Shop Doorbells?

[baltic_birch]

I can't hear my door bell ring when I'm running the tools so much now.

What options are out there for doorbells?

I don't want something so loud that it kills small animals when the tools are not on.

Just curious what you guys are using or have seen.

Thanks,

Andrew

[bcammack]

Some sort of strobe that flashes for a several seconds whenever the doorbell rings? Some sort of simple, shortrange "pager" that you can clip to your belt that vibrates when the doorbell rings? http://www.soundclarity.com/productdetail.asp_Q_id_E_771

[baltic_birch]

found one I can plug a light into that will flash when the doorbell rings.

Hmm... now to think of what kind of light will work in my bright shop! I don't trust just a red bulb or something... don't think that will last.. but maybe.

[baltic_birch]

Thanks Brett,

I did not see your post until after I posted!!

Thanks

[myxpykalix]

you might try looking for a resource that caters to deaf people. I have seen things you plug into a lamp and it flashes. Or you could find one of those orange revolving lights you see in factories when a heavy machine is being moved it starts up for caution similar to the light you would see on the top of a tow truck. Or go buy one of those small strobe lights like at "Spencer gifts" or some place like that. Or better yet go buy a DISCO BALL!

[randy]

A strobe is probably going to be the best bet for getting your attention.

Here is one strobe that I found when I Googled "telephone strobe". Maybe it can be adapted for use with a doorbell.

http://www.weitbrecht.com/browse/alert-and-signal/telephone-signalers/14.phtml