Edwards 270-SPO - Revision history

TwentyThree33: /* Enthusiasts Who Own These */

2021-11-02T17:24:08Z

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	*270-DPO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is double-pole.		*270-DPO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is double-pole.
	== History ==		== History ==
	=== First ~~generation~~ ===		=== First Generation ===
	The first ever generation of this pull station had the classic Edwards "E" square shield logo on the bottom, the iconic "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" on the handle, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is the most rare. This style was introduced in the 1950s, and was phased out around 1970.		The first ever generation of this pull station had the classic Edwards "E" square shield logo on the bottom, the iconic "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" on the handle, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is the most rare. This style was introduced in the 1950s, and was phased out around 1970.
	=== Second generation ===
	This generation is the same as the ~~first~~, but deletes the "FIRE ALARM" at the top of the station. Introduced around 1970 and phased out around 1986.		=== Second Generation ===
	=== ~~Third generation~~ ===		This generation has a non-recessed switch, and doesn't have the arm on the left side. It still retains the "FIRE ALARM" labeling from the first generation. Introduced in 1960, and phased out around 1975.
			=== Third Generation ===
			This generation is the same as the second, but deletes the "FIRE ALARM" at the top of the station. These stations are known for being extremely easy to pull. Introduced around 1970 and phased out around 1986.
			=== Fourth Generation ===
	This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009. A variant of this had the 270A-SPO font, which was discontinued in 2003.		This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009. A variant of this had the 270A-SPO font, which was discontinued in 2003.
	=== ~~Fourth generation~~ ===		=== Fifth Generation ===
	This generation was introduced in 2009. It has an updated new "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and the GE logo. This type was discontinued around 2014.		This generation was introduced in 2009. It has an updated new "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and the GE logo. This type was discontinued around 2014.
	=== ~~Fifth generation~~ ===		=== Sixth Generation ===
	This generation is basically the same as the ~~fourth~~, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.		This generation is basically the same as the fifth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.
	== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==		== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==
	[[User:Simplex NimrodES\|Simplex NimrodES]] owns a first generation model from the 1960s, and a fourth generation, GE-branded model from 2009.		[[User:Simplex NimrodES\|Simplex NimrodES]] owns a first generation model from the 1960s, and a fourth generation, GE-branded model from 2009.

	[[User:Yycsfirealarmnimrod\|Yycsfirealarmnimrod]] owns 6 of these. 3 second generation (~~one~~ not functional), and 3 ~~third~~ generation.		[[User:Yycsfirealarmnimrod\|Yycsfirealarmnimrod]] owns 6 of these. 1 second generation, 2 third generation (1 not functional), and 3 fourth generation.

	[[User:Twentytwo22\|Twentytwo22]] owns two of these. One is second generation, and the other is third generation.		[[User:Twentytwo22\|Twentytwo22]] owns two of these. One is second generation, and the other is third generation.

TwentyThree33: Updated again. Forgot that the nimrod has my 2009.

2021-08-01T00:33:19Z

Updated again. Forgot that the nimrod has my 2009.

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	This generation is basically the same as the fourth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.		This generation is basically the same as the fourth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.
	== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==		== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==
	[[User:Simplex NimrodES\|Simplex NimrodES]] owns a first generation model from the 1960s.		[[User:Simplex NimrodES\|Simplex NimrodES]] owns a first generation model from the 1960s, and a fourth generation, GE-branded model from 2009.

	[[User:Yycsfirealarmnimrod\|Yycsfirealarmnimrod]] owns 6 of these. 3 second generation (one not functional), and 3 third generation.		[[User:Yycsfirealarmnimrod\|Yycsfirealarmnimrod]] owns 6 of these. 3 second generation (one not functional), and 3 third generation.

	[[User:Twentytwo22\|Twentytwo22]] owns two of these. One is second generation, and the other is third generation.		[[User:Twentytwo22\|Twentytwo22]] owns two of these. One is second generation, and the other is third generation.

TwentyThree33: All variants of the 270 should have their own pages. I'll make these pages later tonight.

2021-08-01T00:32:15Z

All variants of the 270 should have their own pages. I'll make these pages later tonight.

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	This generation is basically the same as the fourth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.		This generation is basically the same as the fourth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.
	== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==		== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==
	User Simplex NimrodES owns a first generation ~~270-SPO~~ from the 1960s~~, and one fourth generation model from 2009~~.		[[User:Simplex NimrodES\|Simplex NimrodES]] owns a first generation model from the 1960s.

	[[User:Yycsfirealarmnimrod\|Yycsfirealarmnimrod]] owns 9 of these. 3 second generation, 5 third generation ~~(one American with the older design, one GAO)~~, and ~~a fifth~~ generation ~~SIGA-270P~~.		[[User:Yycsfirealarmnimrod\|Yycsfirealarmnimrod]] owns 6 of these. 3 second generation (one not functional), and 3 third generation.

			[[User:Twentytwo22\|Twentytwo22]] owns two of these. One is second generation, and the other is third generation.

TwentyThree33: /* Enthusiasts Who Own These */

2021-07-31T04:57:13Z

Enthusiasts Who Own These

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	The '''Edwards 270-SPO''' is the most common and most recognizable Edwards pull station, which is the "teardrop" style of it. It has many counterparts, but this page will cover the SPO, which is the single-stage conventional pull station. This pull station was introduced sometime in the 1950s, and is still being made today, but branded by General Electric. It went through several changes over the years.		The '''Edwards 270-SPO''' is the most common and most recognizable Edwards pull station, which is the "teardrop" style of it. It has many counterparts, but this page will cover the SPO, which is the single-stage conventional pull station. This pull station was introduced sometime in the 1950s, and is still being made today, but branded by General Electric. It went through several changes over the years.

	== How to operate ==		== How to operate ==
	To pull, simply pull the lever that says "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE."		To pull, simply pull the lever that says "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE."
	To reset, insert a flathead screwdriver in the top and the front of the station will drop forward, and then you press the lever down.		To reset, insert a flathead screwdriver in the top and the front of the station will drop forward, and then you press the lever down.

	== Variations ==		== Variations ==
	*270-GAO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is two-stage and has a key in the lever.		*270-GAO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is two-stage and has a key in the lever.
	*270-DPO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is double-pole.		*270-DPO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is double-pole.

	== History ==		== History ==

	=== First generation ===		=== First generation ===

	The first ever generation of this pull station had the classic Edwards "E" square shield logo on the bottom, the iconic "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" on the handle, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is the most rare. This style was introduced in the 1950s, and was phased out around 1970.		The first ever generation of this pull station had the classic Edwards "E" square shield logo on the bottom, the iconic "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" on the handle, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is the most rare. This style was introduced in the 1950s, and was phased out around 1970.

	=== Second generation ===		=== Second generation ===

	This generation is the same as the first, but deletes the "FIRE ALARM" at the top of the station. Introduced around 1970 and phased out around 1986.		This generation is the same as the first, but deletes the "FIRE ALARM" at the top of the station. Introduced around 1970 and phased out around 1986.

	=== Third generation ===		=== Third generation ===

	This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009. A variant of this had the 270A-SPO font, which was discontinued in 2003.		This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009. A variant of this had the 270A-SPO font, which was discontinued in 2003.

	=== Fourth generation ===		=== Fourth generation ===

	This generation was introduced in 2009. It has an updated new "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and the GE logo. This type was discontinued around 2014.		This generation was introduced in 2009. It has an updated new "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and the GE logo. This type was discontinued around 2014.

	=== Fifth generation ===		=== Fifth generation ===

	This generation is basically the same as the fourth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.		This generation is basically the same as the fourth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.

	== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==		== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==
			User Simplex NimrodES owns a first generation 270-SPO from the 1960s, and one fourth generation model from 2009.

	User ~~Simplex NimrodES~~ owns ~~a first~~ generation ~~270-SPO from~~ the ~~1960s~~, and ~~one fourth~~ generation ~~model from 2009~~.		[[User:Yycsfirealarmnimrod\|Yycsfirealarmnimrod]] owns 9 of these. 3 second generation, 5 third generation (one American with the older design, one GAO), and a fifth generation SIGA-270P.

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Enthusiasts Who Own These */

2021-07-06T01:29:07Z

Enthusiasts Who Own These

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	== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==		== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==

	User Simplex NimrodES owns a first generation 270-SPO, from the 1960s~~. User Yycsfirealarmnimrod owns a first generation one~~, and ~~a few others~~.		User Simplex NimrodES owns a first generation 270-SPO from the 1960s, and one fourth generation model from 2009.

Alberta Fire Alarms: /* Third generation */

2021-07-06T01:28:34Z

Third generation

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	=== Third generation ===		=== Third generation ===

	This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009.		This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009. A variant of this had the 270A-SPO font, which was discontinued in 2003.

			=== Fourth generation ===

			This generation was introduced in 2009. It has an updated new "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and the GE logo. This type was discontinued around 2014.

			=== Fifth generation ===

			This generation is basically the same as the fourth, only it has the shield logo on a circle, probably taking up the GE logo's space. This generation was introduced in 2014, and is still in production.

	== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==		== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==

	User Simplex NimrodES owns a first generation 270-SPO, from the 1960s. User Yycsfirealarmnimrod owns a first generation one, and a few others.		User Simplex NimrodES owns a first generation 270-SPO, from the 1960s. User Yycsfirealarmnimrod owns a first generation one, and a few others.

Alberta Fire Alarms at 03:37, 3 July 2021

2021-07-03T03:37:45Z

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	This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009.		This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009.

			== Enthusiasts Who Own These ==

			User Simplex NimrodES owns a first generation 270-SPO, from the 1960s. User Yycsfirealarmnimrod owns a first generation one, and a few others.

Alberta Fire Alarms: Adding "how to operate" because it matters

2021-03-26T16:18:39Z

Adding "how to operate" because it matters

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	The '''Edwards 270-SPO''' is the most common and most recognizable Edwards pull station, which is the "teardrop" style of it. It has many counterparts, but this page will cover the SPO, which is the single-stage conventional pull station. This pull station was introduced sometime in the 1950s, and is still being made today, but branded by General Electric. It went through several changes over the years.		The '''Edwards 270-SPO''' is the most common and most recognizable Edwards pull station, which is the "teardrop" style of it. It has many counterparts, but this page will cover the SPO, which is the single-stage conventional pull station. This pull station was introduced sometime in the 1950s, and is still being made today, but branded by General Electric. It went through several changes over the years.

			== How to operate ==
			To pull, simply pull the lever that says "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE."
			To reset, insert a flathead screwdriver in the top and the front of the station will drop forward, and then you press the lever down.

	== Variations ==		== Variations ==

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The '''Edwards 270-SPO''' is the most common and most recognizable Edwards pull station, which is the "teardrop" style of it. It has many counterparts, but this page will cover the SPO, which is the single-stage conventional pull station. This pull station was introduced sometime in the 1950s, and is still being made today, but branded by General Electric. It went through several changes over the years.

== Variations ==
*270-GAO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is two-stage and has a key in the lever.
*270-DPO: Same as the 270-SPO, but is double-pole.

== History ==

=== First generation ===

The first ever generation of this pull station had the classic Edwards "E" square shield logo on the bottom, the iconic "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" on the handle, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is the most rare. This style was introduced in the 1950s, and was phased out around 1970.

=== Second generation ===

This generation is the same as the first, but deletes the "FIRE ALARM" at the top of the station. Introduced around 1970 and phased out around 1986.

=== Third generation ===

This generation includes a logo change to the newer shield, and a different "PULL IN CASE OF FIRE" font, and FIRE ALARM at the top. This version is perhaps the most common. It was introduced around 1988 and phased out around 2009.