Hello, totally new to the hobby

[Mark N]

That STL-10 is in excellent shape! It also appears to be single phase too. On the topic of "portable" sirens, Models A, D, and J fit the bill, too, along with the 2HP ACA Screamer. In what way do you mean "portable"? I'm sure there are members who would know of the perfect siren to fit the requirements.

[paul_c]

That STL-10 is in excellent shape! It also appears to be single phase too. On the topic of "portable" sirens, Models A, D, and J fit the bill, too, along with the 2HP ACA Screamer. In what way do you mean "portable"? I'm sure there are members who would know of the perfect siren to fit the requirements.

Hi Mark,

Regarding "portable", something that could be managed by one or two people would be more desirable to me than something that requires an engine lift/forklift, etc, which i dont have. I dont mind paying for freight shipping. But I dont have lots of able bodies to help me once something gets here. Ill check out the models you mentioned, and if you know if any "smaller" models for sale, let me know. Thanks again.

[Mark N]

No problem! If you want a really good dual toned, small siren, a Model 2T is a great option, although there is some serious searching needed to be done for them. I'm not entirely sure about how big a Model 5 is for weight, but I think it can be handled by a few people...

[Chem_Boffin_6589]

How about a Sterling 2V8? Rare but they're a nice find!

[Mark N]

How about a Sterling 2V8? Rare but they're a nice find!

They're small, but from what I hear, they're pigs weight wise.

[Chem_Boffin_6589]

Especially with the cast iron motor case, which is the trouble with those sirens.

[paul_c]

Especially with the cast iron motor case, which is the trouble with those sirens.

As far as rusting/seizing up?

[sirendude2012]

Especially with the cast iron motor case, which is the trouble with those sirens.

As far as rusting/seizing up?

Rusting and Weight are the two major issues with Cast Iron. It weighs much more than Steel and rusts much more easily. Back during WWI and WWII, sirens were made of Cast Iron so Steel could go to make guns and jeeps and such.

[Mark N]

Especially with the cast iron motor case, which is the trouble with those sirens.

As far as rusting/seizing up?

Rusting and Weight are the two major issues with Cast Iron. It weighs much more than Steel and rusts much more easily. Back during WWI and WWII, sirens were made of Cast Iron so Steel could go to make guns and jeeps and such.

That and aluminum. The rotors on sirens after WWII and even today are made with aluminum rotors IIRC.
In any event, Sterling 2v8s are rare anyways, but if you are looking for some, check north into NY. There are quite a few Sterlings here to begin with; I'm sure there are a few 2v8s in the south portion of the state.

[Chem_Boffin_6589]

A WWII center had a Gents of Leister siren which had a bomb go off near it and it sustained a massive chunk being blown off the 10 port side and that was cast aluminium. This is why castings went out of fashion for sirens; they shatter when corroded or when a strong force slams it.
Nasty!
Back to the topic, would an ACA Sentry 95 be a good one also?