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siemens full range | lanterns

sheffield
Spun steel body, vitreous enamelled, white on the under side or reflecting surface and green on top. Fitted with a detachable canopy which was provided with the usual type of twin-leaed-in suspension. A glass cylinder was fitted to the underside to protect the lamp from rain. Provides an even diffused illumination over a wide area when fitted with the Opal type of Gas-filled lamp.
???? 200W GLS
ES ??? ??? 1932 Catalogue


???? 300W GLS
ES ??? ??? 1932 Catalogue


???? 500W GLS
ES ??? ??? 1932 Catalogue


charlton-sieray
See also ELECO Vapoura.
An ornamental unit with asymmetrical distribution curve suitable where "White Way" type of lighting is preferred to lighting having a directional characteristic. It has a cast aluminium canopy carrying a 24" reflector and an ornamental diffusing globe. The globe is carried on an aluminium spinning which is much safer than the customary three set screws. The base of the globe is finished off with an ornamental copper spinning. The globe can be lowered for cleaning purposes and for lamp replacement and when lowered is suspended by chains so the operator has both hands free for cleaning.

??? ??? ??? Top Entry No Gear 1944 Journal


preston-sieray
Lantern designed in 1936 for the newly-introduced MAT/V lamp. First installed in Preston. Could provide a symmetrical light distribution. For use with the Siemens Sieray-Dual lamp. The metal work of this lantern is exactly the same as the Charlton-Sieray but is fitted with a larger globe of white glass.
???? 500W MAT/V
500W GLS
GES
GES
Top Entry No Gear 1936 Journal
1936 Journal
1938 Journal
1939 Advert
1944 Journal
1959 Journal



regent-sieray
See also ELECO Orbital
Described as newly introduced in 1936. Exibited at the Public Works Congress in 1937. Designed for use with the Siemens Sieray "H" lamp. Probably named "Regent" after first installation in Regent Street, London, although there's no literature to back that up. Designed fro asymmetric distribution with 160° or 180° spread between the main beams, light control being effected by Holophane refractor panels. It consists of a cast-iron hinged top enclosing the wiring chamber, cast aluminium alloy canopy and bottom framework, with the side angle pieces of heavy guage brass. A special feature is the complete isolation of the lantern interior from the wiring chamber, connection between the two by means of Mica insulated terminals so sealed-in as to be watertight. Condensed moisture cannot possibly enter the lantern from the bracket arm whilst the lead wires are totally enclosed.
Regent-Sieray 400W MA/V
GES Top Entry No Gear 1936 Journal
1937 Advert
1937 Programme
1938 Journal
1937 Journal
1938 Programme
1939 Advert
1939 Advert
1939 Journal
1944 Journal
1945 Journal
1947 Journal


gower-sieray
First described in 1937. A blended-light lantern which could take one mercury discharge lamp and two gas-filled tungsten lamps. Provides a directional distribution. Could've been named after the first installation in Gower Street, London; but the literature is sketchy and only MV Gower lanterns have been explicitly mentioned as being used.
gower-sieray 250-400W MA/V + ???GLS
GES + ??? ??? ??? 1936 Journal


bi-way
Believed to be the Holophane Bi-Way. Exhibited at the Public Works Congress in 1937. For Group A lighting. Could take the Siemens Sieray "H" lamp. Can be supplied with two-way axial asymmetric, two-way non-axial asymmetric or symmetric light distribution. The Holophane Bowl Refractor is manufactured in one piece with an outer surface that is smooth except on the pavement side. It has a reflecting segment on the pavement side for redirection towards the street, and a series of prisms adjacent to the flange, for refraction of the upward rays emitted by the lamp. The body of the lantern is soundly constructed and very robust. Hinged cast rings carry the glass refractor and are connected together by 3/8in. diameter steel rods. The outer casing is of heavy gauge spun copper, and the reflector of vitreous enamelled steel. The refractor is secured to its ring at three points and cannot be dislodged accidently when the lantern is opened. Lamp focussing is by means of an adjustable cast bridge. The cast head incorporates cable inlets anda separate wiring chamber heat insulted from the body of the lantern, the design being such as to prevent the ingress of water into the lantern. A new design of this lantern was made available in 1945 which utilised a Holophane bowl refractor. It used a Holophane one piece bowl refractor which can be supplied to give two-way axial, two-way non-axial or symmetrical light distribution
???? 250-400W MA/V
GES Top Entry No Gear 1937 Journal
1937 Programme
1937 Journal
1938 Advert
1944 Journal
1945 Journal
1945 Programme
1946 Journal


dalston-sieray
Exhibited at the Public Works Congress in 1937.
??? 250-400W MA/V
GES ??? ??? 1937 Journal


pinnacle
Exhibited at the Public Works Congress in 1937.
??? 80-125W MB
3BC ??? ??? 1937 Journal


duo-dome
Believed to be the Standard Type Holophane Duo-Dome. Exhibited at the Public Works Congress in 1937. The lantern consists of a cast iron body with detachable hood and vitreous enamelled reflector. It is fitted with an external focussing device attached to the hood. The Holophane Duo-Dome Refractor is smooth on both the exterior and interior surfaces and is attached to the reflector by means of an internal copper sleeve. It can be supplied with two-way axial, 150° or symmetrical distribution.
??? 80-125W MB
3BC ??? ??? 1937 Journal
1944 Journal



ruralux
Exhibited at the Public Works Congress in 1937.
??? 80-125W MB
3BC ??? ??? 1937 Journal


barnet-sieray
For Group A lighting. A more decorative version of the Regent-Sieray. Designed for use with the Sieray "H" type lamp (MA/H) but also could accomodate the Sieray-Dual lamp (MAT). Gives an asymmetric light distribution with a spread of 160° between main beams, the control being effected by Holophane refractor plates. Made of non-ferrous metals expect for the cast iron top and vitreous enamelled reflector. By 1945, refractor plates for either 160° or 180° main beams were available. Similar in construction to the Regent-Sieray Lantern except it's fitted with a dished bottom door, glazed with diffusing glass, which improves the appearance of the lantern without detracting from its efficient light distribution. The extra depth allows accomodation for the 500W Sieray-Dual Lamp.
??? 250-400W MA/V
300-500W MAT/V
GES Top Entry No Gear 1938 Programme 1939 Programme
1939 Advert
1939 Journal
1944 Journal
1945 Programme
1946 Journal
1946 Programme
1947 Programme


albion-sieray
Designed to use the Sieray Horizontal Burning Lamps which don't require magnetic arc deflector.
Albion-Sieray 400W MA/H
ES ??? ??? 1938 Programme


sola-sieray Lantern
Designed for use with the 140W Sieray Sodium lamp (SO/H). Gives an asymmetric light distribution with a spread of 160° between main beams, the control being effected by Holophane refractor plates. The top is of cast-iron, the ends are cast aluminium and the refractor plate bottom supports are heavy guage copper.
??? 140W SO/H
BC ??? No Gear 1939 Programme


camden-sieray
For Group B lighting. Fitted with a Holophane Bowl Refractor. Designed for 80W or 125W "Sieray" lamps. Consists of a cast iron top to which is hinged a cast iron ring carrying an external vitreous enamelled reflector and Holophane Bowl Refractor. The lantern is fitted with an internal vitreous enamelled reflector and external focussing device.
??? 80-125W MB
3BC Top Entry No Gear 1944 Journal
1945 Programme


arp lantern
Complies with British Standard Specification BS/ARP 37. For wartime use. The large area of the reflecting surface is utilised therefore night appearance is good. The large diameter (12") provides good daylight appearance. For mounting heights of 19' and upwards, at a spacing in plan of not less than 100', when fitted with 25W pearl lamp. When so installed a general level of illumination of 0.0002 foot-candle will be provided and howhere will the value exceed 0.004 foot-candle. The fitting consists of a standard 12" diameter R.L.M. Reflector, stove-enamelled black inside and outside, carrying an annular slotted mask so designed and located as to procude the desired light distribution. The exterior of the mask and the interior of the bottom portion are stove-enamelled black; the cylindrical upper portion is stove-enamelled white inside. Access for cleaning and relamping is provided by the removal of the bottom portion of the mask. In designing this reflector the Siemens lighting engineers have aimed at producing a fitting giving its resutls through the medium of large areas at low lighting intensities e.g. the reflector is flashed to a depth of approximately 2¼" whilst a reasonably broad ring of light is emitted from the slot in the mask. In this fitting the mask is fixed to the top of the reflector.
??? 25W GLS
BC ??? No Gear 1940 Advert
1940 Journal


concrete lantern
For Group B lighting, this design evolved in collaboration with Concrete Utilities in 1945 to form part of a concrete bracket arm. "The cast concrete head carries a ring, to which are fixed the lampholder supports, porviding three lampholder positions, and to which a Holophane Duo-Dome refractor is attached by three special fasteners. A quarter-turn of these fasteners instantly frees the refractor for cleaning etc., without the removal of any stud or nut. All rings and supports, etc., are made of non-corrodible metal, consequently maintenance is reduced to the absolute minimum. A Concrete Lantern for Group 'A' lighting is in course of development, and this will incorporate an ingenious method of dissipating heat from the lantern interior, the subject matter of a patent."
??? ???
??? ??? ??? 1945 Programme


newton-sieray minor
For Group B lighting. A side entry lantern fitted with a single-piece Holophane Dome Refractor. It is made with a one-piece cast canopy and reflector and is tapped ¾-in. gas thread as standard (with provision for 1-in. if required). In the top of the lantern are three pairs of cast lugs, to one of which a strap is fixed which carried the appropiate lampholder. These are arranged that any lamp for which the fitting is designed will take up its correct focal position. The strap carries a porcelain skirted pattern and is of the B.C., E.S., or 3-pin B.C. type. The reflector is stove enamelled white on the reflecting surface. The glassware is available with two types of distribution: symmetric and 2-way non-axial with 170° between the main beams. The maximum candle power is at 78° to the downward vertical. The glassware is held in position by two phosphor bronze rods which are secured to the main casting, the necessary locking being obtained by two phosphor bronze springs. Provision is made for locating the glassware correctly in respect to the body of the lamp. Could also be fitted with an optional clear glass outer globe.
??? 100-200W GLS
80-125W MB/V
BC
3BC
ES
Top Entry No gear 1945 Programme
1946 Journal
1946 Journal
1946 Programme
1947 Book
1947 Journal


halton-sieray
Introduced in 1946. For Group "A" lighting. [Picture probably incorrect - shows an earlier lantern with earlier refractor bowl]. A bowl refractor lantern of new design which uses the Holophane 4140 bowl refractor. Bowl refractor type normally suitable for the 250 or 400-watt medium pressure (MA/V) "Sieray" mercury discharge lamp. By adding an internal reflector it is possible to use this lantern with Siemens tungsten filament lamps.
??? 250-400W MA/V
GES ??? ??? 1946 Programme
1947 Journal
1947 Programme


marton-sieray
Introduced in 1946. For Group "B" lighting. A small bowl refractor lantern.
100-200W GLS
80-125 MB/V
BC
3BC
ES
??? ??? ??? 1946 Programme


euston-sieray lantern
(Incorrectly initially called the Weston-Sieray in a journal and then called the Dilux in another. The lantern is similar to Holophane's Dilux as they both use the same trough refractor). For Group "A" lighting. Side-entry bowl refractor lantern designed to house either a 250 or 400-watt Sieray MA/V lamp. The lamp burns horizontally with a magnetic arc deflector.

Called 'newly designed' in 1947. The lantern employs a Holophane refractor in conjunction with reflectors of anodised aluminium to control the light distribution - the use of the horizontal burning lamp and the design of the optical system ensuring a broad beam of light in the horizontal plane.

The lantern body is constructed of silicon aluminium alloy and its lines are in keeping with the present-day trend. It is designed primarily for side entry but if required it can be suitable for pendant mounting - the exterior contour of the body being altered in this case so that it presents a symmetrical appearance. In the side entry position the lantern is fixed on the bracket by means of a boss on the lantern which is tapered internally and into which will fit a split brass cone. The cone is pulled up tightly on to the bracket arm by means of a running screwed plug and the length of the boss ensures an adequate bearing surface.

The framework, which carries the prismatic glass refractor, is hinged for access to the lamp for replacement purposes - the wing nut fixing being captive. The lantern employs a Holophane prismatic dish refractor in conjunction with reflectors of anodised aluminium to control the light distribution - the use of the horizontal burning lamp and the design of the optical system ensuring a broad beam of light in the horizontal plane. The lantern body is constructed of silicon aluminium alloy and its lines are in keeping with present-day trends. It is designed primarily for side entry but can be suitable for pendant mounting - the exterior contour of the body being altered so it presents a symmetrical appearance. In the side entry position the lantern is fixed on to the bracket by means of a boss on the lantern which is tapered internally and into which will fit a split brass cone. This cone is pulled up tightly on to the bracket arm by means of a running screwed plug and the lenth of the boss ensures an adequate bearing surface. The framework, which carries the prismatic glass refractor, is hinged for access to to the lamp for replacement purposes - the wing nut fixing being captive.

??? 250-400W MA/V
GES Side Entry No gear 1947 Journal
1947 Programme
1947 Journal
1948 Journal
wilton-sieray 3-80
Details of construction include: aluminium body braced by transverse and longitudinal U channels, control gear platform completely wired with three sets of "Sieray" long type control gear (choke, power factor capacitor, quick start transformer and radio suppressor capacitor), three anodized aluminium reflectors of fixed contour, and separate clear "Perspex" moulded doors. The unit is suitable for pole or spanwire mounting. For pole mounting the lantern is erected in four simple sections. A robust mild steel frame bracket is bolted in place first, followed by the control gear platform ready assembled and wired. The anodized aluminium reflectors are then clipped in and held by turn screws. Finally, the "Perspex" doors are added and secured at the base of the lantern by wing-nuts. The lantern accommodates three 80-watt "Daylight", "Natural" or "Warm White" fluorescent tubes. A mounting height of 25 ft. is recommended and a spacing of 40 yards to give 6,000 lumens per 100-ft. linear of road. The ratio of the peak candle power to the average of the values in all directions downward from the source and lying 30° and 45° from the vertical is less than five.
5313 3x80W MCF
6xBC Side entry Gear 1951 Book
1953 Public Lighting
1959 Public Lighting


wilton-sieray 2-40
??? 2x40W MCF
4xBC Side entry Gear 1951 Book


Sunray
???? ?x80W MCF
BC Post Top Gear 1953 Advert
orbicular
???? ???W SO/H
BC Side Entry No Gear 1953 Advert
City
???? 3x80W MCF
BC Wall Mounted Gear 1953 Public Lighting



Capital
4562 2x40W MCF
BC Column clamp Gear 1953 Public Lighting
4563 3x40W MCF
BC Column clamp Gear 1953 Public Lighting
5562 2x80W MCF
BC Column clamp Gear 1953 Public Lighting
5563 3x80W MCF
BC Column clamp Gear 1953 Public Lighting


Cathay
???? 2 or 4x40W MCF
BC Post Top Gear 1953 Public Lighting


Orton
???? 60W SO/H
BC ??? Gear 1955 Public Lighting


Kuwait
???? 2,3,4x80W MCF
BC Post Top Gear 1955 Advert
1955 Advert
1956 Advert
Coventry
???? 4,6,8x80W MCF
BC Top Entry Gear 1956 Advert
Court
???? 2,3 4' tubes
BC Top Entry Gear 1956 Advert
Carpenter
???? 2,3 3' tubes
BC Top Entry Gear 1956 Advert
Crawley
???? 2x20W MFC
2x40W MFC
BC Top Entry Gear 1956 Advert
Sieray Dual
???? ???W GLS + ??? MA/V
??? ??? ??? 1959 Public Lighting