Old 1880s #5 Pelton Water Motor For Sale
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This wheel is located in Austrailia, Packing and Shipping Available.
Information about the wheel below.

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Top Removed Beautiful Restoration New Bearings All New Hardware
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The shaft has been replaced. The bearings have been replaced. There is a nozzle in the unit which is in as new condition. A reducer needs to be fabricated say 4" to 2" and welded to the existing stub at the flange with a vanstone flange to connect to the penstock. Presumably an informed person would use 4" HDPE pipe for the penstock as it can be butt fusion welded and of course dosen't rust. I also suggest that a 60-80lb flywheel be installed on the off side shaft to improve torque. An additional bearing pedestal should be considered to support the shaft on the flywheel side to reduce bearing loads. The unit has fully gasketed and assembled with 316 stainless steel fasteners