Dethridge wheel
Dethridge wheel in Finley, New South Wales, 2011 | |
| Type | Irrigation management |
|---|---|
| Inventor | John Stewart Dethridge |
| Inception | 1910 |
| Notes Origin: Victoria, Australia | |
The Dethridge wheel is an irrigation tool that was invented in 1910 by John Stewart Dethridge (1865–1926). It works in a similar way to a traditional water wheel and rotates as water passes through its vanes. The rotations are then measured
The Dethridge wheel was prevalent throughout the 20th century and was used in several countries including Australia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Africa and the United States.