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Old 01-11-2013, 10:45 PM   #50
Luke Bunyip
 
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Default Re: What WOULD you find in a dwarven mine?

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Originally Posted by Anaraxes View Post
Why are pumps TL5 minimum? Sure, having a Newcomen engine is nice. But there are earlier means of moving water uphill. For that matter, I think they're still using the Archimedes screw in some places in the Netherlands.
I think the issue is the motor, not the valving etc. But thank you for reminding me of Archimedes screws.
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