Fire Alarm Test #37

Test of a Siemens FireFinder XLS system in a wharehouse facility. The horns & ceiling-mount strobes you see are explosion-proof devises designed by Federal Signal. These are in certain areas due to the explosive nature of contents stored in parts of the facility.
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[@The_A_Cast]

I absolutely LOVE the sound of these alarms! They sound so...apocalyptic!

[@kaneyt0]

That one in the beginning made a horrifying noise.

[@XxGG_the_HackerxX]

It sounded hungry…

[@dank980]

almost sounds like an edwards horn

[@elsintripas]

looks very hideous and has earrape

[@unerringsalt6325]

It sounds kinda crapy

[@romania_railroad_crossings]

it needs to be replaced

[@donbeck8835]

A very orchestral set of alarms at the begging. So many different notes, and even percussion. Haha

[@piktureit]

0:06 AGH AAGGH AAGGH AAGGH AAGGH AAGGH

[@amberyang2412]

piktureit 酷好好干活还要看i嘉年华会让

[@Zsullivan27]

It sounds like it’s trying to clear his throat

[@CaydenLudlow]

What model is that?

[@piktureit]

@@amberyang2412 I don’t speak scribbles.

[@tsg931]

0:05 that sounds horrifying! I'd evacuate not because of a fire, but because of that raspy alarm! 😂

[@s_rv.]

0:05 when I cough while drinking water

[@Alarmo05221]

Lmao

[@JointedStudios]

😂

[@TheCarson116]

I gotta say, the horn at the beginning sounds really sick and raspy! Definitely unhealthy and should be replaced. The horn after that sounds healthy though. The one after that sounds like the tone screw is not adjusted right. I have a Federal Signal 450D that apparently has the same problem, where the screw is either loosened or tightened so much it doesn't sound right. Still, a nice, cool and definitely unique system. I actually have an AC (24VAC) version of those horns, mine is much older though and is the model 30A, and man is it loud! :)

[@ntekniklaus3710]

TheCarson116 sounds like some crap quality fire alarm video from 2007

[@relevanteaglealarms109]

This is likely sounded like an EDwards adaptahorns that are raspy.

[@TheCarson116]

@@relevanteaglealarms109 These are Federal Signal explosion-proof horns, the model most likely being 41X, which is 24VDC. The 31X is the AC version, and these appear to be the DC current versions due to sounding smooth rather than "buzzy" like AC mechanical horns usually are.

[@CaydenLudlow]

What model is your alarm and are there any good videos of it

[@TheCarson116]

@@CaydenLudlow The 30A, from what I can tell it's an older version of Federal Signal's current 31X/41X line. Mine's the 24VAC version, they came in different voltages from what I know. I know kcin556 has one (which he made a video of) along with one of wileyk209zback's old schools having the flush-mount version.

[@MRIDNETGUY2004]

That's a weird alarm at the beginning!

[@GaryBeltz]

It almost sounds like the old Edwards/EST Adaptahorn. One of Twoplyboy's old videos had a system that was doing code-3 with those at a school and the first one on that one sounded a lot like that beginning horn in any case it needs replacing.

[@seanjuth]

Gary Beltz he isn't around anymore he deleted his channel

[@BellyJae]

sean juth I know!!! I was so sad when I realized that because I loved his videos!! 😞😞

[@GaryBeltz]

His channel is still there just the videos except for the one where he's swearing while playing SOCOM: US Navy Seals either online or a multiplayer with other people in the room is the only video on it. He either made the others all private or took them down completely.

[@seanjuth]

Gary Beltz give me the link

[@ZakWolf]

My middle school had those old Federal Signal explosion-proof horns; they were a flush-mount variation, and were the originals to when the school was built in 1957 with an old Gamewell FlexAlarm system. They sure were loud. But they sounded more like typical Federal Vibratone 350s. They may be finally getting a new system this summer though; it'll probably be a Notifier NFS2-640 voice-evac system.

[@alexandersalarms5380]

wow, on almost every video you talk about that your school has those alarms, your school has a lot of alarms!

[@Raniananan_]

My school have simplex 4903,federal signal t1000 When the testing Its make me feel very panic

[@conelraid]

the alarm at the beginning sounds like me trying to clear my throat

[@joeyrodriguez1290]

It's Because It's Probably From The 50's It Needs To Be Replaced

[@nicodo123]

Joey Rodriguez no, they shouldn't be replaced. They are explosion-proof so think again.

[@SimplexSys]

Why does everyone think "ugly" sounding mechanical alarms like that need replaced? They aren't supposed to sound pretty. They're supposed to get you out of the building. The way I see it, if it's making noise at the proper decibel level, strobe still flashes (if it's an AV unit) then you're good to go, on to the next device.

[@relevanteaglealarms109]

Joey Rodriguez nah

[@bigsebby3799]

0:05 me when I get a voice crack

[@carlosnajarro3286]

I love the horn near the blue door

[@andrewchurch452]

Never heard a fire alarm with a bad cough before.

[@WheeloveFireAlarms]

Awesome! Those are neat horns!

[@michaelglissonjr9490]

Wheelove Fire Alarms The model is I believe 30A By the Federal Electric Co.

[@trainerred2063]

SimplexTech Guy9838 I think they're FHEX horns

[@rieon-plumbingfan]

0:05 *_FULL WAVE RECTIFIED INTENSIFIES_*

[@alexandersalarms5380]

Emmmmm, that's not FWR... just a sick horn

[@rieon-plumbingfan]

Alexanders Alarms Its a joke... because it _sounds like_ its on FWR

[@Twentythree33]

@@alexandersalarms5380 Dude, you really need to take it easy. Every comment I see from you is extremely critical and sometimes even rude.

[@alexandersalarms5380]

@@Twentythree33 At least I don’t think fire alarms can get pregnant.

[@Twentythree33]

You think I do? Hell no. I posted on my Instagram that I'm clearly against that idea. Do your research before trying to insult me. Dumbfuck.

[@BellyJae]

Great video! Love the horns in the beginning! I want explosion proof FS horns, lol.

[@rick6086]

SAFETECH what is your favorite test that you've done?

[@Thunderbolt_7026]

0:06 if I heard this fire alarm, I would evacuate not because the fire, I would evacuate because of the alarm

[@oliverandthemorrisons9667]

How many explosion proof horns are there in that building, cause it sounds like there’s more than 3 horns

[@kadelubensky7176]

My kindergarten had the explosion proof alarms and they were sooooo creepy

[@XxGG_the_HackerxX]

0:05 is an explosion proof horn

[@Thunderbolt_7026]

@@boeing-wo4hz what do you mean question mark?

[@shelbythibodeau1767]

Cripes, that thing's older than old school! That thing's ancient school!

[@mpouliot6092]

school..?

[@FireTech7]

Actually they are newer alarms but they are explosion proof

[@alexandersalarms5380]

They are not old.

[@Dave-ji1hv]

Interesting! The first alarm sounds like it has some issues. The mechanical horns kind of remind me of simplex horns. The Siemens pull stations (RSG rebrand) are explosion proof with the right backbox right?

[@safetech]

Dave Correct

[@justmike0000]

I recently got that exact model of industrial alarm. It is very loud indeed

[@WilkinsCameron]

It is fun to see the various locations. I just can't get past not operating the pull station and using smoke for the duct detector for the functional test. The video would be much more interesting and instructional to those not in the industry to see you test the devices properly. I would for instance love to see the manometer measurement for that duct detector showing the airflow through the housing.

[@safetech]

Cameron Wilkins I have other videos where I use these methods. Including a sensitivity test video. I don't use a manometer being they don't give us one and second, it's not required to use if using aresol smoke for the functional test. I used the smoke method at this facility, just not in video due to time constraints. Bear in mind, your only seeing parts of what I do in the videos. I do countless hours of work on these systems inside and out when I'm not filming. Hopefully I'll be able to film more of me utilizing these methods coming up in the future.

[@TheArchDemon729]

They sound like Edwards adaptahorns

[@RJARRRPCGP]

They sound like the Tecumseh, Michigan manufacturer that Siemens bought... (and sadly now shut down, IIRC)

[@OckGypsy]

RJARRRPCGP Faraday was the original before Cerberus Pyrotronics and Siemens.

[@lynxgirl4268]

Your profile

[@JBF-GST-Tanda]

The horn at the beginning of video sounds like a crazy bell

[@SBSLimburgNL]

The 30A horns sounded like an angry 4903-9217

[@BlueThunderboltsiren]

0:06 the fire alarm trying to mock the spectralert Advance

[@dexterthewulf3637]

What are the horns and strobes model numbers (minus the zns)

[@kalenc515]

If been looking for alarms like these

[@seanjuth]

Yeah those explosion proof horns aren't exactly cheap. $1000 for each horn

[@RJARRRPCGP]

So the new Federal Signal explosion proof horns sound just like a Faraday? Instead of like the 450Ds? Believe it or not, I checked Federal Signal's web site not long ago and I saw their DC explosion proof horns. Looks like DC horns are still being manufactured...

[@TheJakeman789]

RJARRRPCGP They may be explosion proof, but wouldn't the wall it's on blow up in an explosion?

[@OckGypsy]

I can't find them on eBay though.

[@CraigBaker96837]

Do you remember if those FS strobes were synchronized?

[@safetech]

Craig Baker I believe so.

[@Runawayrack]

Nice fire 🔥 alarms 🚨

[@jacksonslaterelevatorraila6444]

and what did u do to get the job you got I'm trying to get the same job at the same company doing the same thing.

[@odinkvenvolden8218]

Federal Signal 30As, Federal Signal Remote Strobes, and Wheelock ZNSs.

[@iluvmerc]

0:07 sounds like glass breaking

[@VoidsDemise5443]

Sounds like my ass at taco bell

[@Alwaysdoinit112]

@@VoidsDemise5443 lol

[@HJCF0520]

Great video! What's your opinion on Siemens XLS Panels?

[@jbelevator5461]

I never seen that strobe light like this. I only see the ceiling fire is the system sensor at the store.

[@Thunderbolt_7026]

Can you tell me the name of the alarm in the beginning?

[@alexsells108]

One of my favorite horns

[@Twentythree33]

is the system in walk test?

[@safetech]

elevating alberta by dogdude04 Yes

[@MP-ph6ob]

Do any warehouses have residential smoke alarms?

[@peanutmwo6001]

man i never thought i'd see the ZNS in use anywhere

[@refve8105]

My school uses them lol (and CH-90's)

[@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL]

Lots of schools in my area use them. They’re very common around here

[@peanutmwo6001]

@@SirensAndAlarmsOfNorthernIL a lot in my area use the NS and the Exceeder

[@jeffgrant6914]

What type of fire alarm was the first on you tested ?

[@s_rv.]

FS

[@kaneyt0]

30K views. EXACTLY 30K views. I am the 30,000th viewer.

[@WolfKing25]

What alarms are those???

[@Halloween-Lo-be.]

Where was this place at

[@Anthony_therockstar]

At the beginning set alarm sounded like a dying bear

[@relevanteaglealarms109]

boss optimusprime2979 that’s an adaptahorn

[@chrisnajarro9129]

Sounds much better 0:48

[@XxGG_the_HackerxX]

The other one seemed older

[@christhekid674]

@@XxGG_the_HackerxX which one the first one on the video

[@liamnicobuckleyrobinson5364]

At the beginning what kind of fire alarms are those? Are there cimens horns?

[@safetech]

Liam Nico Buckley Robinson Read description.

[@tsg931]

Cimens? It's S-I-E-M-E-N-S.

[@FireAlarmTech7.]

They sound like an Edwards adaptahorn

[@GhostlyPlayz94]

What is the coding in an actual Alarm?

[@Dav1205Firealarmsandelevators]

The most common coding is Code 3 or Continuous

[@a3denclaggett254]

Those strange horns at the beginning are Federal Signal 37X's

[@a3denclaggett254]

31X*

[@trainerred2063]

Federal Signal 41x horns and Siemens ZH horn strobes

[@snocoelevators]

It is actually a Wheelock ZNS rebranded by Siemens.

[@ryguy2006]

HN-EPs! I know Craig has one of these.

[@Goldenrod636]

Nevermind. These are FHEXs

[@firealarmfan-yx2by]

at the beganning that alarm is weard and it sound weard right

[@Bill-bj9fn]

fire alarm fan 4539 Well explosion proof alarms arent always pretty

[@Bill-bj9fn]

fire alarm fan 4539 Weird*

[@Rick-tp3nw]

JohnDeereManF350 It Actually sounded ubit funky

[@jacksonslaterelevatorraila6444]

how did you get permission to always do vids.

[@KimotoKeigoTV0209]

Fire Alarm too louding😂😂😂

[@totally_not_curtis]

What's the model of the first one?

[@tsg931]

Read the description

[@TheCasualSirenEnthusiast]

how weird, buzzers that don't run on AC

[@Goldenrod636]

You probably don't but do you know what the name of those horns are?

[@BellyJae]

Goldenrod636 he mentioned in the description that they are special made explosion proof horns since the warehouse stores explosive materials.

[@BellyJae]

Goldenrod636 ....made by Federal Signal, lol. :)

[@Goldenrod636]

I know that, but I'm talking about the model name. I know who they are made by. Like Simplex has the 9219 and Wheelock has the AS. These are Federal Signal but what?

[@OckGypsy]

Goldenrod636 I think FHEX.

[@ParmaJohnIV]

😂😂😂😂😂 0:02

[@separatistroger]

These alarms look weird, and the first one SOUNDS weird!

[@22megaton29]

AwesomeFireFan They can survive explosions

[@MissMaiseeYang]

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[@XxGG_the_HackerxX]

No spamming. Also one of my favorite alarms is the Truealart

[@lillian7500]

One of the fire alarms once to sound like a Bell even though it's a mechanical horn

[@annieslots2941]

The first alarm is really funny

[@s_rv.]

And crappy

[@s_rv.]

And creepy

[@relevanteaglealarms109]

Raspier

[@lynxgirl4268]

It sounds like 9000000 air horns in the air at the beginning

[@coshiro1]

The comments really top it off

[@Anthony_therockstar]

It looks like that alarm needs a little work

[@SISKCERTWaJaVlogs]

The one at the beginning sounds so dead.

[@jameschristmas3206]

Was this in walk test? It sounds like it is

[@safetech]

James Christmas Yes

[@MissMaiseeYang]

100000

[@MissMaiseeYang]

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[@cmace7703]

What panel did this location have?

[@safetech]

Simplex Freak Read description.

[@vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440]

are the mechanical horns from 1940s or 50s

[@officialsimplexguy]

They are from the late 2000s to early 2010s. This is a modern system with modern alarms. Those mechanical horns are used since they are in areas with explosive contents.

[@vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440]

@@officialsimplexguy I am curious about a older system so if you had March time or a older coding for organial coding can you continue to use it if panel got replaced since the system is grandfathered

[@officialsimplexguy]

@@vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440 technically no. However some places may decide to keep the old codings if things such as strobe output are affected dramatically. Which is why lots of old systems nowadays use continuous even after panel replacements since coding the alarms would affect the strobes output. As for march time, there really is no reason for buildings to keep it. Some may choose to keep it since it creates less confusion for occupants after a sudden change in the horn pattern. But these cases are very rare. After panel replacements if the old coding was march time. Good chance it'll get changed

[@vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440]

@@officialsimplexguy what about if you xan use 2 codings like ehs

[@officialsimplexguy]

@@vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440 you cant. Code nowadays says all alarms must sound the same. That means they must use 1 coding

[@nspce7017]

good job how do like alarm

[@gregbouchard7935]

See good mate

[@lizflewaway]

wow im here after watching this a year ago

[@lizflewaway]

well im here again lmao

[@lizflewaway]

fr

[@Zsullivan27]

Sounds like it’s trying to clear its throat 0:05

[@XxGG_the_HackerxX]

It’s probably an old fire alarm

[@mikeviusanty6793]

The one on the top is weird

[@shelbythibodeau1767]

All the others are okay.

[@Rick-tp3nw]

It Kept on Turning off because he kept on closing the box

[@austinshutt1369]

Ricky Lopez The alarm is in walk test mode.

[@Goofyuhheyuh]

The horn sounds ugly

[@TheArchDemon729]

Twoplyboy days

[@SuperBOOM182]

WE KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING

[@mpouliot6092]

?

[@s_rv.]

Duh testing fire alarms

[@TTCEXPLORER1291]

0:01 Pull Station 1 0:31 2 0:45

[@cristinamonte4510]

0:06

[@xaviercerda3841]

That is a bit old Siemens Fire Alarm System.

[@kadenr6]

My ears!

[@SISKCERTWaJaVlogs]

0:03

[@lillian7500]

Horn wanted to sound like a Bell 0:03

[@kadenr6]

#RipEars

[@Firealarm7420]

Rip federal signal 41x

[@salvinderkaur2389]

3/10 np

[@MaysAlert]

The first one sounded like someone who smokes

[@oheck]

0:06 smoking kills

[@elsintripas]

0:05 earrape

[@josh_spc2020]

idid watch this videio on bing videio

[@gregbouchard7935]

Yor u or u ok mate see good Mate

[@XxGG_the_HackerxX]

Aussie?!

[@gregbouchard7935]

See good Mate

[@XxGG_the_HackerxX]

Hey are you like mevv