Apollo Command Module (Block II) food preparation water unit, measuring approximately 8.5 x 12 x 12.5, with an Airesearch parts tag affixed to the reverse, reading: "Reservoir Pot Water, Part 892150-6-1, Serial 29-147, Order NAS9-150, NASA 004000029147, Ref Spec ME901-0223-0071," with a date stamp below, "Nov 26, 1969." The front of the unit is etched "Food Preparation Water" and has two blue anodized pull-switches marked "Cold" and "Hot," a spigot below, and an area marked "Drain." In very good to fine condition, with general wear and some corrosion to the pull-switches. Located in the Command Module's lower equipment bay, this is the unit that provided both chilled water for the drink packs and hot water for the food packs. The nozzle fits the openings on the beverage and food packs to prevent leakage of water into the cabin. A unique, identifiable piece of Apollo hardware.
