I need alot of help with My set up

Installation Help & Advice Horn Kits
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Hey guys-gals,

I have had my horns like ten years now:

I want to up grade my parts:

My pressure switch went bad on me.
I don’t know which pressure switch to get. What do yall recommend?

My other problem is:

I want a new tank, Bigger: Im looking at the 5 gallon w/8 ports, but those ports are 1/2 in.

So does that mean I need new air lines, or can i use 1/4" hose?

Also do i need to get a compressor that will fill that 5 gal. but also i dont want to break the bank for one.

My set up right now is set up on 1/4" hose, also with the 3 gal tank 1/4" fittings, pressure switch (blown) well at least has rusty particals in it, electric solenoid valve.

I never had a check vavle, or pressure gauge or blow off vavle/drain.

Please help as much as you can.
thanks in advance

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what kind of horns you have?

if you are looking into a k3 or k5’s i would recommend getting 1/2" lines and 5 to 8 gallon tank with 1/2 inch ports @ 150 PSI - hornblasters has a variety of pressure switches. pretty simple to hook up.

this is the kit that i bought that has almost everything you’ll need minus the horns

http://www.hornblasters.com/products/details.php?i=hornair-540-horn-air-system

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What’s your budget? It’s sounds like you’re toying with needing or wanting to upgrade everything. Best case you get a whole kit with everything for $345. 5 gallon tank, new compressor, new pressure switch / relay, including all your missing tank fittings.

If you just want a new tank and pressure switch - what kind of compressor do you have & what is it’s pressure rating. That will tell you what pressure switch to get. You really should have a drain, gauge, and safety valve…not to mention a check valve on the leader hose.

You can always get reducer fittings for the 1/2" ports. They come with the kit if you go that route.

What horns do you have?

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Ive got the black 4 trumpet set up, but thats the problem i dont know the name of the horn kit i got ten years ago…anyways the compressure i have now runs at 1.57 CFM and the tank i have is 3 galllon w/3- 1/4" ports.
I really just want to get a new tank, reducer fittings to 1/4" if i can, a new 10’ hose to the front of truck and compressor and switch. but i know i will be getting in deep real fast.

ear2ear: what is the kit you speak of that is $345?

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this is the kit he is talkin about

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That is what im looking for, Thanks guys.

other ?

do i need to change my Electronic silanoid to 1/2" cause right now im running 1/4" ES?

Also my air lines to my hornes and to the spider unit is also 1/4", I didnt see but does this kit come with a diffrent ES?

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You can keep your solenoid valve. The kit comes with a push-to-connect fitting for 1/2" DOT tubing, but you won’t use it.

Are you using rubber air hose? All you have to do is buy a 1/2" male NPT x 1/4" barb fitting for the tank port. Reuse your hose, valve, etc…

I don’t know if Hornblasters has any barb fittings, but maybe they would substitute if you asked. Otherwise I’ve bought some at the hardware store.

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No, I was just using the hose they gave me in the kit.

Im glad they make a reducer for that ES cause i sure didnt want to buy a new one of those.

b4 i know it ill have enough spare parts to add another horn to something else…maybe my harley…Not!!! its loud enough…

Thanks for all yalls help, when i get the kit and have any trouble ill contact yall

apreciate all the Tips

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Ok then I’m not sure what kind of airline you’re using. Just reuse the fittings on both ends and get a reducer bushing for the tank port.
Probably 1/2" (M)NPT x 1/4" (F)NPT bushing.

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the hose that i use is this white semi clear plastic type that you can get at lowes. i bought 20ft for like 8 bucks there.