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1925 Opening of the extension to the existing power station consisting of 2x6000kW turbo-generators; [[Vickers]] were main contractors | 1925 Opening of the extension to the existing power station consisting of 2x6000kW turbo-generators; [[Vickers]] were main contractors | ||
1936 Second power station commmissioned. The main turbine-alternators were supplied by [[Metropolitan-Vickers]]. The plant included a 12.5 kVA [[Ljungstrom|Brush-Ljungstrom]] house service turbine-alternator. Boilers by the [[Stirling Boiler Co]]. [[Mather and Platt]] boiler feed pumps. Air compressors by J. Browett-Lindley (1931) Ltd.<ref>[https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Special:MemberUsers?file=0/0e/Er19361009.pdf] The Engineer, 9 October 1936</ref> | 1936 [[Fulham New Power Station|Second power station]] commmissioned. The main turbine-alternators were supplied by [[Metropolitan-Vickers]]. The plant included a 12.5 kVA [[Ljungstrom|Brush-Ljungstrom]] house service turbine-alternator. Boilers by the [[Stirling Boiler Co]]. [[Mather and Platt]] boiler feed pumps. Air compressors by J. Browett-Lindley (1931) Ltd.<ref>[https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Special:MemberUsers?file=0/0e/Er19361009.pdf] The Engineer, 9 October 1936</ref> | ||
1937 Fulham Power Station, Townmead Road, became a 'Selected Station' under the provisions of the [[Central Electricity Board]] | 1937 Fulham Power Station, Townmead Road, became a 'Selected Station' under the provisions of the [[Central Electricity Board]] | ||
Revision as of 09:38, 12 January 2025
1897 Fulham Metropolitan Borough Council's Electricity Undertaking was authorised.
1901 electricity supply began.
1925 Opening of the extension to the existing power station consisting of 2x6000kW turbo-generators; Vickers were main contractors
1936 Second power station commmissioned. The main turbine-alternators were supplied by Metropolitan-Vickers. The plant included a 12.5 kVA Brush-Ljungstrom house service turbine-alternator. Boilers by the Stirling Boiler Co. Mather and Platt boiler feed pumps. Air compressors by J. Browett-Lindley (1931) Ltd.[1]
1937 Fulham Power Station, Townmead Road, became a 'Selected Station' under the provisions of the Central Electricity Board
c. 1940/42 Fulham power station produced war equipment on its machine tools outside maintenance periods. Employees of Borough of Fulham Electricity Department were assisted by women taken on and trained for the work.[2]
See Also
Sources of Information
- [3] National Archives