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Title: Old Firebox Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 09, 2013, 07:00:50 pm I picked up this old Firebox today I'm not familiar with this style or make?? Anyone ever see one like this?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/coke_and_stuff/Vendo110065_zpsc2c49701.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/coke_and_stuff/Vendo110066_zpsac9641e2.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/coke_and_stuff/Vendo110067_zpsceeba9e6.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/coke_and_stuff/Vendo110068_zpse273ff2a.jpg) Any idea on value? It works and looks complete with the exception of the cracked glass. Thanks, Joey Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Creighton on January 09, 2013, 07:40:11 pm First dibs if you want to sell. Never seen one like that and no idea of value.
Very cool!! Thanks, Creighton Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: MoonDawg on January 09, 2013, 07:42:30 pm What does it do? :blush:
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Creighton on January 09, 2013, 07:46:36 pm Would be wired to the nearest fire station. If pressed a switch box would show which box had been activated and fire truck was on it's way.
Creighton Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 09, 2013, 07:48:35 pm Firebox's sent a morse code to the fire dept to alarm a fire. Pre cell phones and before most people had a land line.
It IS for sale Thanks Joey Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Creighton on January 09, 2013, 07:52:15 pm Morse code explains the clockwork. Cool, didn't know that.
PM sent. Creighton Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: coke_and_stuff on January 09, 2013, 08:02:29 pm SOLD!!!
Thanks Creighton! Joey Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Creighton on January 09, 2013, 08:07:42 pm Thank you!
Creighton Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Pat Pixley on January 09, 2013, 09:30:07 pm :darn: :censored:ARE YOU KIDDING ME !!! HOW IS IT THAT CREIGHTON GET ALL THE COOL STUFF !!!!! :biggrin: Ok joking Very cool Joey great find , and congrats to you Creighton .
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Slapshot42 on January 09, 2013, 10:14:39 pm I will take some pictures of some of old fire boxes down at our old station. We still have some old active gamewell pull boxes.
I also have an old call box for sale. Will shoot some pics! Cool Find Joey! Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Marvin on January 09, 2013, 10:18:24 pm I have had a few fireboxes over the years. This one is in my living room. A few years back a few communities still used them.
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Marvin on January 09, 2013, 10:20:31 pm Slapshot, I'd like to see some pics when you get a chance. What kind of box are you selling?
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Slapshot42 on January 09, 2013, 10:29:47 pm Marvin,
It's a smaller ADT call box...with a pull down handle will shoot some pics to add to this tread or I can PM you pics. It's a very cool little box, also has the key. ADT 1046A is the box model #?? Jared Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: bcharlton on January 10, 2013, 09:06:36 am I own a couple but not like that. I restored one for my gameroom and took the guts out. Then I put small very small racks where I hang up all the keys to the games. It works out great.
BC Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Slider-Bob on January 10, 2013, 04:11:17 pm Very Cool guys! Congrats...
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: sodaworks on January 10, 2013, 10:52:43 pm I have a Gamewell restored firebox on the tower stand like Marvin's. I am thinking about selling it. taking offers.
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Creighton on January 14, 2013, 06:34:48 am Back to the Firebox in the original thread :-)
Well best I can tell it is the internal workings for an early Gamewell. Missing bell assembly. Also missing the outside case. No worries found one of those. Do need the original bell if anyone has one laying about. Really need to know the operating voltage on these units. There appears to be a send Morse code firebox ID and keypad interface. Will be great fun to hook that to my receive Morse unit and see what the box is trying to say. Should be here later in the week. A new fun project starts!! Thanks for any help! Creighton Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Marvin on August 26, 2013, 12:04:46 am For some reason 300 milliamperes rings a bell with my memory.
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Creighton on August 28, 2013, 12:20:43 am Right you are sir.
Thanks for the help. Creighton Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: MCarter on August 28, 2013, 09:56:47 am I have a complete system from the bell house to ticker tape machine to the call boxes. I have a manual from the '30's if you want to take a look at it.
Title: Re: Old Firebox Post by: Creighton on August 28, 2013, 05:17:18 pm Hey Matt,
Cool that you have the complete setup!! Send me PM on the manual. Thanks! Creighton |