Shallow Well Pumping Unit - Brea, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 55.585 W 117° 50.242
11S E 422603 N 3754312
One of a few machines on display at the Olinda Oil Museum.
Waymark Code: WMPT6A
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2015
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The plaque says, "Shell Oil Company used this beam balance pumpkin unit, manufactured by National Supply Company of Torrance, California for their local production of oil in wells less than 1,000 feet deep. This unit was used on a well to be pumped but not fro drilling the well. Similar to the cable-tool, it has a power sources, electronic motor, a walking beam and a Sampson post for support."
Type of Machine: Not listed
Year the machine was built: Not listed
Year the machine was put on display: Not listed
Is there online documentation for this machine: Not listed
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