ALTERNATORS SHUT DOWN - 1958

EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS GALLERY PROVIDED BY Dr. RONALD HILLSTROM. * * * Ron served at Haiku from June 1956 until May 1958.

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David Jessup > The Alexanderson Alternator - Unit #1 - prior to shut down in 1958.Two alternators were operational at Haiku NRS.First time visitors found the imposing size and tremendous noise of the Alternators very intimidating.

David Jessup > This is the electronics crew in 1957. Back Right to left: Charlie Fratacelli * Ron Hillstrom * Stafford Simmons * Pots * ?Front Right to left: Miller * Hammons * Cunningham * ? * Charles Krause.

David Jessup > Another arrangement of the 1957 Electronics crew. Back row Right to left: Charlie Fratacelli * Stafford Simmons * ? * Charlie Krause * ?Front row Right to left: Miller * Ron Hillstrom * Hammons * ?

David Jessup > Ron Hillstrom overhauling a motor-generator set. Prior to shutdown each piece of machinery received a complete overhaul. The Alternator is visible in the background. The control panel is on the right.

David Jessup > Control panel - Alternator Unit 1. Ron Hillstrom setting the rheostats while putting the alternator back on line.

David Jessup > Miller standing a "quiet?" watch at the Alternator.The constant high noise level could induce fatigue.

David Jessup > Miller and Charlie Krause checking the alternator's operation.

David Jessup > Cunningham starting up the 750 kilowatt diesel generator. This huge unit, used during power failures actually shook the entire building. Ron was told that the unit was capable of producing enough electricity for the entire city of Kaneohe in 1957.

David Jessup > Dismounting the Alternator's drive motor. The shudown of the alternators and Haiku NRS begins.The navy deactivated the station April 17, 1958.

The Alexanderson Alternator - Unit #1 - prior to shut down in 1958.
Two alternators were operational at Haiku NRS.
First time visitors found the imposing size and tremendous noise of the Alternators very intimidating.

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