| Author | Message | ||
     Marlowe Member Username: Sharpy Post Number: 56 Registered: 08-2006 |
I just purchased a new (and my first) Peterson 20s system pipe. What is the purpose of the brass(?) screw- in fitting on the end of the stem where it fits into the shank? My father has a very old 307 and it has no such feature. | ||
| Tom Mueller Member Username: Tommueller Post Number: 208 Registered: 04-2008 |
That is known as a condenser, intended to trap moisture. I have a few pipes that came with them and like the way they work; they're also easy to clean. I've also read that the value of your pipe will decrease without them, if originally issued with them. You'll find mixed reviews AFA keeping vs tossing them. You can find a lot of threads on this forum by searching condenser or stinger. | ||
| Eric Wiener Member Username: Ericw Post Number: 150 Registered: 04-2000 |
Hi, Marlowe. The 20s is a System DeLuxe pipe which is their highest grade system pipe they make (I believe). There used to be condensers on different models throughout Peterson's history. I have an old Pre-republic Peterson Deluxe (not the system pipe) which was my grandfather's and had a screw on condenser that was made from bone (I was told by the pipe repairman that broke the condenser!). In the System line the Premier and DeLuxe systems had condensers until not too long ago. I got a brand new System Premier and the condenser is no longer there. The DeLuxe has them and I think it is all to the good, especially with the System. Let us know what you think. Best of luck with it.~Eric | ||
| Marlowe Member Username: Sharpy Post Number: 57 Registered: 08-2006 |
Thanks Tom, I'll try it with and without but I'll keep the condenser stored away if I decide I like it without. The pipe is a good find: never smoked, made in 1976 according to the hallmarks. Thanks for the info. | ||
| Harvey Click Member Username: Fafhrd Post Number: 1492 Registered: 03-2006 |
The condenser also acts as a tenon extender, so the tenon will reach partway into the System well. |