@ iceman977th you can separate the horns and hook them up to a custom manifold that allows you to mount the horns anywhere you have room. Each horn gets its own airline and mounting bracket.
@dieselsniper, well its been a couple of years since you posted this video. How's the horns sounding after running them at the 160/175 OSI range? Could you do a new video of them and how there sounding? Just curious because I just recently got a set of k5la's and pressure switch shut my compressors off at 168. And Id rather buy a lower switch then send my horns in for repair. Thx.
More power isn't better. It's best to stay in the 100-150 psi range on these horns. Prolonged exposure to over 150 psi can damage the internals of the horn.
@DieselSniper Truthfully,as a railroad man I would not suggest going above 140 PSI. Once you start going above that range you run the real risk of damageing& cracking the diaphragm's. Locomotives never run there's above 140psi. I have a Leslie RS-3LR horn& I don't go above 140psi. Don't want to see you damage an expensive beautiful horn like that!!
@ iceman977th you can separate the horns and hook them up to a custom manifold that allows you to mount the horns anywhere you have room. Each horn gets its own airline and mounting bracket.
superDukedogg 6 months ago
@dieselsniper, well its been a couple of years since you posted this video. How's the horns sounding after running them at the 160/175 OSI range? Could you do a new video of them and how there sounding? Just curious because I just recently got a set of k5la's and pressure switch shut my compressors off at 168. And Id rather buy a lower switch then send my horns in for repair. Thx.
superDukedogg 6 months ago
That's it. Shake it. Shake it. Very nice.
Lol had to. I would LOVE to have one on my car if the chambers could be separated to be put in the front grille of my car. Lol
iceman977th 1 year ago
holy shit, that will piss of the neighbors
killingmaster666 1 year ago
not to mention a K5LA(or ANY train horn for that matter) sounds its very best at around 130psi.
BlowoutBob 2 years ago
WHY IS IT A TRAIN
this comment may be late
butt i think sniper sir this
is a cool vid that ball valve
you used work pretty good
dang sud had usd that for
my sound test but its all good lol peace sir
"SHOCKING THUNDER"ps
wish i wuss thar
Shockinfox 2 years ago
Hate to say it but you are gonna ruin those diaphragms. And horn doesn't sound to healthy.
JJK41071 2 years ago
I personally wouldn't go any further than 150 psi on 1/2" line.
mattdean1003 2 years ago
More power isn't better. It's best to stay in the 100-150 psi range on these horns. Prolonged exposure to over 150 psi can damage the internals of the horn.
mattsnibbles 2 years ago 3
Thanks for the FYI Matt. I have heard mixed feelings on that. I think Ill stick to a 1/2" line with around 160-175psi.
DieselSniper 2 years ago
@DieselSniper Truthfully,as a railroad man I would not suggest going above 140 PSI. Once you start going above that range you run the real risk of damageing& cracking the diaphragm's. Locomotives never run there's above 140psi. I have a Leslie RS-3LR horn& I don't go above 140psi. Don't want to see you damage an expensive beautiful horn like that!!
CSXtrackworker 1 year ago