The Super Sirex was a series of sirens produced by Harry O. Ricci, made around the 1950s to compete with Federal Sign & Signal. These siren succeeded HOR's original Sirex's.
Models:[]
There was the Model 15, Model 25, Model 40, and Model 50.
Model 15 is single-headed, 15 horsepower model. The only one known to exist is currently in service in Hamilton, OH. There were other Model 15's reported around other areas, however they have since been removed. They came in 10 ports, 9 ports, or 7/10 ports. They are rated at 125 DBs at 100 FT.
The Model 25 is said to be extinct, and it's not known what it was. However, there are several siren reports from the 50's listing Model 25's from HOR. What is known is that they were reported as the loudest siren of the Super Sirex series, toping at 130 DBs at 100 FT.
The Model 40/50 are the dual-headed models, with a handful of them still in service to this day. They were 40/50 horsepower, and they came in 9/9 port, 10/10 port, and 7/10 port. However, there currently isn't any known dual headed 7/10 port models reported to still be in service or existing. Like the Model 15, they were rated at 125 DBs at 100 FT.
Cities that had/use the Super Sirex[]
Cities Using Or That Have Used The H.O.R Super Sirex | Number of Sirens, Operation Status | Model |
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Scottsdale, AZ | 3, removed | 40 HP |
Imperial County, CA | 2, both located on the Imperial and Laguna dams, respectively. One is inactive, while the other's operational status is currently unknown. The Super Sirex's have been guessed to be either 7/12 or 8/12 port, however it is currently unknown what the exact port ratio is. | 40 HP |
Sacramento, CA | 1, inactive, originally installed at Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary School in 1966, relocated after some time | 40 HP |
Risaralda, Caldas, Colombia | 1, active as a fire siren | 40 HP |
Des Moines, IA | 1, removed | 15 HP |
Chicago, IL | 5, removed (The unit that was on top of the Field Building still has the mounting tower and rotation mechanism remaining.) | 40 HP |
Aberdeen, MD | 1, removed | 40 HP |
Seat Pleasant, MD | 1, removed | 40 HP |
Presque Isle, ME | 1, inactive | 40 HP |
Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | 1, operational. Recently restored and now used for curfews and other emergencies. (Earthquakes, COVID-19, etc.) | 40 HP |
Adrian, MO | 1, operational | 40 HP |
Brick Township, NJ | 3, removed | 40 HP |
Englewood, NJ | 1, removed | Unknown |
Newark, NJ | 4, 2 inactive, 2 removed | 40 HP |
Paterson, NJ | 1, removed | 40 HP |
Westfield, NJ | 1, removed | 40 HP |
Massapequa, NY | 1, operational as a fire siren. Converted to a vertical form several years ago and now used as part of a "backup system." | 15 HP |
Massapequa Park, NY | 1, operational as a fire siren. Converted to a vertical form several years ago and now used as part of a "backup system." | 15 HP |
New York, NY | Many installed, all removed | 40/50 HP(?) |
Port Dickinson, NY | 1, active as a fire siren | 40 HP |
Rome, NY | 1, removed | Unknown |
Hamilton, OH | 1, operational | 15 HP |
North Canton, OH | 1, removed | 15 HP |
Toledo, OH | 6, 1 still operational, 3 inactive, 2 removed | 40 HP |
Philadelphia, PA | At least 3, removed | 40 HP |
York, PA | 1, removed | Unknown |
Holyoke, MA | 5, removed. One of these former units is now in private possession the owner of "The Wherehouse?" banquet hall, is and sounded every Friday at noon | 40 HP |
Newton, MA | 1, inactive. | 40 HP |
Manchester, NH | 2, removed | 40 HP |
Cranston, RI | 1, removed | 40 HP |
Pawtucket, RI | 1, removed | 40 HP |
Providence, RI | At least 2, removed | 15, 40 HP |
Dodson Branch, TN | 1, operational | 40 HP(?) |
Tysons, VA | 1, removed | 40 HP |
Bellingham, WA | 1, inactive | 40 HP |
Madison, WI | 2, 1 still operational, 1 removed | 50 HP |
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