Claymills Victorian Pumping Station   [ Steam Powered ]

Agitator Engine House

Pearns pump

The Pearns pump used to pump water for the lime slaking process.
As its original location was demolished, this engine has been relocated to its present position.

Agitator engine

The Agitator engine drove paddles mounted on a long shaft down in the sewage culvert the other side of the wall with a chain from the far side of the flywheel.

Walk around outside over B suction pit to the workshop
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