Ouray Colorado Hydro Generator Plant

Dick Fowler was our tour guide today and demonstrated a Pelton wheel and system that he built, using the hoist motor from the old Sunnyside Mine in Silverton. Motors and Generators have a lot in common and can be made to serve as either. The one shown here is small compared to the huge Pelton wheel in their main system. Visit our web page and see the entire plant: http://www.old-engine.com/ouray.htm And http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16148

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[dazedNconfused4444]

is this located down by the river towards box canyon? i have a house in ouray and was curious about this place. do they offer tours?

thanks,

brad

[oldengine1]

Go up toward box canyon and then circle down and around until you are on the west side of the river. Follow the pipe or follow the transmission lines. You might get lucky and get someone to show you around. The place is pretty much open in the summer.

[Sojaofdapepo]

DC is better nikola knew it

[krhall78]

Tesla gave us many things besides the Theory of Alternating Current. He also gave us the AC Induction motor, The "tesla Coil", stepping transformers, and even the means to light up cities. Nikola Tesla was never given the true recognition he deserved, and most of his work was taken for granted

[ztfizzy]

Tesla was so ahead of the future. A.C. was his gift to mankind.