2003

SH6946 : Hydroelectric power station, Llechwedd

taken 21 years ago, near to Rhiwbryfdir, Gwynedd, Wales

Hydroelectric power station, Llechwedd
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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SH6946, 92 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 25 July, 2003   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 15 January, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 6971 4688 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:0.2003N 3:56.5844W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SH 6971 4688
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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