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[[John Blake]] invented the hydram in the mid 1800's. Another example of fine Victorian engineering, the hydram is capable of pumping water using only the power of a flowing body of water.  
[[John Blake]] invented the Hydram in the mid 1800's. Another example of fine Victorian engineering, the Hydram is capable of pumping water using only the power of a flowing body of water.  
They are still produced today by [[Allspeeds]] which is testimony to its efficiency and simplicity.  
They are still produced today by [[Allspeeds]] which is testimony to its efficiency and simplicity.  
Their current [http://www.allspeeds.co.uk/blake_hydram/index.htm website] has all the details.
Their current [http://www.allspeeds.co.uk/blake_hydram/index.htm website] has all the details.

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Two Blake ram pumps at Westonzoyland Museum
At Westonzoyland Museum
1938.
1938.

John Blake invented the Hydram in the mid 1800's. Another example of fine Victorian engineering, the Hydram is capable of pumping water using only the power of a flowing body of water. They are still produced today by Allspeeds which is testimony to its efficiency and simplicity. Their current website has all the details.

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