mrmoshe Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm sure most Raiders have got a nipper pump at home. I've got three which have all packed it in, even bastardising them to make one good one. It's time to buy a new one and I would like everyone's opinion on which pump is the best. There are quite a few on the market with brands like: Berkley Wilson Alvey Force ten (crap) and more that I can't remember. I know there's one that has a rubber grommet where the bushing is on the top, but can't find the brand. Anyone have a favourite?? Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austral Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 alvey for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYp Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm sure most Raiders have got a nipper pump at home. I've got three which have all packed it in, even bastardising them to make one good one. It's time to buy a new one and I would like everyone's opinion on which pump is the best. There are quite a few on the market with brands like: Berkley Wilson Alvey Force ten (crap) and more that I can't remember. I know there's one that has a rubber grommet where the bushing is on the top, but can't find the brand. Anyone have a favourite?? Cheers, Pete. Hi Pete, Alvey by a mile. cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Cant go past alvey cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi there Peter I'm not sure whether you know this or not but you can buy a complete plunger fitting for a nipper pump at most good tackle shops for about $8.00 -$10.00 each... Undo the wingnut and take the fitting off and see if they can match the best two of the three..Otherwise the extra long Wilson nipper pumps that are available at a large boating chain but not exclusive to I wouldn't think is very hard to beat even as a second pump when there is a definate need to pump into a group of holes several times in order to find the depth that the nippers have gone down to on a hot sunny day for example.. Cheers mate Byron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Alvey! Cheers, Grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemmm Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm not sure on brands but I know one thing, never buy a short one. The longer versions will save your back. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berleyguts Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Alvey king size. Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjustedpete Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 And dont forget to buy a pair of thongs too, the best rubber for a yabbie pump. the leather just doesn't cut the mustard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I'll purchase the Alvey then. Cheers, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tevoro Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I've got a Force 10 Couldnt afford an Alvey So far, its worked OK so not complaining... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpig Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We bought an alvey for cousin for his 21st birthday. Funny present you may say but he thought it was great. We had it engraved as well. That was over Thirty years ago now the engraving has worn away with age, plenty of washer have been replaced but he still has only ever owns one yabbied pump. Guess what brand mine is? Cheer Kingpig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I've got a Force 10 Couldnt afford an Alvey So far, its worked OK so not complaining... Wait for the welded top to break away from the barrel like mine has..or the second one where the handle failed! Not to mention the crappy washers they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Ya can't beat Alvey, Pete - I am pretty sure that Cam still has our Dad's brass one & he had used it for many years before Cam inherited it in 1968! Good tip for the replacement 'washer' too, Adjustedpete!! Enjoy using your Alvey, Pete Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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