Mechanisms — head height

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Water Wheel (form 3) diagram
Water Wheel (form 3): Pitchback Mechanism Explained with Diagram, Formula & Calculator
Pitchback water wheel explained — how it captures head, sizing formulas, real mill examples, and tradeoffs vs overshot and breastshot wheels for hydropower builds.
Iron Overshot Wheel diagram
Iron Overshot Wheel Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, Formula and Uses Explained
Iron overshot waterwheel guide for engineers and restorers — how it works, head-to-power formulas, real mill examples, and sizing rules for hydro projects.