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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg < on 3/26/2011 3:56 AM >
| | | I've passed this old Power Plant Mini building thats across the street from the mother building often. I have been wondering what was inside so I took a look. Wonder what all the black spinning things are for?? anyway! The main building along with this baby one here were closed September 2007.
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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Price
Location: Houston,TX Gender: Male
Urbex: Keeping record of things most people have forgotten.
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 1 on 3/26/2011 7:48 AM >
| | | they seem to be electric cranks..... interesting.... cool find
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Captain_Slow The infamous Buttram Manfist
Location: Dallas, Tx Gender: Male
Obviously capable of mediocre things.
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 2 on 3/26/2011 8:27 AM >
| | | Some sort of valve system, maybe for steam or cooling? Nice find.
You, main building, camera, now.
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Raticus Moderator
Location: Tyler Gender: Male
Ratus exploricus abandonae
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 3 on 3/26/2011 4:44 PM >
| | | I don't know what those are. Would like to know though.
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Captain_Slow The infamous Buttram Manfist
Location: Dallas, Tx Gender: Male
Obviously capable of mediocre things.
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 4 on 3/26/2011 5:07 PM >
| | | Actually now that I look at them again (it's been bugging me, haha.) It looks like they're big hydraulic bottle jacks, or some sort of winch systems, maybe this building held something like big internal combustion backup generators, and to maintain them or whatnot they would use the jacks or winches to lift them off the ground.
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~Nin
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Male
Time is all funny.
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 5 on 3/27/2011 1:39 AM >
| | | I always figured those buildings housed pumps to bring water from the lake up to the power-plant as coolant. I wanna see what's beneath those bolted panels >.> .
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Harlan
Location: Austin Gender: Male
| | | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 6 on 3/27/2011 6:32 AM >
| | | Yeah, I've also wondered about the weird black things in there. But it's been abandoned for longer than you think- it was shut down in 1989. The other power-plant-which-must-not-be-named, in the east-side, is the one that closed in September 2007.
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Mr_Fiend
Location: Tulsa, OK Gender: Male
Infiltration Expert...
| | | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 7 on 3/27/2011 5:08 PM >
| | | Well it aint a power plant. And since its next to water, I'd say its an intake building for water supply. Those black things sticking up are long valve stems for some pretty large valves, probably 30 or 40 inch valves. Those cranks are gear boxes so you can actuate them open or closed. Since they are small gear boxes, I'd say the break to open torque isnt much, so the valves must be used to divert or stop flow. If you could look under the floor, you would see multiple large valves in a manifold set up, distributing flow to various pipes. I saw a lid in one pic, its probably access to the valve pit below, which is probably pretty good size.
Edit* After finding the building on maps, it is in fact a water intake building, for the power plant. Pulls the water straight from the river. [last edit 3/27/2011 5:16 PM by Mr_Fiend - edited 2 times]
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 8 on 3/28/2011 12:07 AM >
| | | Posted by Price they seem to be electric cranks..... interesting.... cool find
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Thank you!
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 9 on 3/28/2011 12:13 AM >
| | | Posted by Captain_Slow Actually now that I look at them again (it's been bugging me, haha.) It looks like they're big hydraulic bottle jacks, or some sort of winch systems, maybe this building held something like big internal combustion backup generators, and to maintain them or whatnot they would use the jacks or winches to lift them off the ground.
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That very well could be ...I've done a net search and the only thing that has ever come up is the main Bldg that it belongs too .. bummer [last edit 3/28/2011 12:46 AM by powersurge - edited 2 times]
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 10 on 3/28/2011 12:34 AM >
| | | Posted by Harlan Yeah, I've also wondered about the weird black things in there. But it's been abandoned for longer than you think- it was shut down in 1989. The other power-plant-which-must-not-be-named, in the east-side, is the one that closed in September 2007.
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oh ok sorry ill change that thak you
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
Please excuse me as I fade into your background
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 11 on 3/28/2011 12:47 AM >
| | | Posted by Mr_Fiend Well it aint a power plant. And since its next to water, I'd say its an intake building for water supply. Those black things sticking up are long valve stems for some pretty large valves, probably 30 or 40 inch valves. Those cranks are gear boxes so you can actuate them open or closed. Since they are small gear boxes, I'd say the break to open torque isnt much, so the valves must be used to divert or stop flow. If you could look under the floor, you would see multiple large valves in a manifold set up, distributing flow to various pipes. I saw a lid in one pic, its probably access to the valve pit below, which is probably pretty good size.
Edit* After finding the building on maps, it is in fact a water intake building, for the power plant. Pulls the water straight from the river.
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ok cool Mr_Friend thank you for the info
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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Superlocrian
Location: Austin, TX Gender: Male
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 12 on 3/28/2011 5:37 PM >
| | | Posted by Mr_Fiend Well it aint a power plant. And since its next to water, I'd say its an intake building for water supply. Those black things sticking up are long valve stems for some pretty large valves, probably 30 or 40 inch valves. Those cranks are gear boxes so you can actuate them open or closed. Since they are small gear boxes, I'd say the break to open torque isnt much, so the valves must be used to divert or stop flow. If you could look under the floor, you would see multiple large valves in a manifold set up, distributing flow to various pipes. I saw a lid in one pic, its probably access to the valve pit below, which is probably pretty good size.
Edit* After finding the building on maps, it is in fact a water intake building, for the power plant. Pulls the water straight from the river.
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I've been inside there and that's exactly what it is. Cazybeast2 and I got lucky enough to find the front door ajar one day and we where able to take a peak inside. its pretty neat.
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Superlocrian
Location: Austin, TX Gender: Male
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 13 on 3/28/2011 5:38 PM >
| | | at that time you could get down to the lower level, I guess they've welded it all up now eh?
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 14 on 3/29/2011 1:29 AM >
| | | Posted by Superlocrian at that time you could get down to the lower level, I guess they've welded it all up now eh?
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They have a pad lock on the door and gates now..I think a homeless person chills at one of the entrance doors Because of the makeshift bed and pile of clothing under the deck..we didn’t want to poke around too much In fear that Gacy may jump out in his clown suit and get us lol ..I really wanted to look out of the back windows too see the view..
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 15 on 3/29/2011 1:35 AM >
| | | Posted by powersurge
ok cool Mr_Friend thank you for the info
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I wish the site would let Let me modify the post to put up the correct information lol
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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Captain_Slow The infamous Buttram Manfist
Location: Dallas, Tx Gender: Male
Obviously capable of mediocre things.
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 16 on 3/29/2011 4:51 AM >
| | | Posted by powersurge
They have a pad lock on the door and gates now..I think a homeless person chills at one of the entrance doors Because of the makeshift bed and pile of clothing under the deck..we didn’t want to poke around too much In fear that Gacy may jump out in his clown suit and get us lol ..I really wanted to look out of the back windows too see the view..
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Don't fear the hobos, it's crackheads and ms13 you gotta watch out for! What's the hobo going to do? Call the cops and tell them there are people walking around his squat?
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 17 on 3/30/2011 1:34 AM >
| | | Posted by Captain_Slow
Don't fear the hobos, it's crackheads and ms13 you gotta watch out for! What's the hobo going to do? Call the cops and tell them there are people walking around his squat?
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Thats true lol though i'm kinda scared of the crazy hobos you know the ones who yell and talk to Themselves ? yikes ..I have heard you guys talk a little about MS13 do you all have many run ins with them? What do they say or do to you when they find you?
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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Captain_Slow The infamous Buttram Manfist
Location: Dallas, Tx Gender: Male
Obviously capable of mediocre things.
| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 18 on 3/30/2011 2:17 AM >
| | | Posted by powersurge
Thats true lol though i'm kinda scared of the crazy hobos you know the ones who yell and talk to Themselves ? yikes ..I have heard you guys talk a little about MS13 do you all have many run ins with them? What do they say or do to you when they find you?
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You'll know long ahead of time if you're going to have an issue with REAL gang bangers, and it never ends well. You can be sure if you run into them that unless you outnumber you 2 to 1 you're not leaving with your camera gear, at least. They'll have all kinds of graffiti everywhere to warn other gangs that they're in there and welcome members of their gang. It's always a good idea to look up typical gang tags that are common to areas you're going to be exploring in. I've run into some a couple times, it really depends on what they are doing with whatever building you find them in. If they are just using it as a hangout, they will just tell you to get the hell out, or run you out. If you stumble into a meth lab or drug swap they'll probably try to beat the shit out of you or even kill you to keep their secret safe and their asses out of jail.
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powersurge
Location: Austin, Texas Gender: Female
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| | Re: I'm just going to call this Mini Power Plant Bldg <Reply # 19 on 3/30/2011 2:27 AM >
| | | Posted by Captain_Slow
You'll know long ahead of time if you're going to have an issue with REAL gang bangers, and it never ends well. You can be sure if you run into them that unless you outnumber you 2 to 1 you're not leaving with your camera gear, at least. They'll have all kinds of graffiti everywhere to warn other gangs that they're in there and welcome members of their gang. It's always a good idea to look up typical gang tags that are common to areas you're going to be exploring in. I've run into some a couple times, it really depends on what they are doing with whatever building you find them in. If they are just using it as a hangout, they will just tell you to get the hell out, or run you out. If you stumble into a meth lab or drug swap they'll probably try to beat the shit out of you or even kill you to keep their secret safe and their asses out of jail.
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Yikes!! thanks for the tip! Sounds like the cops are really the least of the worry...I guess I'll do alot of my exploring with a group of boys..
and yes the day will come you shall die here..the day will come when it too will be swallowed by decay forgotten …the day will come they discover and fear the ghost that was once you..** VL |
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