Flasher Circuit For Signal Stat Dual-Comm.. What Model?

[LRGJr72]

Is the flasher used to make the inboard sealed-beams wig-wag flash a fairly universal item or does it have to be a specific type/model? When I search "Signal-Stat flasher" on the Internet I get dozens of types.. most I assume are used for turn signals and hazard lights. My guess is that none of these would work in this lightbar (namely the circular shaped ones). It should also be noted that I'm nearly watt/volt/amp illiterate. Please advise.

 

[toon80]

I'd ask member Marty1 here on the board. He restored a full ghostbuster style Plymouth Fury police car with the dual-comm lightbar. He should be able to help you.

 

[Mattdecker]

Is the flasher used to make the inboard sealed-beams wig-wag flash a fairly universal item or does it have to be a specific type/model? When I search "Signal-Stat flasher" on the Internet I get dozens of types.. most I assume are used for turn signals and hazard lights. My guess is that none of these would work in this lightbar (namely the circular shaped ones). It should also be noted that I'm nearly watt/volt/amp illiterate. Please advise.

Give me a few hours and when I get off work I'll open my Dual Comm and see what kind it has.

 

[ex416]

i think what you are looking for is a 537 (alternating) flasher, which can be used for the inboard flashers of a twinsonic 12EF and aerodynic NYPD lightbars.  there are a few different brands, but if you are looking for one that is signal stat brand specific here is one on ebay.  the signal stat name may be on the back like the one i have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-537-SIGNAL-STAT-HEAVY-DUTY-3-PRONGS-ALTERNATING-FLASHER-/251289099754

 

[CHIEFOPS]

If you want to be 1000% period-correct/accurate, go with the 537 flasher. But you should know that thermal flashers like the 537 have an uneven flash rate, no 2 flashers are 100% alike, and you'll even see the flash rate slow down as the flasher heats up or the voltage running the bar starts to drop.

You might want to consider an electro-mechanical flasher like the Tridon, it's the same size, has a consistent 90fpm and audibly clicks like the 537.

 

[LRGJr72]

All great info, guys. Huge thanks for the responses!!

 

[Maxim2Eng]

My Dual Comm had a 537 flasher (old round type)



in a Signal Stat pigtail (pn 27-126)



aft of the wire terminal block. 

 

[JohnMarcson]

I have a few different types of "can flashers" if you need one. 

 

[LRGJr72]

I have a few different types of "can flashers" if you need one. 

Thanks, John. But I've already got an order for one (a 537) that was on eBay. It was pretty cheap. I'll see how well it works out. I sure appreciate the response!