Mueller
Co.
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The squared-off shape of the operating nut weather cap is the distinguishing
characteristic of the Improved model. The bonnet is distinctly more pointed than other similar
models.
This model was made from 1934 - 1980 (or 1982, depending upon which Mueller literature you believe); with four generations of design changes. Externally they are different as follows: |
1124 Nozzles: 1x 2½" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: 1947 Location: John A. collection Photo: J. Anderson |
2189 Nozzles: 1x 4" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: 1966 Location: Jack S. collection Photo: J. Selvey |
0347 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: 1962 Location: John A. collection Photo: J. Anderson |
1871 Nozzles: 1x 2½", 1x 4½" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: 1958 Note: has a Centurion replacement bonnet Location: John A. collection Photo: J. Anderson |
0123 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: 1954 Location: ? Photo: E. Kennedy |
0405 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: ? Note: tamperproof nut Location: ? Photo: E. Kennedy |
0408 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: 1972 Location: Atlanta, GA Photo: E. Kennedy |
1072 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" Size: 4¼" V.O. Dated: 1950 Location: Ed M. collection Photo: E. Masminster |
0157 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: 5¼" V.O. Dated: 1947 Location: Livingston, WI Photo: J. Quist |
1487 Nozzles: 3x 2½" Size: 5¼" V.O. Dated: none Location: Jack S. collection Photo: J. Selvey |
2051 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5" Size: 5¼" V.O. Dated: none (1934-47) Note: bonnet marked "Columbian Iron Works", barrel marked "Div. of Mueller Co." Location: Jeff K. collection Photo: J. Kaminski |
1073 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" Size: 5¼" V.O. Dated: 1973 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Photo: Ron McLain (side view) 1073b |
0692 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x ~4" Size: 5¼" V.O. Dated: ? Note: has a Centurion replacement bonnet Location: Kansas Photo: E. Kennedy |
0870 Nozzles: 3x 2½", 1x 5" Size: 5¼" V.O. Dated: 1948 Location: Massachusetts Photo: J. Kaminski |
2027 Nozzles: 2x 2½" 2x 4½" Size: 5¼" V.O. Dated: ? Note: no weather cap Location: Private Collection Photo: Kent Wheeler |
2517 Nozzles: 2x 2½" 1x 4½" Size: 5¼" V.O. Note: Disney World limited edition Photo courtesy of "sellandship" |
1488 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: 6¼" V.O. Dated: none (1934-47) Note: 12 bolt barrel joint Location: Massachusetts Photo: J. Kaminski |
0925 Nozzles: 3x 2½" Size: 6¼" V.O. Dated: none (1934-47) Note: 12 bolt barrel joint Note: no weather cap Location: Massachusetts Photo: J. Kaminski |
1489 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 4½" Size: 6¼" V.O. Dated: 1956 Note: 12 bolt barrel joint Location: Massachusetts Photo: J. Kaminski |
1490 Nozzles: 4x 2½" Size: 6¼" V.O. Dated: 1966 Location: New York state Photo: J. Kaminski |
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This hydrant gets its model name from the year it was introduced to the
market. In 1857, Heironymous Mueller founded the company in Decatur, IL.
In the 1950's and 60's Mueller named some of the more revolutionary
products in the water market after the the year the were introduced.
Hence, the '107' was introduced during the 107th year of Mueller.
Externally the 107 was not much different from the Improved model. The 107 used the Improved upper barrel castings with the valve opening size fraction ground off. The outward appearance of the tapered weather cap and less pointed bonnet are the key distinguishing features. Internally the 107 was very revolutionary. The two biggest features were the break-away coupling and the seat. The break-away coupling went to a steel pinned coupling, unlike the threaded brass combination of the Improved. The seat on the 107 was a bronze to bronze. The Improved used a iron to bronze seat that produced corrosion and became difficult to use after a few years in service. When looking at the 107, the Improved and the Centurion series, the 107 is more like the Centurion. The 107 could be considered an evolutionary leap or a test model for the features that would be used or discarded in the Centurion. The seating method and coupling were kept on the Centurion, but the bonnet style was reverted back to the earlier Improved model. There are more features to the Centurion, but this is a discussion of the 107. |
0348 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: 4" V.O. Dated: 1974 Location: John A. collection Photo: J. Anderson |
1066 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5" Size: 4" V.O. Dated: 1965 Location: Jeff K. collection Photo: J. Kaminski |
1796 Nozzles: 2x 2½" Size: 5" V.O. Dated: 1980 Location: Massachusetts Photo: J. Kaminski |
1746 Nozzles: 2x 2½", 1x 5" Size: 5" V.O. Dated: 1970 Location: Massachusetts Photo: J. Kaminski |
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