Water circulator, or 'hydrokineter', on wood base, designed to promote circulation in boilers so steam can be raised without straining machinery, by G and J Weir, G. & J. Weir and Co Ltd, Cathcart, Glasgow, Scotland, 1890
Details
- Category:
- Marine Engines
- Object Number:
- 1890-75
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and paint
- Measurements:
-
overall: 380 mm x 400 mm x 400 mm,
- type:
- pump - machinery
- credit:
- G and J Weir
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