Burgvey, the Hombusch Estate Power and Pumping Station

Electrical engineering from 1908: The engine house in Mechernich-Burgfey is a technical monument of the highest order. Originally a combined water-lifting and …

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eifelkater

January 26, 2026

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The waterwheel and pump were restored to working order. When someone inside pulls the drive belt, the power is effortlessly transferred to the outside, and the waterwheel turns. With water power, of course, it would work the other way around.

However, when the pipes also needed replacing, they decided to convert to electric operation.

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R.Bungartz

August 22, 2020

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A tour of the machine hall is possible in groups of 10 or more and by prior appointment. The link to the relevant contact is available here: nesselrode-hombusch.de/index.php/fuehrung.html

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