Information needed UPDATE: Photos added

Shadow-D

Member
Jul 3, 2010
946
Adirondacks, NY
First off, I do not have any pictures of this yet but I plan to post some ASAP.


I have just acquired a couple of old mechanical sirens to add to my collection.


1) I have a Sireno J-1-8 that is in non working condition.


2) I'm not sure what this one is but I will assume it's a Sireno. This unit has a chrome body (motor cover) that is shaped like a bullet, then the siren, then goes to a screen that also holds a light with a red lens. The tag is destroyed and unreadable due to heavy rust and the PO painted the entire siren with silver spray paint. This siren works, I need to replace the bulb and shorten the wire a little so that it doesn't get caught in the siren. I am trying to figure out the model and type of this unit.


One thing I was able to tell is someone did a repair to this unit in the form of replacing the original light bulb mount that had been rotted out with a newer one that looks to be close to what it might have had. I'm not too concerned with this as I plan to keep this on display on my shelf and pull it down once in a while to "play" with it.


So the info I'm looking for is this...


1) What model is it? I know, pictures speak louder than words and I will get some ASAP.


2) what are these worth?


I also did get a Dietz 2-11 with the lot that needs a little work but it seems to be in half decent shape, I will need to replace the lens and do a little work on the wiring and the chrome is pitted but all in all it's not too bad...


Thanks


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Photos: This is the unknown siren I have, the one that works.


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cmb56

Member
May 22, 2010
746
Norrköping, Sweden
Wailer is correct, it is a Sterling 20jr Sirenlite.


If you want to do something with this light, I suggest you to contact John Dorgan (sirenman) on this board.


You can reach him at 520-790-0196 or by a messege in this board.


He restores sirens and lights and has a very well known knowleadge of old equipment.


I think he has new bases for this siren. You seems to need one.

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Shadow-D

Member
Jul 3, 2010
946
Adirondacks, NY
Thank you! :D


I've heard the name John Dorgan in the past and yes I will most likely be in contact with him. Yes I do need a base for this so I'm probably going to find one when I get around to restoring this siren :)


Is there any place I can go on line for information about this siren i.e. manuals etc?
 

Wailer

Member
May 24, 2010
2,290
Canada
John Dorgan specializes in mechanical sirens and older beacons and lights. He has a few pics of restored Sterling mechanical sirens on his web site.
 

Shadow-D

Member
Jul 3, 2010
946
Adirondacks, NY
Update:


I finally got around to looking at the Sireno J18 over the weekend and I found that the primary bar that attach's to the positive lug internally is broken. I'm thinking I might be able to clean it up and solder a wire to the bar then to the lug. Has anyone had any luck doing this or is there another way I should look into so that I can get this siren working?
 

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