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Federal Model EG 12v Mechanical Siren


 
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Kirk @ K&D Lighting
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PostPosted: Thu 31-May-2007 10:31    Post subject: Federal Model EG 12v Mechanical Siren Reply with quote
Does anyone have any wiring schematics and/or sound clips for the Federal Model EG 12v Mechanical Siren? I have one of these units on the way to me and I am looking for wiring schematics and a sound clip to see what it sounds like prior to powering it up and finding out the hard way! Laughing Any help is appreciated!

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sirenman
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PostPosted: Thu 31-May-2007 11:28    Post subject: Simplicity itself Reply with quote
The EG grounds through the case, so all you will need is to connect the power lead to the proper voltage power source and ground anywhere on the case, The mounting bolt is a good place. This is the simplest form of a DC circuit.
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Kirk @ K&D Lighting
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PostPosted: Thu 31-May-2007 12:28    Post subject: Re: Simplicity itself Reply with quote
[quote:33b9b33eeb=\"sirenman\"]The EG grounds through the case, so all you will need is to connect the power lead to the proper voltage power source and ground anywhere on the case, The mounting bolt is a good place. This is the simplest form of a DC circuit.
John Dorgan


Do you have any idea as to what kind of amperage the Model EG draws? Also, what is the preferred wire size for a mechanical siren like this? 6-8 guage power and ground wires? Thanks for the information already provided.

~ Kirk
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PostPosted: Fri 1-Jun-2007 18:13    Post subject: Reply with quote
As I recall, the EG motor is about the size of a windshield wiper motor: 10-12 ga. should do it. We used to call it a \"pea wistle\"--great little siren. Enjoy!
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