Loch Bad Na Scalaig Penstocks
Penstocks (20th Century)
Site Name Loch Bad Na Scalaig Penstocks
Classification Penstocks (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Kerry Falls Hydroelectric Power Scheme; Gairloch
Canmore ID 313071
Site Number NG87SW 41.03
NGR NG 82900 72005
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/313071
- Council Highland
- Parish Gairloch
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
Field Visit (2010)
The penstocks carry water from the intake dam to the powerhouse under pressure. Several sections of the penstocks flow uphill with trickle valves. The penstock is constructed from welded steel sections. Prior to entering the powerhouse the penstock goes underground where it is split into three separate feeds, one to each turbine. These penstocks are of predominantly standard type. PL Payne, 1988, 5; E Wood, 2002, 38; J Miller, 2002.