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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: GaryD on June 26, 2021, 10:46:23 AM

Title: Enamel tank
Post by: GaryD on June 26, 2021, 10:46:23 AM
Not a tool, but thought maybe someone might know what this is.  Has a hanger handle.  Also has a fine mesh screen top and bottom with what appears to be sand between. Must be for staining something. Can not access the sand or grit to replace or clean.
Title: Re: Enamel tank
Post by: amecks on June 27, 2021, 10:02:07 AM
After searching a bit on the web, I think you have a gravity water filter.  It probably had a lid and a water tap in that hole at the bottom.  Try a rubber mallet and see if the upper part will dislodge and reveal the sand inside.  At that point it may be able to be cleaned and refilled/reused.  Some of them had small table stands that enabled the tap to be accessed with a cup or glass.  Cool item.
Al
Title: Re: Enamel tank
Post by: john k on June 29, 2021, 06:12:05 AM
Sand water filter, yessir.  Sister just bought a modern stainless unit, sits on the counter, she chills a pitcher of water, after running it thru the filter, greatly improved the taste of water at her place.