W.J.Craven "Hydraulux" pump.

Charles,

Wonder if there is a family connection with our man in Exeter :-)). Looking at it and assuming it is a fairly high pressure pump I would think that the Villiers wouldn't have the grunt. Coat of paint and its ready to rally.

There is quite a bit of hefty gearing down. Assuming the plate is correct its orginal use is stated.

What an interesting beast!

Has anyone here got a WXII & can measure the footprint to see if it corresponds. It would look good perched up there.

Regards,

Kim Siddorn

A WX has a distinctive 3 bolt mounting pattern which would not suit the holes on top of the pump. Also IMHO the pump looks too modern to have had a 1930s engine fitted. Lovely thing though, and will make a nice display, bet you can squirt water a fair distance with that!

Regards Dan

Found this little bit info:-

"(9) Craven & Co Ltd, W. J., Evesham, Worcs (Evesham 2631) Craven Hydralux two-ram, twin-plunger pumps, driven by a !=95=A3 h.p. Villiers four-stroke petrol engine, are supplied trolley-mounted to airlines and other operators for ground defrosting. Fluid delivery is 4gal/min, at a pressure adjustable up to 4001b/sq in. Accessories include suction and delivery hoses, spray guns, lances and extensions, and double nozzles.

Found this little bit info:-

"(9) Craven & Co Ltd, W. J., Evesham, Worcs (Evesham 2631) Craven Hydralux two-ram, twin-plunger pumps, driven by a !?£ h.p. Villiers four-stroke petrol engine, are supplied trolley-mounted to airlines and other operators for ground defrosting. Fluid delivery is 4gal/min, at a pressure adjustable up to 4001b/sq in. Accessories include suction and delivery hoses, spray guns, lances and extensions, and double nozzles.

hi charles i have just aquired a hydraulux triple ram pump on trolly powered by a jp engine ny a jap engine any information on this would be most gratefull thanx clive