dmathieu
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Five-0 light, and Federal Fireball with a pie of IV tubing on the motor shaft.
-What is the purpose of that?
To increase the flash rate.
Michael
Federal sold a high speed motor for the newer Fireball, that was really the same motor with a brass bushing pressed on the motor shaft. This served to increase the diameter of the shaft, and since it pressed on the rubber ring on the rotator, spun it faster. We used IV tubing instead.”To increase the flash rate.”
I tried to put in two quotes in my previous reply, which did not work.
Michael
This was also used on the model 121H.Federal sold a high speed motor for the newer Fireball, that was really the same motor with a brass bushing pressed on the motor shaft.
I do not know of it used on the dash but two in the rear window is good.How about the dash mount oscilaser? Any good?
Oscilaser is very nice, but I still find the MagnaBeam much more compelling and effective. More flashes on the horizontal.How about the dash mount oscilaser? Any good?
Dan if that magna beam finds a blue lens on it and is comparable to a new oscilaser in price, consider it sold.Oscilaser is very nice, but I still find the MagnaBeam much more compelling and effective. More flashes on the horizontal.
Makes the reflector turn faster.-What is the purpose of that?
You can get adhesive backed silver mylar film which would be better at reflecting light than chrome paint. Check eBay.im actually considering making a reflector for my responder but would it be better to use metal and spray the reflectors Chrome to reflect the light ( should weigh less then the original Plastic/Lexan material they used originally ).
Paint will never be as reflective as a metal, plastic, or mylar surface.id Love to Rehab my Reflectors on my Strobes and Rotating Light lenses and Halogen modules.... would Silver or Chrome paint be the better way to go ??? Esp since the bulbs are not removeable i have to work on taping or covering them before hand
SVP Hotshot II mirror sets will also fit Cadets and Fireball 2 lights.Nope, I've never seen it marketed for the Cadet. It will fit close enough to work though. If you find a catalog or product bulletin stating otherwise, I'm always open to learning.
but the best dash light is the light between your ears. And.. well a steady illuminated red lamp--hard to beat also....
Darley used to sell a red lens, plastic, with springs that fit over the spotlight. Used one to augment the red Beacon Ray on old rescue zone car I used to drive, mid 80s.Now you're talking my language
Ive always though one of the most effective warning lights ever is a plain ole steady red pillar light, between the power and the placement they are ridiculously effective .
Ive run one on my personal F150's for many many years, when Whelen released their white/red combo light I couldn't resist and swapped one in. It absolutely rocks! I also run a pair of fixed red Par46 on the brush bar but when the next one burns out Ill likely swap in the Whelen led kit.
OP....have you considered running a pillar light?
Whelen does make one in blue, both steady and their 'warning' flash.
Used spotlight housing are pretty cheap if your vehicle will accommodate.
Youll get better performance than any dash light.
http://www.whelen.com/auto/product.php?cat_id=74&prod_id=516
I believe the M series is the fast version. If it flashes too fast, you can wire a 50 ohm (or thereabouts) 2 watt resistor in series with the motor. This will slow the flash rate down to around half +/-.Bit of an update, I ordered from VSS a brand new DashLaser M. Apparently, they have these in stock in many configurations, according to their website.
http://www.vehiclesafetysupply.com/code-dashlaserm-beacon-g-6787.html?cPath=1_4_850
I also ordered the RB Kit, for the mirror stickers to allow for a colored flash from the mirror.
My plan is to remove the blue half filter from the light itself and use the RB Kit to turn the mirror blue, producing an inverse flash, where the mirror will produce 4 blue flashes and the beacon will produce one white flash.
What do we think about this? Anyone seen anything similar? Does it work out?
The RB kit was only 11 bucks so its no great loss if it's wrong.
I dont think I've ever seen a DashLaser with this type of configuration.
One on feebay right now, $80 bid.Finding decent firebeams with the multi flash setup is proving to be difficult
Did you get the sticker kit? I ordered a couple several weeks ago and so far have received nothing.Bit of an update, I ordered from VSS a brand new DashLaser M. Apparently, they have these in stock in many configurations, according to their website.
http://www.vehiclesafetysupply.com/code-dashlaserm-beacon-g-6787.html?cPath=1_4_850
I also ordered the RB Kit, for the mirror stickers to allow for a colored flash from the mirror.
My plan is to remove the blue half filter from the light itself and use the RB Kit to turn the mirror blue, producing an inverse flash, where the mirror will produce 4 blue flashes and the beacon will produce one white flash.
What do we think about this? Anyone seen anything similar? Does it work out?
The RB kit was only 11 bucks so its no great loss if it's wrong.
I dont think I've ever seen a DashLaser with this type of configuration.