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I remember another channel rebuilding an electric doorbell that had newspaper insulation in its coils which dated to around 1904, but this seems even older. Very promising.
Great vid! According to my research, the Edwards Co. was founded in 1872 and installed its first fire alarms like this one around 1948. I love your channel! Keep up the good work!
Beautiful restoration ! My compliments 👍🏻🤝🏻🇳🇱 The carton or pressed paper washer on top of the bell 🔔 makes it even sound brighter. And another one on the bushing under the bell would make it even better. I know this from experience 😊
Excellent restoration, Tim. I thought perhaps you were going to convert this to a doorbell in your shop so your wife could call you for dinner! 😉 I like that you do different kinds of restoration, not just toy vehicles. 👍👍👍
I salvaged a F/A panel from the 60's. Had big adjustable resistors to get the correct current through the actuator circuit and the alarm circuit with a different number of pull stations and alarm bells. Activating any pull station pulled the relay that activated the bells.
I was surprised it worked on 9VDC the plate says 20VAC They do make reproduction wrapped wire for restoration of old electrical items . when it was in use if they made N-O heat sensors that closed when it got to a certain temperature or there was a external relay for the N-C ones ?? like today was a nice job only thing I would have done different is used a stain to high lite that pretty wood grain then clear .
The first electric fire alarm system was invented almost two decades later in 1890 by Francis Robbins Upton. It looks more like 1920's device. "1872 Edwards" is the name of the company, NOT the year of production.
I enjoy watching your videos because learning how things work fascinates me. May I ask, when you sprayed the red powder and baked those pieces to turn red, what was the white powder and why did they bake red again? Thanks for sharing your talent with us. 💕
Wow that old thing turned out incredibly! What a thorough restoration! Now that you’ve done this, personally I’d love to see you find an restore an air raid siren!
great restoration ,as are all of yours. You get extra points for using a heat gun on the heat shrink 👍, being a high voltage / motor control electrician nothing irritates me more than when i see someone whip out a lighter to use on heat shrink 🤬 Again great job and keep up the good work 👍
Nice Job! One question: why would you put a 9 volt in that wood? The board was probably original, and the bell could of run as it was meant to, using a transformer.
It's not the best idea to release a restoration video about an electrical bell only a few days after mymechanics, sorry to say that. But it's still a nice approach you did there! Keep on!
You don't often see electrical items for sale anymore that have a "alternating current only" warning. This is from a time when DC current was being phrased out. This makes me wonder why tf do some cars have "unleaded only" stickers on them? You couldn't buy leaded fuel if you tried
I previously wondered the same thing, but then people may try putting diesel or mixed gas in their vehicles because some people are determined to do the dumb thing.
The reason it says alternating current only is to prevent the switch contacts on the coil (that cause the ringing to occur) from burning out due to arcing from the huge voltage spike that is created when the magnetic field collapses as the contacts open. This happens with DC but not with AC. In DC circuits, this is prevented by placing a diode across the coil to shunt the reverse current spike.
As long as the DC supplies the required current it will drive an AC solenoid no problem. It looks like that contact on top disconnects when the solenoid is energized, so that is why it is able to pulse with only DC current instead of just closing.
Happened across your old candle making channel while looking for mosquito candles. I see you have many subscribers there wondering what happened to you and hoping you and your family are ok with no update/upload in 3 years. Perhaps consider issuing an update over there for the people who invested in you.
Nicely done. I love the color with the shiny brass. Did you ding the model number plate when you put in the brass rivets/nails? That late in the project, it must have killed you!
And include the cheering kids [for the sand blaster] and the artist figurine with applause [for the powder coating]. I skipped those - I find them childish 😠
I remember another channel rebuilding an electric doorbell that had newspaper insulation in its coils which dated to around 1904, but this seems even older. Very promising.
Me too - MyMechanics I think.
Loved that one.
I just love those old pieces! You did a fantastic job!
It's always a treat when you upload!
Wow, amazing restoration, this piece could easily even go to a museum, beautiful job!
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As someone who works in fire protection and safety, this is a gem. I would love to have this piece!
There's no way I would've said this item had brass parts on it. Amazing.
You brought this back to life, what a beautiful restoration!
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Beautiful. Easily one of the best restorations I've seen. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Great vid! According to my research, the Edwards Co. was founded in 1872 and installed its first fire alarms like this one around 1948. I love your channel! Keep up the good work!
You never cease to impress...
Beautiful restoration ! My compliments 👍🏻🤝🏻🇳🇱
The carton or pressed paper washer on top of the bell 🔔 makes it even sound brighter. And another one on the bushing under the bell would make it even better. I know this from experience 😊
Superb. Utterly superb.
Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
A beautiful piece of work. Look at the detail and craftsmanship of this piece. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
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Beautiful job! 👏👏👏👏👏 Contrata!
Wow this is impressive! Still works.
I really enjoyed watching that brass come back to life!!!
You out did Yourself on this one Tim!!! Wow! What a great restoration! Very nice..and I like the stop motion stuff..very cool!! 😎
Splendid restoration
Great Video TRG Restoration!!
Amazing job as expected 👍 great colour choice. I like all the brass polished up, it really sets it off. Nice work my friend.
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beautiful Restoration 😍😍
Excellent restoration, Tim. I thought perhaps you were going to convert this to a doorbell in your shop so your wife could call you for dinner! 😉 I like that you do different kinds of restoration, not just toy vehicles. 👍👍👍
Awesome job!
This style of device, for its particular construction and use, seems to be of circa 1925+
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I salvaged a F/A panel from the 60's. Had big adjustable resistors to get the correct current through the actuator circuit and the alarm circuit with a different number of pull stations and alarm bells. Activating any pull station pulled the relay that activated the bells.
Beautiful!
What a splendid job you did on the alarm.
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simply wonderful, beautiful restoration! hugs from Brazil
I was surprised it worked on 9VDC the plate says 20VAC They do make reproduction wrapped wire for restoration of old electrical items . when it was in use if they made N-O heat sensors that closed when it got to a certain temperature or there was a external relay for the N-C ones ?? like today was a nice job only thing I would have done different is used a stain to high lite that pretty wood grain then clear .
Ok watching the ultrasonic cleaner might be as satisfying as the sandblaster. So good.
The first electric fire alarm system was invented almost two decades later in 1890 by Francis Robbins Upton. It looks more like 1920's device. "1872 Edwards" is the name of the company, NOT the year of production.
Up through the 50’s and 60’s, Edwards had the year of their founding on their logo. This bell probably dates to 1900-1920.
Another fantastic job. Awesome bringing new life to an old reliable.
Sweet, I'm surprised the original electrical design still works, great job TRG
I enjoy watching your videos because learning how things work fascinates me. May I ask, when you sprayed the red powder and baked those pieces to turn red, what was the white powder and why did they bake red again? Thanks for sharing your talent with us. 💕
Hi TRG beautiful restoration good job well done mister
Video super sir
Is the stuff in the tumbler the same stuff used in the sandblaster?
Yes, aluminum oxide. 80-grit
Great job on 150 years old fire alarm restoration trg restoration ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Edwards was founded in 1872. This piece is old, but not quite that old.
Very nice work. Great camera positioning. Pretty restoration.
¡Brillante!👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Great restoration, again! That rings a bell! LOL
That's just so cool what a fantastic job you did. I was surprised to see that the small motor was still working.
Looks great and a wonderful job restoring it!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Nice job
Wow that old thing turned out incredibly! What a thorough restoration!
Now that you’ve done this, personally I’d love to see you find an restore an air raid siren!
I have one its a hemi !!!
🇺🇸 - civil defence siren
Nice work mate. 👍😀
Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
great restoration ,as are all of yours. You get extra points for using a heat gun on the heat shrink 👍, being a high voltage / motor control electrician nothing irritates me more than when i see someone whip out a lighter to use on heat shrink 🤬
Again great job and keep up the good work 👍
I dig the stop motion, great vid.
That is super cool....
Ótimo trabalho !
WOW, what a difference. Awesome job,great video as per usual sir.
Beautifully done.
Nice Job! One question: why would you put a 9 volt in that wood? The board was probably original, and the bell could of run as it was meant to, using a transformer.
That was a lot of vegetable oil for a few screws! Do you know how expensive it is right now?
U do a rally good job on here mate am a big fan fan of the good work fan fan of fan fan u do a rally good job on here mate
Amazing job !!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘
I Love it a very good Work and in a nice Video ❤️⭐👍⭐
Beautiful job!
good job
The before / after is really impressive 👍
It's not the best idea to release a restoration video about an electrical bell only a few days after mymechanics, sorry to say that. But it's still a nice approach you did there! Keep on!
Who? 🤷🏻♂️
@@TRGRESTORATIONS Good one! 👍🏻🤣 Stay safe..
Hey, I watched both. I'm a little starved for good content (looking at you, algorithm...) so I'll take what I can get.
Wonderful job!
The *only* issue I have with this is the woodgrain going away, it was pretty. Oh well. Awesome job otherwise.
Very nice! Well done.
Good job, it was very beautiful, congratulations.
Interesting project. Very nicely done! Looks like you got some new tools.
You don't often see electrical items for sale anymore that have a "alternating current only" warning. This is from a time when DC current was being phrased out. This makes me wonder why tf do some cars have "unleaded only" stickers on them? You couldn't buy leaded fuel if you tried
I previously wondered the same thing, but then people may try putting diesel or mixed gas in their vehicles because some people are determined to do the dumb thing.
Some countries still sell leaded fuel. Not many, but they unfortunately exist.
The reason it says alternating current only is to prevent the switch contacts on the coil (that cause the ringing to occur) from burning out due to arcing from the huge voltage spike that is created when the magnetic field collapses as the contacts open. This happens with DC but not with AC. In DC circuits, this is prevented by placing a diode across the coil to shunt the reverse current spike.
Incredible!
Thanks for watching!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Excellent work! I don’t agree with *all* your decisions, but I still admire the resto. ✌🏻🎨☕️
Very nice restoration,as always you try to make it realistic as possible.good job,just keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎
Hi bud,
Outstanding!!
Love the job you did here! One suggestion, run some dummy cotton romex wires like the originals maybe?
Nicely done.😊
why did you cut the wire if you were just going to remove the parts holding it?
Right! They were in very good condition.
Good project no words❤️
NGA type of wires, with fabric and rubber insulation, used till decade of '50s
The bell coil is rated for 20V, so two 9V batteries would push the bell nearer to its maximum rated volume.
11:00 申 means "Again" & 光 means "Bright"
Excelente trabajo 👏
Love your videos, the editing, and the final product.
Best resto channel in my opion.
👍😎👍 m-E-m
Awestruck
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With current parts availability issues this might be a good alternative for a new building lol
Interesting that the solenoids worked on just a nine volt battery when they were rated for use on 20 volts AC. How does that work?
As long as the DC supplies the required current it will drive an AC solenoid no problem. It looks like that contact on top disconnects when the solenoid is energized, so that is why it is able to pulse with only DC current instead of just closing.
How gorgeous she looks in red/gold. Warm regards from Mexico.
Top sempre 🇧🇷
Happened across your old candle making channel while looking for mosquito candles. I see you have many subscribers there wondering what happened to you and hoping you and your family are ok with no update/upload in 3 years. Perhaps consider issuing an update over there for the people who invested in you.
Nice. Expected firemen to come sliding down the pole at the end.
Top guerreiro 🇧🇷
Hey Tim
It looks really nice.
New front doorbell? 😉
Nice! I wasn't aware they were using electricity that early....
The sped up sandblasting almost sounds like pouring rain or a fan
Nicely done. I love the color with the shiny brass. Did you ding the model number plate when you put in the brass rivets/nails? That late in the project, it must have killed you!
How did you get an AC circuit run on DC current.
Solenoids run on current, so you can drive an AC solenoid with DC current if you have enough current.
I think it look amazing. I would use it as a porch pirate alarm. Very nice.
En vez de poner una batería de 9v, hubieras puesto un modulo recargable de 9v por USB C. Por lo demás, buen trabajo.
3:40 Makes my day ! 😂
I love your work you're one of my favorites. But please no more stop motion.
You are a thief of joy
And include the cheering kids [for the sand blaster] and the artist figurine with applause [for the powder coating]. I skipped those - I find them childish 😠
I must be honest - I died a little when those wires got cut!
Do we have a clean clapper caper here?
Excelsior 👏👏🇧🇷