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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

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Gairloch
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Ross And Cromarty
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

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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.

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