Powering the Castle
Castle History
Castle History - The Castle and its Electricity
Craig-y-Nos is reputedly the first private house in Wales to be wired for electricity.
Evidence of this was found some years ago by Mr J. A. Lea, the last Hospital Secretary, and someone from an electrical company engaged in relevant research.
Power at 110 volts [dc] was generated by an 'Otto' gas engine which was fuelled from a small gas works situated in the grounds.
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