Turbine, water

Description

Pelton wheel turbine, by James Gordon & Co., 1927; used to generate electricity at Noddsdale House, Largs, from 1927 - 2009

Museum reference

T.2012.68.1

Collection

Technology

Object name

Turbine, water

Production information

James Gordon and Co. Ltd, Maker
London, England, Northern Europe
Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd, Maker
Kendal, Cumbria, England, Northern Europe
Electric Construction Co. Ltd, Maker
Wolverhampton, England, Northern Europe

Date

1927

Materials

Metal, Paint, Wire

Associations

Inventor: Lester Pelton

Exhibitions

• Energise (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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