Enough air for K5L horns - Diesel Forum

dennisj2003 · 03-17-2009, 01:25 AM

I have a set of K5L horns I am installing soon, I have one 7 gal tank and plan on adding another five gal.
I am interested in which compressor set up, the single or dual system, would keep these full the best, and also what kind of load would they put on my electrical system.

4doorking · 09-25-2009, 12:16 AM

not 100% on air horns but i run 2 viar compressers and fill my 12 gal tank for air ride all day with out a problem and realy dosent effect elctrical syestem that much not enoguh to notice

chuckster57 · 09-25-2009, 12:27 AM

I have a set of train horns from Hornblasters.com and I use a 5 gal tank with a Viair 480C compressor. I tested once in the country and I got 11 seconds of FULL volume. Based on that I would think that you have plenty of air . I have NO electrical issues when the compressor kicks on, it will only run with the key in the on position.

Ehsan · 09-28-2009, 02:32 PM

what psi are u looking for... i actaulyl have their products i can give u info lmk what u need help on ...pm me

skater1107 · 10-10-2009, 02:09 AM

i have a set of k3's and k5's on my chevy i have 2 7 gallon air tanks and 2 viair 480s they fill up to 200 psi and when i hit my horns they drain in about 4 to 5 seconds but man it is worth it

**VIAIR** · 10-16-2009, 04:07 PM

Sorry I have been a liitle behind on responding but I am glad to hear all are happy with their respective set-ups. If anyone has any questions please
PM me.

Sean

dennisj2003 · 11-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIAIR

Sorry I have been a liitle behind on responding but I am glad to hear all are happy with their respective set-ups. If anyone has any questions please
PM me.

Sean

Yea 7 months is just a little behind, LOL

Thanks for all the answers everyone.

BiodieselPlace · 12-12-2009, 11:13 PM

Looking for a setup on my truck.
I just want to be able to air up truck tires (to 80 psi) and maybe quad tires.
Where do I mount the compressor (tank if necessary) and where would I put the hose? Under the hood?

Thanks for your help.

**VIAIR** · 12-30-2009, 08:17 PM

One of our onboard air systems would work great for your needs. Check out our Heavy Duty or Constant Duty systems.

Usually along the frame rail is a good location for the tank and compressor, although I have seen them mounted in toolboxes in the bed, etc. Once the system is mounted, you can run air line to anywhere on your truck to mount a quick disconnect. From there, you will hook up the coil hose for filling tires or anything else.

- Travis

BiodieselPlace · 01-02-2010, 05:50 PM

OK thanks