Edward B. Ellington

Edward Bayzand Ellington (2 August 1845 – 10 November 1914) was a British hydraulic engineer who pioneered the development of urban-scale hydraulic power distribution systems.

This article is about the English hydraulic engineer. For his son, the British RAF officer, see Edward Ellington.
Edward Bayzand Ellington
Born(1845-08-02)2 August 1845
Camberwell, London
Died10 November 1914(1914-11-10) (aged 69)
Kensington, London
EducationDenmark Hill Grammar School
OccupationEngineer
Engineering career
DisciplineHydraulic engineering
InstitutionsInstitution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers

Ellington was managing director of the Hydraulic Engineering Co of Chester and one of the founders of the London Hydraulic Power Company. He invented the hydraulic balance lift (US: elevator) and the automatic injector fire hydrant.

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