1/2” air actuated valve for train horn???

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by tnc110, Aug 28, 2022.

  1. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    That is interesting. Looks like a Bendix QR-1 quick release valve with an electric solenoid on it.
    The china power products train horns I have, have a electric solenoid on them with 1/4” nipple for air. Problem is you just can’t feather the switch to get the authentic Casey Jones sound. Lol!
     
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  3. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I have hornblasters now
    Had the $200 Generals on last truck and although the HB is really loud it seems the Generals had a better lower sounding tone??

    On sale now
    Admiral Chrome Train Horn
     
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  4. dngrous_dime

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    And when properly plumbed, do people that cut you off end up questioning life choices???? That's my goal.
     
  5. GYPSY65

    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    I had used the 1/4” line that came with my first set
    Didn’t have enough push
    Changed it out to 1/2” and a switch

    Had a Cherokee in Vegas that started to come over and would have hit my front fender
    Hit the horn and he pulled back so hard I thought he was going to roll

    Same in California at like 430am
    My right lane was ending so I put the blinker on
    Guy in left lane backs off to let me in
    Some idiot that must have been right on my rear bumper jumps out and is now in my way
    She gets along side me and I hammer the horn
    She got out of the way and pretty sure spilled coffee if she had any
     
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