Historic Pumping Station in Germany | Hochablass Wasserwerk in Augsburg
The Wasserwerk am Hochablass is a Pumping Station in Augsburg/Germany, that was built in 1879 to provide running Water to the City. It pumped Ground Water to Households, and replaced a Centuries-old System of Spring Water, Aqueducts, Water Towers and Public Fountains. It was powered by three Water Turbines, that were repurposed for Power generation after the Pumping Station was decomissioned in 1973. As Part of Augsburgs historic Water Management System, it is an UNESCO World Heritage Site today. Every 1st Monday of the Months March-November, it is demonstrated to the Public.
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Lineshaft and Gears
03:17 Crank Drive
04:58 Plungers and Barrels
06:22 Check Valves
07:31 Expansion Vessels
08:50 Hydrophor Tanks
09:57 Diesel Engine
10:56 Power Generation