"Gilkes" 1 h.p. Pelton Wheel

"Gilkes" 1 h.p. Pelton Wheel, direct-coupled to a 0.5 K.W. D.C. generator, on bed-plate mounted on water-tank, with motor-driven pump; also switchboard with instruments, starter and resistances; the whole forming a self-continued, working exhibits

Details

Category:
Motive Power
Object Number:
1955-184
type:
wheel
credit:
Gilbert, Gilkes and Gordon Limited

Parts

Pelton wheel & generator

Pelton wheel & generator

Pelton wheel & generator

Measurements:
overall (2 of 6): 330 mm x 440 mm x 375 mm,
overall (5 of 6): 110 mm x 305 mm x 430 mm,
overall (3 of 6): 290 mm x 875 mm x 435 mm,
overall (4 of 6): 580 mm x 1180 mm x 730 mm,
overall (1 of 6): 925 mm x 1570 mm x 860 mm,
overall (6 of 6): 80 mm x 160 mm x 190 mm,
Object Number:
1955-184/1
type:
generators
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Spare parts & accessories

Spare parts & accessories

Spare parts & accessories

Object Number:
1955-184/2
type:
accessories
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Pelton wheel control panel.

Pelton wheel control panel

Pelton wheel control panel.

Measurements:
overall: 980 mm x 845 mm x 410 mm,
overall (estimate): 30kg
Object Number:
1955-184/3
type:
control panel