Seeing this thread definitely makes me wanna complete my Federal Highrise bar for sure!
High-Rise (Multi-Level) lights
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A couple of whelen bars that are done or almost done. First is a hwk 3 which has been restored and is fully operational the next is a hwk 1 which should be done soon. Next to be done is my McDermott which I could use some help if possible
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Thanks all I am missing out of the family now is the hwk 5 variant that Suffolk county used. But I would love to find a streetheat or 4 pod McDermott to add to my collection.
McDermott 6 pod motor works but pods are loose and I have no idea on the wire work looks like a rat went to town
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Older mcdermotts had a problems with the pods coming loose. simply tighten the nut by popping the plastic cover off below the pod and tighten. As for wiring all the bulbs are grounded to the lightbar frame. any wires coming from the arms put positive to and ground the bar.
Stumbled on this pic featuring a newer gen Whelen on a NCPDHP unit, and a six pod hiding in back on a early NYPD I presume. Courtesy bing.
Not the final whelen is releasing a new version I will be getting specs and prices soon here are some pictures.
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I will take some on my phone of the whelen that is fixed but I do have them on the Facebook group that I made for these lights. Called the highway riser lightbar group.
More than 2 light modules per arm is overkill, all that's needed for an effective, coherent warning signal is 4 lights facing front and rear
I say 3 per arm which the low end has plus the built-in ta. The nice thing is they have side protection in both positions.
And also The state police is running the new McDermott as well which is painted same color blue with a liberty
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taken while at McDermott only thing there are no forward facing led's on the McDermott bars
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taken while at McDermott only thing there are no forward facing led's on the McDermott bars
The new FDNY Silverado's have a newer version of the McDermott high riser. Looks pretty sweet!
Nice i really have to get some close photos. Why is fdny switching and I am wondering how much?
Gentlemen, Visited the McDermott factory in Brooklyn recently. They have dozens of the old riser bars stacked up on shelves. When called for he restores them to original configuration and sells them for about $1800. He also makes the LED riser bars currently used by FDNY.