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- The turbine water wheel shaft and the right side end bearing unit.
- The James Leffel Sampson Horizontal Turbine unit. A pair of 35'' turbine wheels inside.
- Brad asked to see inside the turbine unit, Mike unbolting the inspection cover.
- Mike showing Brad the dewatered turbine system, circa 11-12-2022.
- The turbine access cover removed.
- Inside the turbine unit looking up at the head gate opening with the trash grates removed.
- A light used inside to inspect the turbine unit for an annual inspection.
- Ready to power wash the inside of the unit.
- Showing the original gate shaft disconnected when the unit was upgraded.
- Inside bottom of the unit.
- The horizontal turbine water wheel system on the right side in the unit.
- Mike showing a picture of the condition of the 116 year old 35 inch turbine (the right turbine in the unit).
- Walking toward the generating room in the powerhouse.
- Inside the turbine unit looking (upriver) inside the 8 foot diameter intake water conduit.
- The James Leffel Sampson Horizontal Turbine unit. A pair of 35'' turbine wheels inside.