I haven't thought of it, but it's too hot there.

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Old 06-26-2010, 11:03 AM   #15
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The trick is to be a nocturnal animal for a week, and sleep it off during the day in a nice air conditioned Airstream! The fire effects are much more spectacular at night anyway.
My father-in-law went for the first time a couple of years ago, at the tender young age of 65, and he had a great time people-watching and taking pictures.

But of course, it's not for everyone.

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