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Subject: 
Re: Faucets
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lugnet.build
Date: 
Mon, 26 Nov 2001 00:35:32 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.direct, Allan Bedford writes:
> > In lugnet.lego.direct, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > In lugnet.lego.direct, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> > > 
> > > "r2" <lego@r2eng.com> wrote in message news:Gn2I13.E16@lugnet.com...
> > > > This wonderful part has resurfaced in the Metroliner and Club Car. How
> > > > difficult would it be to produce this part in a parts or bulk pack,
> > > > preferable bulk. This is the second best special part Lego has produced,
> > > > besides the garage door of course.
> > > > 
> > > > Real faucets are a great addition to any town.
> > 
> > like these: http://guide.lugnet.com/partsref/search.cgi?q=69c01
> > 
> > > I think you will find they are called taps.
> > 
> > I think you will find that the part Rose refers to is a "faucet" when most
> > people talk about it, even if partsref calls it a tap.... it's on a 1x2
> > modified plate/tile and has a spout that sticks out as well as a suggestion
> > of a ball handle. You cannot mount anything on it (at least not that I am • aware)
> 
> I guess it depends on how strict your definition of 'mount' is.  :)
> 
> Take a look at this classic space set:
> 
> http://guide.lugnet.com/set/920_2
> 
> If you look carefully at the backside of the launch tower you'll see two of
> the faucets used to good effect, along with a short length of thin rubber • hose.
> 
> They are similarly used on the base of the tower, where you see the fuel
> truck connecting to them.  Ah, the memories.

Used in a similar fashion in the 8860 car chassis,
http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8860, where the "taps" are actually used as spark
plugs!

ROSCO



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