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  Plunger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Common household plungers: to the left, a toilet plunger; to the right, a sink plunger
A plunger (British English: plumber's helper) is a common device used to release stoppages in plumbing.
When a plunger is ineffective, it is often supplemented by a chemical drain opener, or the use of a plumber's snake.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plunger   (175 words)

  
 USS Plunger (SSN-595) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
USS Plunger (SSN-595), a Permit-class submarine, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the plunger, a diver, a daring gambler.
Plunger next was homeported at Mare Island and operated to test the performance of sonar and the fire control system.
Plunger was deactivated, in commission, on 10 February 1989, decommissioned on 3 January 1990 and stricken from the Navy Register the following 2 February.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Plunger_(SSN-595)   (508 words)

  
 Pre-filled syringe and pre-filled cartridge having an improved plunger and plunger rod for reducing syringing force - ...
In order to prevent leakage around the plunger, the plunger is made with one or more ribs which are slightly larger in diameter in the uncompressed state than the inside of the barrel which upon placement within the barrel are compressed and deformed against the wall of the barrel and thereby form a seal.
Outside wall 36 of plunger 30 comprises: distal ring 40, proximal ring 41, and center ring 42, which are elastically deformable and extend radially outwardly from outside wall 36 and have, when taken together with plunger 30, a minimal diameter slightly in excess of the largest diameter of the working section of barrel 20.
Plunger 30 is inserted into barrel 20 of syringe 10 at the proximal end 24 thereof past finger hub 26 so that barrel 20 may be placed pointing vertically upward with its distal end on a flat surface, such as a filling line, without interference from plunger 30.
www.freepatentsonline.com /5411488.html   (3644 words)

  
 Plunger
Plunger, the first submarine torpedo boat to be built for the Navy, was authorized by Congress 3 March 1893; a contract for her construction was awarded to Holland Torpedo Boat Co. 13 March 1895.
Plunger departed Gravesend Bay, N.Y. 15 April 1937 for shakedown cruise to Guantanamo Bay, the Canal Zone, and Guayaquil, Ecuador.
After repairing at Brisbane, Plunger returned to the Guadalcanal area for her fourth war patrol and operated off Munda, where Japanese barges were coming in at night, unloading troops and supplies, and departing by day-break.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/p8/plunger-ii.htm   (832 words)

  
 USS Plunger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The first Plunger (SS-2) was the lead boat of the Plunger-class of submarines and was later renamed as the first A-1.
The second Plunger (SS-179) was a Porpoise-class submarine used in World War II.
The third Plunger (SSN-595) was a Thresher-class nuclear submarine commissioned in 1962.
www.elpasoderobles.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/USS_Plunger   (165 words)

  
 USS Plunger SSN-595 Tribute
The USS Plunger SSN-595 was the third of what came to be known as the world's "first modern, quiet, deep-diving fast attack submarines, "integrating such advanced features as a hydrodynamically shaped hull, a large bow-mounted sonar array, advanced sound-silencing features, and an integrated control/attack center with the proven S5W reactor plant.
Plunger was also awarded the prestigious Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award in 1986 as the most combat-ready warship in the Pacific.
The overhead picture of Plunger at Mare Island NSY was taken sometime in January 1990, she had been Defueled and final preparations were being made for towing to Bremerton WA.
goatlocker.org /plunger   (990 words)

  
 Triplex, reciprocating, positive displacement piston and plunger pumps-CAT PUMPS
With each revolution of the crankshaft there is a direct motion in the plunger rods [piston] resulting in a positive output of flow from the pump.
At the beginning of the stroke, the plunger displaces the liquid in the manifold chamber and forces the discharge valve open.
As the plunger rod begins its backward stroke, the inlet valve opens [moves away from the ceramic plunger] and allows the inlet flow to enter the manifold chamber through the holes in the ceramic plunger.
www.catpumps.com /pages/aboutus_work.html   (735 words)

  
 K-S Plunger Pumps
Plunger Pumps are positive displacement pumps that "displace" a given amount of fluid on each cycle (stroke) of operation.
By utilizing a special plunger housing which supports the motor and reducer, the fabricated steel base supplied with all conventional plunger pumps can be eliminated.
Plunger pumps are heavy duty, cast iron pumps designed specifically to pump sludges up to 12% solids.
www.komline.com /Products_Services/Pumps/PlungerPumps.html   (787 words)

  
 NOVA Online | Hitler's Lost Sub | Plunger
Plunger, launched in 1897, failed before ever leaving the dock.
As one of Holland's employees later testified, "They forced us to put steam in the Plunger against Mr.
put the steam on, we found it was so hot we could not live in her." In what must be an unwitting irony, the first U.S. Navy submarine with built-in air conditioning was the 1935 Plunger, SS-179.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/lostsub/hist1861n14.html   (77 words)

  
 Plunger Filler Restorations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
I would eventually find out the reason: plunger fillers have a very small set of contact areas (in places less than a square mm) whereas vacumatics and other sac filler variations have a much larger area of rubber exposure to inks and air.
The right way to restore a plunger filler remains to use the original packing chamber to hold the seals in place and to have a tight fitting lubricated washer.
Onoto plungers cost $18 to restore (they are easier IF the parts are complete) and doric plunger fillers cost the same as sheaffer's.
members.aol.com /RepairPens   (1804 words)

  
 Manual Clamps - Variable Stroke Plunger Action
The locking lever (A) is then rotated clockwise which locks the plunger by means of the collet (D) and simultaneously advances the plunger to apply clamping force to the work.
The actual plunger power travel is 2.5 mm for the models with 8 mm plunger diameter, 3 mm for models with 12 mm plungers, and 4 mm for models with 16 mm plunger diameter.
Long stroke models, whose plungers are sold separately in a choice of lengths, have the locking lever attached directly to the threaded sleeve.
www.mjvail.com /destaco/destaco82.html   (184 words)

  
 Drain Opener by Jet Plunger – Toilet Plunger and Holder   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Jet Plunger is environmentally-safe and does not use CO, gas or other cartridges or chemicals and is safe to use.
The ergonomically-designed Jet Plunger uses a large volume of air that is generated between an inner and outer barrel.
Plunger types vary from force cup, flat bell, to force cup with retractable flap, to accordion bellow-type plungers.
www.jetplunger.com /store/drain_opener.aspx   (1082 words)

  
 Plunger - Information
Since plungers contain different materials for their two major parts, this is a strong and economic way to assemble them.
When the job is done, flush the toilet with the plunger in the bowl.
You can never wear out the adhesion that a plunger provides as long as the surface you give it is good enough.
members.tripod.com /~zimfor/pl_info.html   (968 words)

  
 NerfHaven
The plunger rides inside of the bolt which allowed for the rifle to be kept as compact as possible.
The plunger travel worked out to be a little under 6 inches, which is what I had initially planned on it being anyway.
The purpose of this hole is to allow air in behind the plunger to prevent a drop in pressure caused by the rear of the plunger as it.
nerfhaven.com /homemade/boltsniper_far   (5614 words)

  
 Q28 Plunger Pump
Premium quality plungers and packing provides unmatched service life in even the toughest applications.
Individual cylinder covers allow removal of plungers and inlet valves through the front of the fluid cylinder.
Plunger rods and seals can be removed and replaced without disassembling the power end.
www.fmctechnologies.com /FluidControl/Pump/Plunger/Q28.aspx   (171 words)

  
 plunger.htm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The changing altitude of the Sun is how the duration of the year is determined.
Set a toilet plunger on the sidewalk or on a poster board and trace the circular bottom with chalk so that it can be returned to its original position.
It works best to set the plunger on the south side of the walk or poster board.
solar.physics.montana.edu /tslater/plunger/plunger.htm   (452 words)

  
 USS Plunger SS 179   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
USS Plunger along side the USS Fulton AS 11, July 24, 1942.
Gangway from USS Fulton AS 11 to the Plunger foredeck.
Plungers Officers pose for the camera, WW II, on the aft cigarette deck of Plunger
www.rddesigns.com /subs/179.html   (468 words)

  
 USS PLUNGER SS179   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The second ship to bear the name "Plunger" was the SS-179, Launched on 8 July, 1936 at the Portsmouth Navy Yard and commissioned on 19 November of the same year.
Following sea trials and initial outfitting the "Plunger" transited the Panama Canal to report to her homeport in San Diego, California in November, 1937, her first few years to be spent in routine patrols and exercises.
Following Her Twelfth War Patrol, The "Plunger" was sent to Philadelphia in April/May of 1945 for a much needed overhaul.
home.comcast.net /~ussplungerss179   (255 words)

  
 The Perfect Toilet Plunger & Holder from The GoodManors Plunger Company
Invented by Kendik Rubber Company, the Perfect Plunger is the only toilet plunger on the market that pushes with force, cleans up easily and features a suction cup that is guaranteed not to fold inward and trap waste water.
The Perfect Plunger is designed to properly fit virtually all toilets, and is especially useful on low water flow toilets.
The Perfect Plunger is made from a long-lasting compound, that has proven durable over 30 years of testing.
www.thegoodmanorscompany.com /perfectplunger.html   (130 words)

  
 Plunger Tuning (TATA)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A couple of quick definitions: "Plunger" is a device that absorbs some of the arrow's flexing at the moment of acceleration, so that the arrow doesn't bounce hard right and then left.
Screw the plunger down (Clockwise) to maximum tension, which on the Beiter means that it is totally stiff just like it was with the matchstick.
Continue to back off the plunger spring one CCW revolution at a time, shoot a couple of arrows, repeat, and watch the arrows slowly migrate from left to right across the target as the spring tension weakens.
texasarchery.org /Documents/Tune/tata.htm   (2347 words)

  
 Dalek Plungers 101
When the Daleks appear on the Sci Fi cable channel this spring their plungers will be blurred out to comply with FCC indecency legislations in the USA.
A dalek plunger can be used for tracing around, for anytime when you need to draw a perfect large circle, such as for a sewing pattern or carpentry project.
A Dalek plunger is helpful when you are in Manila and you want to catch a jeepney ride but don't want to stick your hand out into the dangerous streets.
daleks.blogspot.com   (1911 words)

  
 Plunger Canister - Bathroom Plunger plus Stainless Steel Container
Hide a plunger in plain sight with this sleek plunger canister combo.
Designed to complement most bathroom decors, this convenient plunger container will fit unobtrusively into a corner close to the commode (19 1/4" H x 5" diameter).
The plunger diameter is 4 1/2" and the canister includes an easy to clean plastic inner tray.
www.stacksandstacks.com /html/100808_bathroom-plunger-with-stainless-steel-container.htm   (201 words)

  
 Coffee for Connoisseurs
At its simplest, a plunger consists of a cylindrical jug, a filter with the same diameter as the interior of the jug, and a stick attached to the filter which can be used to push it down into the jug, filtering the coffee from the grounds as it goes.
The simplicity of plunger brewing has made it the most popular method used in Australian households; the complications involved mean it's rarely used at its full potential.
As with filters, the manufacturers of plungers all have their own definitions of what constitutes a cup, so it's wise to measure the actual capacity of your plunger before you begin.
www.coffeeco.com.au /altcof/altcoffeepage7.html   (708 words)

  
 Invisible Plunger, Inc.
When a clog occurs, the Invisible Plunger is used with a similar motion to un-clog the trap.
The plunger demonstration toilet is used to show the exceptional plunging power of the Invisible Plunger, compared to ordinary ugly plungers.
The clear pipe with the orange float is used to measure the force exerted on the output side of the toilet.
www.invisibleplunger.com   (445 words)

  
 Plumbing Tips-Unclogging Drains
The first thing to reach for when the water stops draining is a plunger.
If the plunger didn't work it's time to try the snake, but this time we are going to feed it in through the overflow plate.
Sometimes a plunger will work, if not, place the auger in the toilet with the upturned tip going into the drain and push down as you crank to the right.
www.raymondhardware.com /clogs.html   (1203 words)

  
 Van Hoek Software REALbasic Plugins
Plunger can handle old (mac) and new style plugin formats, and will list the properties, methods, events, constants, interfaces, and modules, a plugin defines.
RB Plugin Plunger and its plugin loader are closed to the public.
Note: not every method is documented yet, You need RB Plugin Plunger to inspect the methods, properties and events.
homepage.mac.com /vanhoek#timebase   (5742 words)

  
 Plungees decorative plungers - the pretty plunger in a pretty box
When plunger is needed, simply lift the plunger up by the handle and the top opens automatically; when finished using the plunger, return the plunger to the box and the top closes.
When plunger is needed, simply slide the plunger out the opening in the back of the box; when finished using the plunger, return the plunger to the box through the opening in the back.
The most important feature of the plunger is the plunger cup, because that is what clears the clog!
www.plungees.com /features.php   (753 words)

  
 Sheet Music Plus - Plunger Techniques   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
As a widely acclaimed jazz trombonist, Al has demonstrated his unique plunger talents with a variety of different bands, most notably with Count Basie.
He has developed a new way to notate the subtle effects plunger playing can achieve and he explains the secrets of correct equipment preparation and technique.
Detailed instruction is accompanied by exercises and examples which are demonstrated on a cassette by Al alone and with a studio brass and rhythm section.
www.sheetmusicplus.com /a/item.html?item=2871946&id=79590   (174 words)

  
 Jet Plunger for Clogged Toilet, Sink – Bathroom Toilet Plunger for a Drain Opener   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Jet Plunger is a highly efficient Toilet Plunger, Drain and Sink Plunger.
Unlike regular Plungers, the Jet Toilet Plunger is very effective at breaking up clogs and also does not use Co2 or other dangerous, explosive cartridges.
To learn more about why a clogged toilet will be a thing of the past and why Jet Plunger's self-generated Jet Compressed Air is so effective as a Drain Opener, visit the Technology and FAQ sections of this Web site.
www.jetplunger.com   (372 words)

  
 Articles - Plunger   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A sink plunger, pictured at the right in the image above, has a flat rim designed to fit over a sink, bathtub, shower, or similar opening to form a seal.
A toilet plunger, pictured at the left in the image above, has a flange designed to fit into the bottom of a flush toilet bowl, with the flange entering into the exit pipe, forming a seal.
The flange of a toilet plunger can be flipped up inside the plunger in order to use it as a sink plunger.
www.worldsink.com /articles/Plunger   (272 words)

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