Good Train Horns??
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From: Dunwoody, GA
Since this thread is current, I thought I'd ask in here instead of making a new thread.
I want to install 1-2 Grover Emergency air horns. I will be using them for responding to fire/ems calls in my truck. I'd also like to be able to air up my 315/75R16 tires to 50psi. I don't want to spend a LOT of money so if anyone can point me in the correct direction on what size tank and compressor I will need. Thanks!
I want to install 1-2 Grover Emergency air horns. I will be using them for responding to fire/ems calls in my truck. I'd also like to be able to air up my 315/75R16 tires to 50psi. I don't want to spend a LOT of money so if anyone can point me in the correct direction on what size tank and compressor I will need. Thanks!
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by riggz
Since this thread is current, I thought I'd ask in here instead of making a new thread.
I want to install 1-2 Grover Emergency air horns. I will be using them for responding to fire/ems calls in my truck. I'd also like to be able to air up my 315/75R16 tires to 50psi. I don't want to spend a LOT of money so if anyone can point me in the correct direction on what size tank and compressor I will need. Thanks!
I want to install 1-2 Grover Emergency air horns. I will be using them for responding to fire/ems calls in my truck. I'd also like to be able to air up my 315/75R16 tires to 50psi. I don't want to spend a LOT of money so if anyone can point me in the correct direction on what size tank and compressor I will need. Thanks!
I have the 5 gallon tank with the viair 380c,so far its great.It works my MK1 train horns.And airs up my stock tire to 60 psi in about 1 minute.
Like i said it works great for me,and you can get the compressor and tank for about $250.00 on ebay.
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From: South of Atlanta
Pressure Gauge
Originally Posted by Exposed
I finally got all the parts ordered yesterday for my train horn setup. Below is what I ordered.....
Seige Engineerining..
Kong MK1 horns
Safety Valve
Pressure Gauge
Hornblasters..
Pressure Switch w/built in relay
12 Gallon Tank ( I have not seen pictures yet from JK2404 but he has two of them under his Super Duty.. so they should fit)
4x4 Connection
ExtremeAire Severe service air compressor 3/4" HP 4 CFM Free
Egauges.com
AutoMeter Phantom Series air pressure gauge
I will get the 1/2" ID commerical hose/fittings from Grainger. Hopefully we be here by the Friday or Monday. I will start fabricating brackets and wiring this weekend... Work on the wiring schematic for my setup today....
Hopefully will be a kick butt system when done...
Seige Engineerining..
Kong MK1 horns
Safety Valve
Pressure Gauge
Hornblasters..
Pressure Switch w/built in relay
12 Gallon Tank ( I have not seen pictures yet from JK2404 but he has two of them under his Super Duty.. so they should fit)
4x4 Connection
ExtremeAire Severe service air compressor 3/4" HP 4 CFM Free
Egauges.com
AutoMeter Phantom Series air pressure gauge
I will get the 1/2" ID commerical hose/fittings from Grainger. Hopefully we be here by the Friday or Monday. I will start fabricating brackets and wiring this weekend... Work on the wiring schematic for my setup today....
Hopefully will be a kick butt system when done...
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd388.htm
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From: Katy Texas
The pressure gauge is good for 150 PSI. That is the working pressure of the compressor I am buying. I figured with full 1/2" ID hose from tank (12 gallons) to valve and then to the horns, should be plenty of flow....
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From: Katy Texas
Nice digital gauge.. I considered buying one like that but bought the AutoMeter because my fuel gauge to the big tank is the same. I hated to buy both gauges since the other one is fine.... Also the dash in the truck is not digital so thought it would look better matching...
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From: Katy Texas
Enough Room????
JP2404, Did you ever get a chance to post your shots? I am trying to figure out how you have mounted those two tanks.. That tank is 9" wide, 12 1/4" tall, and 44" long. Looks like it is going to hang down too low to me. I was assuming you mounted them under the cab and not under the bed.... I have the tank on the way and now getting a little nervious about it fitting now.... I was going to fabricate some brackets tomorrow afternoon. I am expecting the tank to be here tomorrow...
Thanks.....
Thanks.....
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From: Round Rock, TX
hey Bevis .. i'm used to using a foot switch like you .. what I actually use for my truck though is a switch used for hand controlled trolling motors called a Big Foot. It's pretty cheap, and very durable - made to be stomped on all day with heavy amperage going through..it's more than you'll ever need ! .. here, take a look : http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults
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From: Dunwoody, GA
Originally Posted by Bevis3
When i get around to finish buying the parts, I'm gonna use a floor mounted foot switch, like we use in our ambulances (Airhorn and Federal Q)
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From: Katy Texas
Floor Switch
That is a good idea.. I was debating on putting a toggle switch between main horn and the air horns from the steering wheel but hate to mess with the truck wiring... I guess your can screw the floor switch down to the floorboard to keep it in place....I will check that out..
thanks
thanks
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From: Stephensville WI
Originally Posted by riggz
how many horn blasts do you get out of that 5 gal. tank?