History nicked from @dansgas1000
The pumps were initially powered by a small Blackstone Diesel engine, model OP. Looking at similar examples online I would guess that this engine was capable of producing around 20 horsepower. The power would’ve originally been delivered to the pumps via a drive belt. In previous reports the belt itself was intact but unfortunately, it is now lying on the floor. The pump house would’ve later had access to electricity given that electric motors were fitted to each pump. The pumps are of the hydraulic ram type and were engineered and manufactured by London-based Hayward Tyler & Co., which was founded in 1815. Other features within the building include a water tank, presumably for cooling the engine, an external oil tank, a very small control panel on the wall, and a workbench.
Photos were taken on my Nikon D3200 with kit lens.
Cheers for viewing and if you find my lens cap in there drop me a message.
The pumps were initially powered by a small Blackstone Diesel engine, model OP. Looking at similar examples online I would guess that this engine was capable of producing around 20 horsepower. The power would’ve originally been delivered to the pumps via a drive belt. In previous reports the belt itself was intact but unfortunately, it is now lying on the floor. The pump house would’ve later had access to electricity given that electric motors were fitted to each pump. The pumps are of the hydraulic ram type and were engineered and manufactured by London-based Hayward Tyler & Co., which was founded in 1815. Other features within the building include a water tank, presumably for cooling the engine, an external oil tank, a very small control panel on the wall, and a workbench.
Photos were taken on my Nikon D3200 with kit lens.
Cheers for viewing and if you find my lens cap in there drop me a message.
