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by Henry455
Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Fyr Fyter siren?
Replies: 17
Views: 7708

Re: Fyr Fyter siren?

Fyr Fyter also sold vehicle sirens, I own 3. They were built like tanks, extruded anodized chassis, Amphenol military type circular plug. Very low siren tones. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/Henry455/Fyr%20Fyter%20Siren/1965-fyr-fyter-fire-siren-radio-lights-print-ad-86-t848881-500.jpg http:...
by Henry455
Thu Jul 04, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Model 2 and Model D? at Jungle Jim's
Replies: 24
Views: 7221

Re: Model 2 and Model D? at Jungle Jim's

The siren on the truck is a Seagrave "Twin Blast" siren.

http://youtu.be/09Skd-A0t6I
by Henry455
Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:06 pm
Forum: Other Warning Systems - Indoor, Outdoor and Vehicular
Topic: Federal Model 28 Siren Restoration
Replies: 14
Views: 14515

There is no noobish questions, I have been there and always found someone willing to help. The grill is made of brass, the stator of aluminum, 2 dissimilar metals + moisture and you get oxidation and corrosion. Try bumping the edge of the grill with a hard wood or plastic "tool". Work your...
by Henry455
Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: MY FIRST SIREN
Replies: 7
Views: 4104

Being a series wound motor, polarity does not make a difference.
by Henry455
Mon Apr 22, 2013 4:25 pm
Forum: Other Warning Systems - Indoor, Outdoor and Vehicular
Topic: Federal Model 28 Siren Restoration
Replies: 14
Views: 14515

Nice job, here are a couple I have done:

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by Henry455
Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:13 pm
Forum: Other Warning Systems - Indoor, Outdoor and Vehicular
Topic: Federal PA-5
Replies: 11
Views: 11421

Sorry to bring up this old p;ost but I just acquired a Federal PA-1 siren and had to replace the capacitors to get it working right. Send me a PM if you still need help with the PA-5.

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by Henry455
Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: Videos and Media
Topic: Identify this siren
Replies: 3
Views: 1841

Identify this siren

This is a Fire Dept. siren located in Chile. Anybody have an idea what it is? Sorry for the video quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMhERKCh ... tX2Ypf7T3g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3130iP7 ... tX2Ypf7T3g
by Henry455
Sat Oct 27, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: Other Warning Systems - Indoor, Outdoor and Vehicular
Topic: Vehicle siren restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 6758

landmobile wrote:Sweet :D

is the coil on top an electric brake?
Yes it is the siren brake.
by Henry455
Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: Other Warning Systems - Indoor, Outdoor and Vehicular
Topic: Vehicle siren restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 6758

Vehicle siren restoration

Thought I would share my recent restoration of a 50+ year old B&M CS8B M7 coaster siren. If interested pictures taken during restoration are here: Restoration pics . A short video here: VIDEO This one predates the model M9 in my avatar by about 20 years. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/He...
by Henry455
Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Can anyone identify these sirens?
Replies: 5
Views: 3113

Can anyone identify these sirens?

I found these pics on Ebay, the caption says "3 Vint 30s Mariners Sirens for San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Photo Negatives" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/Henry455/Misc/cys0158a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/Henry455/Misc/cys0158b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albu...

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