Edward B. Ellington
Edward Bayzand Ellington | |
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| Born | 2 August 1845 Camberwell, London |
| Died | 10 November 1914 (aged 69) Kensington, London |
| Education | Denmark Hill Grammar School |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Hydraulic engineering |
| Institutions | Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers |
Edward Bayzand Ellington (2 August 1845 – 10 November 1914) was a British hydraulic engineer who pioneered the development of urban-scale hydraulic power distribution systems.
Ellington was managing director of the Hydraulic Engineering Co of Chester and one of the founders of the London Hydraulic Power Company. He invented the hydraulic balance lift (US: elevator) and the automatic injector fire hydrant.