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Camprat
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017

Air horn compressor tank mod

Hi all. Just joined the form. Looks like a nice place to get ideas and trade information.
Anyway, I need some feedback about using the compressor tank for the air horns. I have Hadly air horns and I realized that I have this air tank and compressor that does nothing but provide air for the horns that I rarely, if ever, use. I added a valve and ran a hose from the tank to a quick connect fitting I installed in a side compartment. I can now use this air to top off my tires.
My question is this ok to do? Any drawback to doing this. It just seemed like an obvious modification that should have been done from the manufacture. Maybe I'm missing something? What do you guys think?

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  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Apr 28, 2017
    Camprat wrote:
    MrWizard wrote:
    Air mattress is relatively low pressure and should inflate fast

    Many of us have one of the various 12vdc compressors from "Q industries"
    I have an MV50 / Tsunami ,
    Modified with standard asme quick connect air fittings
    And 50ft of air hose


    Yes I also carry a small compressor. But now I dont even need to drag it out now than I'm using the air horn 135 psi tank and compressor that was just sitting there doing nothing. Now at least it will get some use.


    Based on the Hadly kits the compressor is designed for limited use, with a small tank.
    I have a PacBrake system and currently 1.5 gals of air tank capacity, and compressor rated to 150 psi. it still takes several minutes to raise the pressure of my 265/75-16E tires from 50 psi to 70 psi.
  • Camprat's avatar
    Camprat
    Explorer
    Apr 27, 2017
    MrWizard wrote:
    Air mattress is relatively low pressure and should inflate fast

    Many of us have one of the various 12vdc compressors from "Q industries"
    I have an MV50 / Tsunami ,
    Modified with standard asme quick connect air fittings
    And 50ft of air hose


    Yes I also carry a small compressor. But now I dont even need to drag it out now than I'm using the air horn 135 psi tank and compressor that was just sitting there doing nothing. Now at least it will get some use.
  • Durb's avatar
    Durb
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2017
    I helped a friend with air horns on his boat. The tank and the size of the lines are key. His air horns dumped a lot of air real fast which was okay as their use was intermittent. They got attention on the water!
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Apr 26, 2017
    Air mattress is relatively low pressure and should inflate fast

    Many of us have one of the various 12vdc compressors from "Q industries"
    I have an MV50 / Tsunami ,
    Modified with standard asme quick connect air fittings
    And 50ft of air hose
  • Camprat's avatar
    Camprat
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2017
    Joe Way wrote:
    Depends on the duty cycle of the compressor compared to how you use it. The Tech Sheet for the Hadley 850/851 compressor has this spec: "Maximum cycle time 7 minutes with 30 minute cool down." If you have this compressor and can get your work done in 7 minutes, you should be good to go.

    If you have a different compressor, research the duty cycle spec on it.


    Thank you for that. Yes, It is a tiny little compressor and it does get hot. I wouldn't use it to inflate a flat tire or fill an air mattress. Just for topping off tires. Seems to work good.
  • Joe_Way's avatar
    Joe_Way
    Explorer
    Apr 26, 2017
    Depends on the duty cycle of the compressor compared to how you use it. The Tech Sheet for the Hadley 850/851 compressor has this spec: "Maximum cycle time 7 minutes with 30 minute cool down." If you have this compressor and can get your work done in 7 minutes, you should be good to go.

    If you have a different compressor, research the duty cycle spec on it.

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