Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #26 Posted May 13, 2021 ok last guess for me LOL, Square anvil, used like a wrench to open an old radiator steam trap. Then forks go under edge of trap and rubber pushes down on the valve to keep it closed while work is performed on the ol cast iron radiator. Best I got! And I insist that whether that's its intended purpose,It COULDA been used as such! (Just not sure of the dimensions) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,642 #27 Posted May 13, 2021 OK time for the reveal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #28 Posted May 13, 2021 Im ready. otherwise I'll be dreamin' weird UK vise grips(excuse me...MOLE grips) in my sleep! LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,642 #29 Posted May 13, 2021 OK. On the underside of the handle is the word SPRINKLAMP. The tool was designed to seal off the head of a fire sprinkler by clamping onto it, the rubber sealing the outlet. Possibly for replacing the cartridge that holds back the water. I'm not sure that early sprinkler systems could be isolated for safety reasons. Fire alarms used to be activated by a Pelton wheel being turned by the water going to the sprinkler heads and driving a fire bell: no power, switches etc. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #30 Posted May 13, 2021 I would have never gotten it! Nor would I ever need it and here I thought I needed every tool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,642 #31 Posted May 13, 2021 Thats why I can confidently donate them to the tool museum. I will never have a need to service sprinklers lol. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #32 Posted May 13, 2021 No way I would have ever guessed that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse 3D 3,795 #33 Posted May 13, 2021 Awesome snipe hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #34 Posted May 14, 2021 Late to the party, again. After seeing the other views of the tool, I was going to guess that it clamped onto a fitting of some fitting and sealed it off. Would never have guessed fire sprinkler head, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #35 Posted May 14, 2021 One of my relatives used to test sprinkler systems. Gonna mention this one to him. He'll probably say, "of course, you gotta have something like that!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #36 Posted May 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Mickwhitt said: OK. On the underside of the handle is the word SPRINKLAMP. The tool was designed to seal off the head of a fire sprinkler by clamping onto it, the rubber sealing the outlet. Possibly for replacing the cartridge that holds back the water. I'm not sure that early sprinkler systems could be isolated for safety reasons. Fire alarms used to be activated by a Pelton wheel being turned by the water going to the sprinkler heads and driving a fire bell: no power, switches etc. ding ding ding we have a winner! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #37 Posted May 14, 2021 I designed sprinkler systems back in the 70's for a couple of years. It could be used to stop the flow of one head that was set off or damaged. There is no way to used it for replacing a springer head with out cut off the water. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,764 #38 Posted May 14, 2021 I would imagine they make a Vise Grip for everything. Geez, I probably have almost 10 of them for welding and such. Good one Mick. As much as I hate to learn something every day...it's OK when I learn something that I will never have to know again. Seriously, I love these What is it...doo hickies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyredhorse 295 #39 Posted May 20, 2021 Late Wednesday what is it.dont ask me I dont know. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #40 Posted May 20, 2021 Not a clue! But I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #41 Posted May 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Crazyredhorse said: Late Wednesday what is it.dont ask me I dont know. That is the new electric tractor you will be required to buy when the government gets its way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #42 Posted May 20, 2021 52 minutes ago, lynnmor said: That is the new electric tractor you will be required to buy when the government gets its way. Not enough plastic and way to durable for the government likings. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,912 #43 Posted May 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Crazyredhorse said: Late Wednesday what is it.dont ask me I dont know. The first moon buggy? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
