Pelton Wheel
Submitted by SdosRemedios on Tue, 2007-03-13 18:16.
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The Empire Mine produced 5.8 million ounces of gold in its operating history of 106 years (1850-1956). It featured a 30 foot diameter Pelton wheel which provided power to the rock crusher seen in this panorama.