Harborcreek, Pennsylvania - Modified Sterling Model M Siren Test - Full Alert - 1/15/2024

Basic Information:
Siren: Sterling Model M (16/16 Port)
Town: Harborcreek Twp, Pennsylvania (Erie County)
System: Fairfield Hose Co/Erie County Siren System
Location: Fairfield Hose Co 26
Tested: Quarterly on the 15th of Jan, Apr, Jul, & Oct
Uses: Fire/Weather Siren
Cycle: Full Alert
Other Notes:
On a sub zero MLK day, Bruin and I found ourselves at this rather comical looking Sterling in Harborcreek Twp. Someone went to town making a custom housing, and well, yeah. And yes, that horrible rattling noise is the housing. I was a bit worried if this siren would go as the last time someone tried filming this the county said they don't test the east zone; however, right at 1:00PM the dispatcher toned out the zone and this sluggish Sterling slowly came to life. This one, despite being 16/16 port, has a very similar windup and pitch to the East Butler, PA Sterling I filmed a few years ago. This thing was super quiet, but that shouldn't surprise anyone. Enjoy!
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[@Sipex6484]

The undertone it makes when it shakes that housing is just something else.

[@keystonestatesirens]

That housing is just something else. I thought the one in East Butler was cool but this takes the cake, for sure.

[@joestiver5791]

If you think this one of goofy you should see St Michael, PA's sterling at Adam's twp volunteer fire company no 2. I didn't even know it was a sterling till I heard it and checked it on maps. It's on a big rusty tower beside the fire dept

[@keystonestatesirens]

Just checked street view and I have no words… 😂😂

[@OhioOutdoorWarningSirens]

For the longest time I was wondering if this thing tested with the county. Nice video!

[@ACAAllertor125]

It Kinda Sounds Like an Allertor. But not Exactly.

[@lukethevacuumsaver9666]

Wow that motor is fried like mozzarella sticks Jese o man 😂😂😂

[@Tigers9596]

Dave and I thought this was a champion for the longest time.

[@SolidSableye]

This is the absolute most cursed looking thing I think I've ever seen other than Elkhart Lake's Type B

[@lukemicsky3086]

You obviously have never seen Lick Hill's Sterling then

[@SolidSableye]

@@lukemicsky3086 Oh I've seen it, in fact I was planning on taking a trip there and seeing if they would be nice enough to set it off for me and my mom (and take photos) but we never did. I still think this looks more cursed though

[@CentralVirginiaEAS]

Wow, this sounds great!

[@I_also_like_sirens_hehe]

Sounds like a lawnmower on steroids

[@MonkeyFilmProductions]

Sweet!

[@keystonestatesirens]

What time does this go off during those specific days?

[@keystonestatesirens]

1PM?

[@sirensofneohio3979]

yes 1PM

[@matthewwalker8197]

this is cool but odd haha, though i have to say i feel this unit isnt reaching its full pitch for some reason 🤔 might there be something up with it or sorts ?

[@sirensofneohio3979]

i’m almost positive it’s running off of 120V as the one in East Butler sounds the exact same and runs on 120

[@Sipex6484]

​@@sirensofneohio3979I'm more than certain this is three phase, getting full power regardless. It likely needs an oil change.

[@TheMatsushitaMan]

@@Sipex6484 If the bearings were THAT stiff then its wind down would last 5 seconds at most.

[@wigwagstudios2474]

>8D

[@TheSirenSeeker]

That is awful.

[@lucasw1108]

wtf