Federal Enterprises Model 2
Photos:
Photos:
Legs all painted black.
The siren all painted.
Here is the horribly rusted cover.
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Motor starter Cabinet ID Tag:
Motor starter Cabinet ID Tag:
Motor Starter ID Tag Data:
Motor Starter ID Tag Data:
Federal Enterprises Inc.
Federal Enterprises Inc.
TYPE: 2, H.P. 2
TYPE: 2, H.P. 2
SERIAL NO. 8215C20, VOLTS: 220
SERIAL NO. 8215C20, VOLTS: 220
CYCLES: 60, PHASE: 1, AMPS: 15
CYCLES: 60, PHASE: 1, AMPS: 15
Siren Housing ID Tag:
Siren Housing ID Tag:
Siren Housing ID Tag Data:
Siren Housing ID Tag Data:
Federal Enterprises Inc.
Federal Enterprises Inc.
TYPE: 2, H.P. 2
TYPE: 2, H.P. 2
SERIAL NO. 8B12K2, VOLTS: 220
SERIAL NO. 8B12K2, VOLTS: 220
CYCLES: AC/DC, PHASE: 1, AMPS: 15
CYCLES: AC/DC, PHASE: 1, AMPS: 15
Updates:
Updates:
August, 2023
August, 2023
The Model 2 needs new motor parts in order for it to work again as the old parts are no good anymore. The 220V motor field is gone. The condition of the armature is unknown but was known to somewhat work when tested last. The armature does have a chip on one of the copper commutator bars.
The Model 2 needs new motor parts in order for it to work again as the old parts are no good anymore. The 220V motor field is gone. The condition of the armature is unknown but was known to somewhat work when tested last. The armature does have a chip on one of the copper commutator bars.
June 28, 2020
June 28, 2020
The Model 2 is painted and has new bearings and brushes and works but goes up to 62 amps and then trips the breaker.
The Model 2 is painted and has new bearings and brushes and works but goes up to 62 amps and then trips the breaker.
I will have to investigate the issue with it going up to 62 amps and not wanting to spin easily and the right way.
I will have to investigate the issue with it going up to 62 amps and not wanting to spin easily and the right way.
February 28, 2020
February 28, 2020
The Model 2 awaits either new motor parts or a field and armature rewind to work again
The Model 2 awaits either new motor parts or a field and armature rewind to work again
April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
I am looking at the Housing/Shroud and I will possibly repair the holes and rusted-away spots at some point.
I am looking at the Housing/Shroud and I will possibly repair the holes and rusted-away spots at some point.
December 22, 2018:
December 22, 2018:
I and my Dad took a grinder and ground the stripped bolts and screws and the top was free as well as the top and rotor and armature. We were able to get the field out by spraying the metal around the field and it came free of the rust. We had a good look at what we were dealing with and will try to repair it.
I and my Dad took a grinder and ground the stripped bolts and screws and the top was free as well as the top and rotor and armature. We were able to get the field out by spraying the metal around the field and it came free of the rust. We had a good look at what we were dealing with and will try to repair it.
Date Acquired:
Date Acquired:
~ December 15th, 2018 ~
~ December 15th, 2018 ~