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The Blue CFL
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2016
This channel contains videos showing a variety of either alarm-related equipment (security, fire, etc.), some fun projects with or without microcontrollers, and videos of things related to what was mentioned.
United Security Products FHS-24 Sounding | #FireAlarmFriday
This is what a USP-FHS sounds like when it makes noise. Probably hasn't made any sound in quite some time. It made some scary sounds when it was warming up. Strobe flashed a little quick too.
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United Security Products FHS-24 Lot Unboxing
มุมมอง 1.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
The United Security Products FHS-24 is a rare and quite interesting device. It is a horn/strobe that slightly resembles a Wheelock 7002, but it features a fancier grille, and a side mounted strobe. These are lighter in weight than a 7002T, this is mostly because the horn on this unit is electronic but the metal housing is a bit thinner than a 7002T which make a noticeable difference. This packa...
Federal Signal 300GC Selectone
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Here's a neat find. This is a Federal Signal Selectone 300CG with an EM3 expansion module. With the EM3, this unit can hold 3 tone generators. Here, I demonstrate the operation of the unit before I change any of the tones around. I still need hearing protection, even though I threw a towel in the horn.
Workbench System Test 13 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Nothing special here. I have my Simplex 2001 back out and connected it to my System Sensor CHSR chime/strobe. Chime is set to 4/sec high volume and the strobe is set to 110 candela. Enjoy.
Simplex 4003 - Post Repair
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I do apologize about the extended length of time since the last upload. I have been working on a lot of things and just got something finished (almost). All the raised LEDs and the switches for the Evac and All Clear messages were damaged and needed to be replaced. I have hundreds of LEDs laying around, but the switches were a bit harder to find. Other than some standoffs that need securing and...
Federal Sign & Signal PA-20A Series 2B "Interceptor" Siren
มุมมอง 3.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
The second video of this siren, it's been a while since it has been powered up. Connected to a different speaker this time around and the acoustics at a tad different so the overall sound isn't exactly the same as it was a few years ago. Not saying that's a bad thing though.
Simplex 2001 Capacitor Replacement | #FireAlarmFriday
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Sorry I haven't been able to make a video in some time. Life got in the way, but I'll try to make videos more often at some point in the near future. Today, I replaced the capacitor that I believe was starting to fail. As I stated, some of the electronic devices were having issues, so I suspected an FWR problem, and my oscilloscope confirmed that. Though it wasn't full FWR, it was apparent that...
Whelen WS-295 Siren
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A Whelen WS-295 siren with PA mic still attached. Very common siren back in the day. Not for sale.
Simplex 2001 on an Oscilliscope | #FireAlarmFriday
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Sorry about the delay, there was an issue that made the uploading process take a little longer. Unfortunately, I'm having another issue with this panel. A few weeks ago, I noticed the horn sounded quite raspy. This usually happens when the signal circuit outputs FWR instead of filtered DC. To confirm this, I connected my oscilliscope to the steady signal circuit to observe the waveform. This no...
Siemens CHROME MSM-K-WP Pull Station Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
มุมมอง 1.8K3 ปีที่แล้ว
The title isn't lying, it is indeed a CHROME pull station. This is a very cool and rare device that I'm happy to add to my collection. Unfortunately, the backbox is the standard red color, but it did come new in box. It included a pair of keys, installation manual, and a weatherproofing kit. No, it is not for sale.
Workbench System Test 12 - Happy New Year | #FireAlarmFriday
มุมมอง 1.1K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Since the start of a new year falls on the same day as Fire Alarm Friday, I decided to get my still incomplete Simplex 2001 back out and use it for Workbench System Test 12. For the first day of the new year, I decided to share a rare device that I have not shared before. I got this Wheelock F34T-24-WS 4 wire Strobe/Horn new in its original packaging. I am using the continuous run coder card in...
Edwards 341-T Trouble Bell Test | #FireAlarmFriday
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Happy Holidays everyone! I originally wanted to make a video with fire alarms flashing some more "festive" colors, but I unfortunately don't have any fire alarms with green strobes, so this will have to do. This is very similar to my Edwards 340-T bell, but this is the DC variant for DC systems. The device also designed to be used with a rather uncommon voltage, 20VDC. Please let me know in the...
BG-6 Lot Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
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This is just a quick video of me opening up a box that has some Fire-Lite BG-6 Pull Stations with matching SB-6 backboxes. These aren't in the best shape but it was still a good find. I will be posting some of these for sale at some point, but they are not for sale at this time.
Autocall FA Coded Pull Station Demonstration | #FireAlarmFriday
มุมมอง 2.9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
As promised, here is an actual demonstration of my Autocall model FA coded pull station that was unboxed a couple weeks ago. The Horn-Strobe I'm using is an Edwards 895B-321. I decided to have a 12VDC setup today because the Altronix RB5 relay I'm using has a 12V input and I didn't want to make things too complex for something temporary. I needed to use the relay because this pull station uses ...
Acme Fire Alarm Co. Bells | #FireAlarmFriday
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Here are 2 Acme Fire Alarm Co. bells that I recently acquired. These bells are on the older side and feature a cowbell style gong. There are no labels or tags listing a model number or date of manufacture. I was able to find the operating voltage stamped on the coils, 110V. I only set off one of them because it was the only on that works. I need to figure out what is wrong with the other one an...
Autocall Coded Pull Station Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
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Autocall Coded Pull Station Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
Electromechanical Horns Explained - Part 1 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Electromechanical Horns Explained - Part 1 | #FireAlarmFriday
Amseco BZ-54SL Unboxing/Test | #NationalFireAlarmDay
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Amseco BZ-54SL Unboxing/Test | #NationalFireAlarmDay
Soundolier SV22-2 Strobe Test | #FireAlarmFriday
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Soundolier SV22-2 Strobe Test | #FireAlarmFriday
Workbench System Test 11 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Workbench System Test 11 | #FireAlarmFriday
Workbench System Test 10 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Workbench System Test 10 | #FireAlarmFriday
Fire Sounders Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
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Fire Sounders Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
Workbench System Test 9 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Workbench System Test 9 | #FireAlarmFriday
Fire Alarm Lot Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
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Fire Alarm Lot Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
Workbench System Test 8 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Workbench System Test 8 | #FireAlarmFriday
Workbench System Test 7 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Workbench System Test 7 | #FireAlarmFriday
Workbench System Test 6 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Workbench System Test 6 | #FireAlarmFriday
Workbench System Test 5 | #FireAlarmFriday
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Workbench System Test 5 | #FireAlarmFriday
Simplex 4003 Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
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Simplex 4003 Unboxing | #FireAlarmFriday
Rest In Peace CFL you Will be Missed, Hope my dog is Chillin with you (got put down today :( )
RIP. Thank you for making the fire alarm community special over the years.
Nypd siren
My pfp is a space age alarm!
Kinda sounds like the 80s PA300 Siren a little bit
HAs similar tones to the FBII VS279, miss you already
"FBI, OPEN UP!!!!"
I just found out about your channel, sad to hear you passed Fly high bro ❤️
Colin, rest easy, until we meet again. We will miss you forever! We will never forget you.
0:23 my favorite tone Name: HI-Lo *”HIG-LOW”*
Rest easy
Excellent audio quality!
It kind of looks like a Wheelock 7002
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What we need is a video on how you wired it up to the speaker and what wires need to be used so The intercom can work in the horn
I never knew The Blue CFL personally but I am very sorry for your passing. Rest in peace. ❤️
Seems like an alternate of sprinkler bells.
Classic sci-fi warning light in military bases, science research facilities, ships, submarines and space stations.
0:52
Rip
Rest in peace, you did a lot of good :(
That thing sounds like a Gentex Alarm Combined with advance and a 7002t
Best wail
Hook it onto a bicycle and power it up with a USB power bank. It'd certainly become the most eye-attracting electric bike horn
sounds like a gentex shg
See you on the other side
Rip
Do you have your hands on, or have you found any manuals/ wiring diagrams for this model? I haven’t been able to find any.
Can't get them from Whelen?
Fly high dude 😭😭
Cool System Sensor Mass
It’s been a few years since I’ve last been in the loop on the alarm community. It is with great sadness that I have learned of your passing. A beautiful life cut far too short. Rest easy, sir. 🫡 🕊️
Aw man.
Just got mine in today, NOS off of eBay, wired it up and works like a champ! Such a beautiful, unique bell!
4 per second….wow.
Cool alarm! i like the rare alarm!
Started watching your videos until I came across this video and the comment section, I was really sad to see that you have passed away. Rest easy The Blue CFL, Collect all the fire alarms you need in heaven 🌹😢
Old but still good
Rest in peace. You will be missed.
I only just now heard about this. Rest easy bro 🙏
Ada mic
Ada test mic
Request imsaaak
Willing to sell one?
Rest In Piece Colin... Rest Easy. You will be missed. 😭
#SeizureStrobe
I attended one, elementary school that had four, Wheelock 34's, three w frosted strobes, and one w out a strobe. It also had a Wheelock, 34t w the frosted strobe, and either a second, Wheelock 34t or a 7002t. I can't remember if it skipped or not. As far as I recall, that's the only building I've been in w 34's and 34t's w frosted strobes. Then they took on a second building w Wheelock mt's, at first were set to continuous, code three horn, then fast march time. The mt's were set to low volume. After changing schools, the new school I went to had federal signals for the majority of the building; three gentex, shg's; two, Wheelock, 7002t's, and I was not used to hearing the skipping, because I'd heard the 34's and 34t's; Wheelock as horn strobes; three, Wheelock, mt's, set to code three tone, and they were set to high volume. To the individual who wrote that the mt didn't grab attention of occupant, u do NOT wanna hear the Wheelock mt set to code three tone on high volume. It'll blow u're ear drums. Last but not least, when they built a stage in the gymnasium, they added Wheelock e70, speaker strobes set to slow whoop w the notifier, tone generator.
Hey I have bad news for you sadly this person here named Colin/The Blue CFL, sadly he passed away from undiagnosed leukemia on August 12 2021 sorry to tell you this
You say hearing a Wheelock MT on code 3 tone is loud af? Gotta try it with my MT some day lmfao although I bet my 7002T would still be WAY louder bc that thing is an ear destroyer
@@Gregory4903oh damn that is sad af 😔 luckily tho, we have his channel so we would always remember him! Glad he was in the fire alarm community. RIP to him…
@@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL , no if it's set to code three tone and high volume, then it's loud.
@@OrthodoxChristianBeliever yeah that’s what I meant lmao I did test my MT in all tones but low volume. High volume honestly doesn’t make too much of a difference, but yeah it is noticeably louder on high volume
R.I.P the 💙 Blue CFL you will be missed with the wonderful joyful content you provided on this channel it will be with you for ever and will be in a hearts
1:07 Favorite Alternate Tone so far
R.I.P. god bless you the blue cfi
Rest in peace
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@@EncryptingJava Colin (TheBlueCFL) died after suffering a brain hemorrhage while on scene of a structure fire in August 2021.
@@Train_D3V Oh