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Old 10/1/09, 9:25 PM
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Default Unusual devices.

Was wondering what these 2 devices would be for and how the worked/operated.

The temp gauge may be for the private water system or water heater. Not sure and why I was looking for answers from your intelligence.

Had no clue with the outlet type.
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Old 10/1/09, 9:37 PM
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With a 130 limit I doubt it is for the Water heater.

Bet more like refrigeration for some reason
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Old 10/1/09, 9:39 PM
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The temp gauge appears to have high and low limit alarm points with wiring terminals for the signal wires.

The wall jack looks like a leslie speaker cabinet connector for an organ.




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Old 10/2/09, 8:31 AM
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Thanks

Mike how do you always seem to come up with answers.
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Old 10/2/09, 8:42 AM
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LOL Now the organ one threw me for a loop . How did Micheal come with that one. Just amazing on what you find isn't it
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LOL Now the organ one threw me for a loop . How did Micheal come with that one. Just amazing on what you find isn't it
He has one in his parlor.



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Old 10/2/09, 9:57 AM
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Thanks

Mike how do you always seem to come up with answers.
The leslie one easy for me.

I used to repair the organ at church until we bought a new one.



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Old 10/2/09, 9:58 AM
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He has one in his parlor.
That was true at one time.



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Old 10/2/09, 12:24 PM
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Ok ok i will not go there lolol
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Default Re: Unusual devices.

Left hand device is a thermometer with mechanical contact set points, contacts are activating the wireless alarm transmitter below.
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Old 10/2/09, 12:56 PM
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Left hand device is a thermometer with mechanical contact set points, contacts are activating the wireless alarm transmitter below.
It looks to old to be wireless and the wires look similar to a phone pair but we are on the same page.



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Default Re: Unusual devices.

Michael:

Still made:

http://www.winland.com/security/manuals/TA2HL.pdf

The wireless alarm transmitter is the lower box, looks like an Ademco.

I use the same setup to monitor individually heated rental units for furnace failures.
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Old 10/2/09, 5:44 PM
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Michael:

Still made:

http://www.winland.com/security/manuals/TA2HL.pdf

The wireless alarm transmitter is the lower box, looks like an Ademco.

I use the same setup to monitor individually heated rental units for furnace failures.
Cool. Thanks Mike.



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Old 10/2/09, 6:51 PM
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Default Re: Unusual devices.

The company where I once worked had a computer rooms that had various types of temp alarms and plotting devices similar to this. Is that a bell or buzzer below it? They are much more sophisticated now. Bet your home owner was a former IT guy that might have used his phone to listen in for the alarm similar to the way Mike monitors his rentals.



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