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outdoor small siren??

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:45 pm
by motorsgears
I'm wondering if anyone knows of a siren that is about the same specs as those cheap Chinese ms-290 sirens, but is good quality and weatherproof? Here are the specs for quick reference: 8" x 5" x 5.25"
110Db @ 1M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZlX5QdOHBQ

They are the perfect size, and decibel rating for what I need without being too high pitched. The problem is I want something that can stay permanently mounted outside and won't burn up after 1 minute alert. Something like a Model A is a little too high pitched and too big and the Model L sounds better but is also too big and a little too loud. Does anyone have any ideas?

Re: outdoor small siren??

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:31 pm
by echo1030
These sirens are not weather-proof and are more for use on vehicles. They are not very loud at all... an ademco Wave 2 security siren could easily drown one of these out. I would go ahead and look for a Model A/D/L instead since they are designed for use outdoors and most can simply plug into the wall. They also make a nice restoration project and are not too lout, nor too quiet. I have a restored a 1940's Model A that i have mounted outside for over a year. It is a reliable, rugged, and dependable siren good for covering small areas.

Re: outdoor small siren??

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:30 am
by motorsgears
Yeah, I may go with a Model D or L. I know they are apparently extremely durable and weatherproof, but do you know if they built to withstand very harsh winter conditions? I'm from Canada by the way.

Re: outdoor small siren??

Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:36 am
by echo1030
I am from Washington where it gets very cold in the winter and our local voulenteer fire department used 2 model D's spaced about 200meters apart as street clearing sirens. They souded every single time they got a call, even when there was 4 feet of snow at 0°C. So yes they can most certainly withstand the cold