Plant for the extraction of drinking water in Pajara, Fuerteventura, Spain
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Plant for the extraction of drinking water with a mule in Pajara, Fuerteventura.
Waymark Code: WMW3K4
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 07/06/2017
Views: 3
On the square in front of the town hall of Pajara is located this facility for the extraction of drinking water in Pajara.
The plant consists of a waterwheel with various collecting vessels, a large gear wheel, which has driven the water wheel and a wooden trunk.
For the extraction of drinking water, a mule was formerly bound to the log. The mule is then circulated until enough water has been collected.
So the info according to our tourist guide.
Type of Machine: Waterwheel
Year the machine was built: unknown
Year the machine was put on display: unknown
Is there online documentation for this machine: Not listed
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