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Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 9:09 pm
by Chicagosiren-hunters
I just recently purchased a Federal Sign & Signal Model 76A from Eric (estokke09) for $120.00 (plus $30 for shipping) and she is a beast! Here are some pictures:
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 10:14 pm
by bobcat418
Nice! I always love the sound of the dual tone Federal sirens! I can't wait to see a video of this thing in action.
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 11:39 pm
by Chicagosiren-hunters
Thanks! It may be a little while until this beast gets a workout, as I have no idea how to set up a siren like this.
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 9:34 pm
by Valra Bellkeys
Chicagosiren-hunters wrote:Thanks! It may be a little while until this beast gets a workout, as I have no idea how to set up a siren like this.
Assuming it is 12 volts, just take a jumper cable(which you should have, if you don't,
buy one), hook it up to your car battery, and then hook it up to the wires of the siren.. and on the moment that all the wires are connected, it will sound. Be very careful when doing it.
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 1:41 am
by Chicagosiren-hunters
Nope...6V
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:33 pm
by Chicagosiren-hunters
I hate to bump my own topic, but I need assistance. Does anyone know what type of 6 volt battery can power this siren and where I could get one? Help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:03 am
by QuantumCurse
Chicagosiren-hunters wrote:I hate to bump my own topic, but I need assistance. Does anyone know what type of 6 volt battery can power this siren and where I could get one? Help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Couldn't a Lantern battery for like those big flashlights work? The fat ones with 2 springs. They sell them everywhere.
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:05 pm
by Chicagosiren-hunters
That's what I thought at first, but I wasn't sure what amperage the siren has, and if the battery would work.
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 6:57 pm
by QuantumCurse
Chicagosiren-hunters wrote:That's what I thought at first, but I wasn't sure what amperage the siren has, and if the battery would work.
Since they're really cheap it's not a bad idea to try it.
Re: Another Toy for the Collection
Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:14 pm
by Chicagosiren-hunters
How would I hook up the battery to the siren/ what wiring should I use?