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ca. 1896-1921 Rider Hot-Air Pumping Engine
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Description
Throughout the 1800s and early 1900s, hot air engines were used pump water, particularly for rural homes around the world. The major benefit was they required much less skill to use than steam engines and did not have boilers that could explode. This engine was used to pump domestic water for a community of estates in Tenants Harbor, ME. In the 1900s, hot air engines were replaced by electric motors and small gas engines that required less attention…
Throughout the 1800s and early 1900s, hot air engines were used pump water, particularly for rural homes around the world. The major benefit was they required much less skill to use than steam engines and did not have boilers that could explode. This engine was used to pump domestic water for a community of estates in Tenants Harbor, ME. In the 1900s, hot air engines were replaced by electric motors and small gas engines that required less attention from users.
Year:
1896
Make / Manufacturer:
Rider-Ericsson Engine Company
Model:
6" Hot air
Location Created:
New York
Donated By:
Mrs. Webster H. Smith