British Columbia dam sirens

[clm 10 12]

A few years ago, I heard two sirens, one of which I couldn't identify at a bed and breakfast. The identified siren was clearly a model 2, which is mounted in a nearby parking lot. However, the other siren is still a mystery to me. It had a quick windup, and a low tone, and even though it was far away, it completely drowned out the nearby model 2. An ad in the local newspaper that warns of spill gate opening shows a picture of what appears to be either a CLM omnidirectional, or a model 5/7 without the cover. however the picture is very fuzzy, and I can't make it out. I am guessing that it must be a model 5/7 low tone, because it sounded like it had 8 ports, but I am probably wrong. Does anyone know anything about the sirens used by BC hydro? I can't investigate, because the dam where the siren is located is fenced off.

[Stevan Z]

Sorry to go off topic but where is that CLM Omni in your avatar located?

[clm 10 12]

It is located in Powell River, British Columbia. It is still up, but no longer active.

[Siren_Dude]

It is located in Powell River, British Columbia. It is still up, but no longer active.

When did you last see that siren in person? I talked to the city back in 2010 and they contacted the Department of National Defence to remove them. The DND did contract a company to remove all five sirens and they were then sold off by the remover.

Btw nice to have another Canadian siren fan on the forum :thup:

Mark

[clm 10 12]

I last saw this siren yesterday. For some reason, the siren removal program skipped this one. I`m very glad to hear that the other sirens were sold off instead of being scrapped. If I see this one go down, I will make an offer on it.

[Jim Z]

too many dam sirens in British Columbia.

[Daniel]

I wonder if the vertical CLM's are still around in Nelson, BC.

[clm 10 12]

too many dam sirens in British Columbia.

LOL

[clm 10 12]

I wonder if the vertical CLM's are still around in Nelson, BC.

I doubt it, the one in my avatar is only still there because the removal crews forgot to remove it. However, I plan on looking for sirens next time i`m down there.

[clm 10 12]

I apologize for not using quotes when answering the first 2 questions. I`m new, and I didn`t see the quote button.