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Jet d'Eau
The Jet d'Eau, or water-jet, is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city's most famous landmarks
It is also one of the largest fountains in the world. Situated at the point where Lake Geneva empties into the Rhone River, it is visible throughout the city and from the air, even when flying over Geneva at an altitude of 10 km (33,000 ft).
Five-hundred litres (132 gallons) of water per second are jetted to an altitude of 140 metres (459 feet) by two 500kW pumps, operating at 2,400V, consuming over one megawatt of electricity. The water leaves the nozzle at a speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 litres (1849 gallons) of water in the air. Unsuspecting visitors to the fountain may be surprised to find themselves drenched after a slight change in wind direction.
The first Jet d'Eau was installed in 1886 a little bit further downstream from its present location. It was used as a safety valve for a hydro power generator and could reach a height of about 30 metres (98 feet).
The present Jet d'Eau was installed in 1951 in a partially submerged pumping station to pump lake water instead of city water.
Explore Jul 24, 2008 #387
Jet d'Eau
The Jet d'Eau, or water-jet, is a large fountain in Geneva, Switzerland, and is one of the city's most famous landmarks
It is also one of the largest fountains in the world. Situated at the point where Lake Geneva empties into the Rhone River, it is visible throughout the city and from the air, even when flying over Geneva at an altitude of 10 km (33,000 ft).
Five-hundred litres (132 gallons) of water per second are jetted to an altitude of 140 metres (459 feet) by two 500kW pumps, operating at 2,400V, consuming over one megawatt of electricity. The water leaves the nozzle at a speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). When it is in operation, at any given moment there are about 7,000 litres (1849 gallons) of water in the air. Unsuspecting visitors to the fountain may be surprised to find themselves drenched after a slight change in wind direction.
The first Jet d'Eau was installed in 1886 a little bit further downstream from its present location. It was used as a safety valve for a hydro power generator and could reach a height of about 30 metres (98 feet).
The present Jet d'Eau was installed in 1951 in a partially submerged pumping station to pump lake water instead of city water.
Explore Jul 24, 2008 #387