fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hmmmm Is it for thermal measurement? Nope Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 or maybe a lightning conductor? Been suggested already Lauren but nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Wind speed? Nope Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I wonder whether it's dropped, the 'ears' keep it upright so that the legs stick in the ground, possibly filled with flamey/burny stuff to act as a marker at night. Runways? Ingenious Bernard nope not that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Child Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 earthing/grounding? Possibly from a helicopter or balloon that can build up static? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 earthing/grounding? Possibly from a helicopter or balloon that can build up static? Nope Lauren but you are right to think along the lines that being copper is important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Made of copper ............ because of its anti magnetic properties? Something to do with bomb disposal or disarming or even fuse setting? The length of it is puzzling though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Does it act as an earth spike for diffusing UXBs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 As you said its made of copper is this a factor in it use as against steel say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 A nozzle for a hose ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 A nozzle for a hose ? Roy nope but you are getting very slightly warm but saying that may mislead you though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRDM Driver Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Anything to do with refueling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Made of copper ............ because of its anti magnetic properties? Something to do with bomb disposal or disarming or even fuse setting? The length of it is puzzling though. Sorry I seem to have missed a few answers Richard. Not bomb related. Length puzzling? Well will this help? The main width is 1 in to 1.75 in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Does it act as an earth spike for diffusing UXBs? Nope Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 As you said its made of copper is this a factor in it use as against steel say Yes Wally very much so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 A nozzle for a hose ? Looks like it Roy but nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Anything to do with refueling? Yes sort of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Copper for antispark. Long and thin with two handles near the top. Legs at the base. Is it an inspection tool for looking through fuel at the base of a tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Copper for antispark. Long and thin with two handles near the top. Legs at the base.Yes very good Merlin Is it an inspection tool for looking through fuel at the base of a tank?Not as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Some form of key, similar to a standpipe key for opening the fuel tanks in the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Some form of key, similar to a standpipe key for opening the fuel tanks in the ground? Nope Merlin. There is a hole each end if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1958uk Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Quote: "There is a hole each end if that helps." Not really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Is there a mechanism inside or any contents at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locolines Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 For use with gas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Quote: "There is a hole each end if that helps." Not really! Oh come on Merlin pull yourself together, don't give up you are nearly there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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