2003
SH6946 : Hydroelectric power station, Llechwedd
taken 21 years ago, near to Rhiwbryfdir, Gwynedd, Wales
Hydroelectric power station, Llechwedd
This is the Pant Yr Afon power station built to serve Llechwedd Quarry which in 2003 was still in use. The plant dates to 1904 and consists of two Gilbert Gilkes pelton wheel water turbines driving Johnson & Phillips six pole 175 kW DC dynamos at 385 rpm. On this occasion only one was running. Note the simple wooden barrier between the operator and the machinery. This was an extremely nice treat for anyone interest in serious industrial archaeology or early(ish) electrical plant.
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