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by Tboltguy
Thu Mar 10, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Mystery Sirens
Topic: Mystery siren/horn in Whitman, MA
Replies: 3
Views: 1120

Re: Mystery siren/horn in Whitman, MA

Fairly certain that's a Gamewell Diaphone. This video shows one in an almost identical box setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h__7-95Ogj4
by Tboltguy
Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Augusta, MI Federal Model 5/7
Replies: 0
Views: 648

Augusta, MI Federal Model 5/7

Good afternoon folks,

I'm currently doing some research into sirens in the Battle Creek, Michigan area, and I'm trying to figure out if the Federal Model 5/7 in Augusta, MI is active for noon whistles. If anyone has any information, please pass it along!

Thank you, Milo
by Tboltguy
Wed Dec 22, 2021 5:22 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?
Replies: 11
Views: 2216

Re: Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?

If it's just buzzing I would be looking at the brushes. Those motors are a repulsion / induction design. The brushes are actually shorted together and the field induces currents into the armature creating the magnetic field. A common failure on them is the brushes get locked up in the holders and s...
by Tboltguy
Sun Dec 19, 2021 12:54 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?
Replies: 11
Views: 2216

Re: Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?

I can confirm it's a single phase, it has four brushes at the bottom of the motor and two wires coming from the motor. I wired it up the other day, and the motor just buzzed. Currently working on troubleshooting that. does the rotor spin freely by hand? it should. It does, but the bearing isn't gre...
by Tboltguy
Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:22 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?
Replies: 11
Views: 2216

Re: Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?

Idk but from what i see, Its a 1 phase He... already knows that. He literally said so in the title, hence the name of the thread being "Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10 B ?" Why would you make that comment? It doesn't provide any useful info or help the author. Anyway, back on topic...
by Tboltguy
Tue Dec 14, 2021 5:09 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?
Replies: 11
Views: 2216

Anybody recognize this FS&S STH-10B?

Greetings all,

I recently acquired this FS&S STH-10B, and I'm currently trying to figure out where it was originally installed. If anyone recognizes my siren or has any ideas, please let me know!

Thanks, Milo
by Tboltguy
Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:15 am
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Skokie Illinois Model 2
Replies: 9
Views: 4755

Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

Update: I drove around for a bit, the only part I was able to see was the top cone.
by Tboltguy
Sun Sep 12, 2021 7:49 pm
Forum: Community Systems
Topic: Skokie Illinois Model 2
Replies: 9
Views: 4755

Re: Skokie Illinois Model 2

I live in Evanston, I'll swing by later with my camera and see if I can get a couple decent photos. I'll post them later.
by Tboltguy
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:22 am
Forum: Main Outdoor Warning Sirens Board
Topic: Seeking advice for Sterling disassembly
Replies: 1
Views: 1199

Re: Seeking advice for Sterling disassembly

Let me preface this by saying I have no experience with Sterling sirens and I very well could be wrong about some of this. If anyone wants to correct me who has experience with said sirens, please do. That said, as is the case with most sirens, I'd say bring a whole bunch of standard tools and a cou...

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