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Model 2-240 running 120?
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:14 pm
by Buddyfonteyne
So I have heard some things about under powering a siren.. If I were to run my siren at half voltage (120V) what damage could this do to it? I'm just debating on running 240 if I ever put it up somewhere.
Thanks!!
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:44 pm
by 3t22
Running a 2-220 on 110 will not hurt it. I've ran my 2t on 110 many times, and it's still going strong over 10 years later. If it were a larger siren, anything past a very brief growl could fry the motor.
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:57 pm
by Buddyfonteyne
Thanks! It would keep the cost down if I used 110.. Its not like I'm using it everyday anyway.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:08 am
by Trey
The Model 2 uses a very forgiving motor. I believe it is a universal series. I remember a video some years ago of Adam Smith growling/revving up his Model 2 with a 12V battery. It wasn't full blast of course, but it was decent considering they're designed for AC power at higher voltages.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:23 am
by CDV777-1
A Thunderbolt is a model 2-240 with a transformer so it can be run on a variety of voltages to vary the pitch.
If there was a problem with running it on lower voltages a Thunderbolt wouldn't be set up that way.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:33 am
by Buddyfonteyne
So if I were to wire it on a pole for 110, I could use it with no worries at all?
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:55 am
by Trey
Pretty well. Chopper setting 1 on a T-bolt RCM is 120V if I'm not mistaken.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:00 am
by Buddyfonteyne
Ahhh. That's awesome!
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:42 am
by Archon
Series Wound Motor will run on any voltage to it stated limit on AC or DC. 25HZ to 60HZ. IN fact it runs better on DC.