Thursday

July 30, 2015

The new water meter.
 
Across our irrigation district the dethridge water wheels that have been in place since the scheme’s development in the 1940’s are gradually being replaced. These wheels, seen here and here, measured the water as it came onto each farm. This new slip meter syphon replaces two wheels.
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10 comments:

  1. Rhodesia30 July 2015 at 19:31

    Interesting and I love the pink sky. Diane

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  2. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment30 July 2015 at 21:16

    Another change with technology and good to keep a record of it like this.

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  3. ADRIAN30 July 2015 at 22:36

    I much prefer the wheels.

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  4. Rose31 July 2015 at 00:25

    The wheel are much more photogenic, but I guess this is progress. The sky is a winner any time!

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  5. Margaret D31 July 2015 at 00:27

    Awesome sky...we saw today here in Kununurra similar..

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  6. Terry and Linda31 July 2015 at 02:08

    I like the wheels better!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

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  7. Bill 31 July 2015 at 04:57

    Love the sky, Lynda!

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  8. Elephant's Child31 July 2015 at 07:23

    Fascinating. I agree with others that the wheels are more photogenic, but there is beauty in efficiency too.
    Love that sky.

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  9. Doniene31 July 2015 at 12:57

    Hope the transition goes smoothly! Water rights can be an issue!

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  10. Ida31 July 2015 at 13:53

    Well technology may be great and perhaps more efficient but I found the wheels more charming.

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