datadiffusion Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) I think the timeline goes like this... Original bell - no strobe at all, complete unit made by Scanny "Mk II" - space for an optional strobe (cover elongated with a clear lens) which consisted of a separately supplied PCB that slots in (strobe PCB possibly not made by scanny) "Mk III" - cover still made by scanny?? Possibly not, siren definately made by Elmdene, metal box with built in strobe. Also white models with 'ADT Modern' and Telecom Security branding (most Telecoms dummies). Also Sonitrol / Sentrol? "Mk IV" - cover made by Elmdene, siren made by Bentel, an Italian division of ADT Current bell - complete unit made by Elmdene in China, with matching battery dummy, and now also wireless model. Edited April 16, 2020 by datadiffusion 1 Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabs Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) Interesting, either way the new one looks terrible, in comparison. Then again, customers do not care. I have the Mk II version, with a metal backplate and an Elmdene PCB mounted to it, dated 1992. I'd imagine that was made in the UK, but at the end of the day, I guess it is more economically viable to make them in China. I am surprised that there is no manufacturer mentioned on the moulding for the cover though. I can seee how they had a Eurobell in mind when designing this cover, shame that's not made today Edited April 16, 2020 by Gabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 5 hours ago, Gabs said: Interesting, either way the new one looks terrible, in comparison. Then again, customers do not care. I have the Mk II version, with a metal backplate and an Elmdene PCB mounted to it, dated 1992. I'd imagine that was made in the UK, but at the end of the day, I guess it is more economically viable to make them in China. I am surprised that there is no manufacturer mentioned on the moulding for the cover though. I can seee how they had a Eurobell in mind when designing this cover, shame that's not made today Ah, that's yet another version you've got that I'd forgotten about! That must fit in between the original Eurobell (as you say the modern and round Eurobell covers are 100% interchangeable) and the Elmdene 'economy' metal box and combined strobe version. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabs Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Yes, I am quite interested in these boxes, I nearly bought another on eBay, but that what do I do with them when I have them? They sit in a cupboard collecting dust, although they are an interesting piece of history, so recognisable. Even a lot of eBay listings mention them as being 'Like ADT' or 'The same as ADT' probably one of my favourite boxes, along with the Rapier. Wouldn't say no to a white one, just to match my current one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Logan said: Just took this out the other day building has pyrene heat detectors aswell So still ignoring the stay home essential visits only advice etc? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabs Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 Leaving the house at all could potentially aid the spread of the virus... Not seen them before, can see why they discontinued it though. Whouldn't want that on my house, it doesn't look very nice. Although it is interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabs Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 You are crazy! Any of those wires could be Live, building could be unstable, or fall down. What do your parents think about you sleeping in an abandoned building? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gabs said: What do your parents think about you sleeping in an abandoned building? Disappointed... When he eventually turns up okay ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabs Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, MrHappy said: Disappointed... When he eventually turns up okay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Logan said: No im being antisocial in my private abandoned building My favourite elmdene box is this what model is that tat ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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