FHF F3B

[orestis]

Hi!

Here is my new Funke + Huster Fernsig F3B (Ebay)
I think it's brand new.

The strange thing about it, is the really slow start up... Is that usual in all S3 - type sirens?

[Klauskinski]

Wow! Looks pretty good!
It's the first picture of that siren i've ever seen. May I use it for the Siren Wiki? Would be very nice!

Edit: Concerning he slow start-up: Do you use the siren with a capacitor?

[orestis]

Of course do use it in the SirenWiki, I'll be very happy to contribute something

Edit: Concerning he slow start-up: Do you use the siren with a capacitor?

Yes! I used a capacitor because I don't have 3phase current. I know the use of capacitors reduces the motor power in the 80% of the original one... but I thought the start up to be too slow.

I'll post the video soon.

[HP.D]

Well, this one is in really good condition.
I wonder whether such a "roof" is still available as spare part... I need 2 ^^

[Ralph]

Congratulations from me, too!^^ It looks very clean and new!

[orestis]

Hi
why don't you contact the FHF company? I'm pretty sure there are available spare roofs, and they can help you. I think they are still manufacturing this type.

@ tillhenry!

[orestis]

...trying to upload the video...

[orestis]

...and here it is http://rapidshare.com/files/32037704/fhf_f3b_s.avi.html

[NCW]

Hm ok! This start up is way too long! I think you need a startup-capacitor beside the capacitor that replaces the missing phase.

Klick here for a schematic

[orestis]

Very interesting! thanks a lot, Niklas! I'll buy that capacitor as soon as possible, I think the owner of the shop is going to help me with the connection as always.

[Gast]

Why you don't buy a Connector for Rotating Current?
The will cost ~3 € at 3x16A

[orestis]

... don't know much about electrology but don't you need 3phase current to use a connector? Or do you mean something else? Anyway the problem will be fixed soon.

[NCW]

He suggests to use "real" instead of "simulated" three phase current.

[orestis]

Unfortunatelly I have no access to 3phase current. That's why I haven't managed yet to connect my , which ofcourse can't be connected in 1phase...

[Klauskinski]

I know that problem... But we just need to find somebody who would help us out with his three phase current.