Historical information

Pumps were used to move water from one place to another. This one was connected by a belt to an engine that would drive it. Electricity is used to drive pumps nowadays.

Significance

This pump was used in the original Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.

Physical description

Blue steel and brass water pump bolted onto a wooden base. The stand of the pump is rectangular at one end and round at the other. The rectangular end has a hollow brass cylinder extending up. Inside the brass cylinder is a steel piece with a wide brass cylinder attached at right angles at the top. This is attached at the top to a blue steel 'T' at which the other end has a blue (on the inside) wheel with four curved spokes. When the wheel is turned the steel piece inside the cylinder moves from side to side.
On either side of the cylinder, at its base are outlets with screw on fittings.

Inscriptions & markings

Embossed "Simplex" along the stem of the 'T' and "Model / D" on the opposite side.