What can anyone tell me about keeping the Acme Siren Whistle (the No. 147) working? In about 4 years, I've gone through two of these things--they're not used that much, but the bearings seem to go out rather quickly.
The symptom is that blowing through the whistle intermittently produces no sound. Cleaning, oiling, adjusting, etc. doesn't seem to matter at that point.
When the siren does work, I hear the noise of worn bearings.
Any suggestions? While not bank breakers, these things aren't cheap, either.
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Re: Siren Wiistles
Here's their advertisment....Chuck(G) wrote:What can anyone tell me about keeping the Acme Siren Whistle (the No. 147) working? In about 4 years, I've gone through two of these things--they're not used that much, but the bearings seem to go out rather quickly.
The symptom is that blowing through the whistle intermittently produces no sound. Cleaning, oiling, adjusting, etc. doesn't seem to matter at that point.
When the siren does work, I hear the noise of worn bearings.
Any suggestions? While not bank breakers, these things aren't cheap, either.
The ACME siren whistle is the finest quality siren whistle that you will ever find. This pro model siren whistle is made in England with durable heavy chrome plating for a lifetime of use. The pitch is a very "deep" tone, sure to get you noticed. Unlike the plastic "toy" whistles that abound, this ACME pro siren whistle will last forever, providing a recognizable sound that all will enjoy!
Sounds to me like you should demand a replacement!
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Well, both of mine have been nickel-plated, not chrome or even chromium. I'll drop them a note to see what they say. I have a suspicion that their ad copy is way out of date.TubaTinker wrote: This pro model siren whistle is made in England with durable heavy chrome plating for a lifetime of use. The pitch is a very "deep" tone, sure to get you noticed. Unlike the plastic "toy" whistles that abound, this ACME pro siren whistle will last forever, providing a recognizable sound that all will enjoy!
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Acme's web site is but a click away!Chuck(G) wrote:Well, both of mine have been nickel-plated, not chrome or even chromium. I'll drop them a note to see what they say. I have a suspicion that their ad copy is way out of date.TubaTinker wrote: This pro model siren whistle is made in England with durable heavy chrome plating for a lifetime of use. The pitch is a very "deep" tone, sure to get you noticed. Unlike the plastic "toy" whistles that abound, this ACME pro siren whistle will last forever, providing a recognizable sound that all will enjoy!
http://www.acmewhistles.co.uk/
Maybe they forgot the chrome AND the bearings in yours!
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Re: Siren Wiistles
Cool! Now if I only had a pet so I could submit my own story for the dog whistle page...
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