Pick the Right Bell or Buzzer

Some of the many different types of bells, and various ways of controlling them are suggested in the table below. Just remember that no matter what the job or conditions, you can probably find a bell or buzzer and controls that suit your need.

SOME TYPICAL JOBS FOR BELLS & BUZZERS
JobType of bell or buzzerNumber and location of bells and buzzersType of controlNumber and location of controls
Summon others to the telephoneIn the house— small to medium buzzers
In outbuildings— medium to large bells
Outdoors— large weatherproof bell
All transformer-powered
Enough to cover all usual work locationsPush-buttonsOne at the telephone and each extension phone
Notify club member that car is at his produce standMedium to large bell— transformer-poweredOne may be enough—if mounted on the back of the standHose diaphragm
(Complete driveway units including control, are available, ready to plug in.)
One—in the driveway
Warn of power failure to incubator or brooderBattery-powered buzzer, medium sizeOne near the poultryman's bedroomRelay, held open as long as power is on, closed by spring if interruption occursOne, at main switch of hatchery or brooder house
Warn of dangerously warm temperature in freezerBattery-powered buzzer, medium sizeOne, in or near the kitchenTemperature detector (sensitive thermostat)One, with bulb inside freezer