Hidden Horn

Jizm · 08 March 2007, 23:24

Anyone know where to get hold of one of these?

It's an AFI hidden horn and comes with white or black grilles.

I think the part no. is: 69-10079, easy to get in the states but I'm having trouble finding it in the uk.

Nasher · 09 March 2007, 08:06

Oh dear.

Shall I start?

I prefer to have my horn on show to impress the ladies.

Nasher

Jizm · 09 March 2007, 08:49

Yes my wife also cracked some 'horn' jokes....

Jeff · 09 March 2007, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jizm

Anyone know where to get hold of one of these?

It's an AFI hidden horn and comes with white or black grilles.

I think the part no. is: 69-10079, easy to get in the states but I'm having trouble finding it in the uk.

Hows this

http://www.bainbridgemarine.co.uk/co...&ProductId=780

Just what I was looking for but didn't know it !

.. edit > just realised Bainbridge Marine are trade only !

Jeff

Biggles · 09 March 2007, 17:44

Jeff,

Is that complicated to wire up. IE does it need a relay etc ?

Jeff · 09 March 2007, 19:52

Hi Biggles
I don't actually have one - it was the post that made me interested in one for myself. I don't believe it wouldn't need a relay - only 2.2amps.... and a case of waterproof pushbutton switch, with fused supply and -ve return
Jeff

Biggles · 09 March 2007, 20:16

Any idea how loud it would be ?

ashbypower · 09 March 2007, 20:43

Biggles, According to the spec on the linky it's 107db @ 1m

hope that helps

Biggles · 09 March 2007, 21:18

Ashby,

Any idea what that is in the real world.

Is it like a car horn or a Clown car horn.

ashbypower · 09 March 2007, 21:26

Biggles.
A heavy truck at a metre = 100db
A jet at 30m = 150db

Biggles · 09 March 2007, 21:34

So its quite loud then.

Whats the exponential drop over a reasonable distance.

This might be my next project.

ashbypower · 09 March 2007, 21:40

Not that easy to say, to many variables i.e.
Relative humidity, Frequency, Air pressure & Temperature.
I would say for a fog horn it would be no different to some of the air canister horns available.

Brian

Biggles · 09 March 2007, 22:30

Ashby,

So your saying its as loud as an air canister fog horn.

If so thats good enough for me.

Jizm · 09 March 2007, 23:08

So my horn has provoked some inetrest today, her indoors will be pleased....

stephenmcdermot · 11 March 2007, 15:10

http://www.airhorns.co.uk/product.as...416&deptid=231

just bought one for the Humber - looks good!

Alex Brown · 11 March 2007, 15:18

When I installed the horn on my rib, I wanted it to be as loud as one of those hendheld air types, so ended up popping into motorworld, and for something like £12, got myself a proper job which fits perfectly on the a-frame.

See left of pic for horn - ignore the zip ties on right with loose wires - that's the bullet cam.

I ran a new 20amp cable for the thing since the compressor is a bit heavy on current, and pointed the funnel downwards to avoid salt going straight into the front and wrecking it. The motor sits inside an ip rated box thus completely protecting it from the elements.
The box did come with 2 horns, but 2 would have been slightly OTT I thought

-Alex