kong quad

Main Train Horns
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I have a chance to buy a “kong quad” horn and I have tried to find a little info on them with out much luck so Im wondering if they would be worth having. The price is for the horn only and I would have to buy everything else…I am new to train horns so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
JIM

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Welcome Jim. I know very little about horns & nothing of the Kong brand. I hope the other guys can help you.

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Welcome to the forum Jim,
I had a Kong MK2 and like it. Here is a video of the MK2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1mn4CEZ_tI

Then I got the K5 on a 3/8 line and it got better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x_eyzpqK5U

Now… I have completely upgraded to 1/2 line and love it.
Video coming soon.

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Thanks…I think im gonna buy the horns but I just need to get everything else and not sure what size tank or for that matter what I need to get

Thanks

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Anyone can feel free to chime in, no punn intended. The typical kit for the Kong series came with a 5gal 6 port tank, 3/8" line but I’m not certin on the compressor size. Anyone know?
You planning on running 3/8" or 1/2" line?

Wait…Let me back up.
Your buying just the horn and never owned an airhorn before? Your gonna need it all man.
Bolts, air fittings, solenoid (1/2" or 3/8" depending on the line you run), wireing, button or manual valve (Graham White), pressure switch, guage (manual or digital), I’d reccommend an inline fuse.
Let be honest here Jim. It aint gonna be cheap. Think you should go the safe way and buy a complete Onboard Air System.
http://www.hornblasters.com/products/category.php?c=onboard-air-systems

You could spend from $274.00 up to $399.00 for a complete 5gal system.

They know what you’ll need. You’ll be in good hands.
But you need to determin weather your running 3/8" or 1/2" line.

We’ll all try our best to get you through this painlessly. Maybe. lol
Hope that helps you get started.

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Thanks…I have been looking at those kits as well as a few others and sent H/B an email for advice as well.
Whats better to use 1/2" line…I mean more air the louder the sound?
Also if it is a 4 horn setup do I need a tank with 4 ports?

Thanks for the help

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Are the Kongs mounted to a manifold?
Either way, you’re going to use 1 port out of the tank going to your valve.
Then it either goes to a splitter or the manifold if it has one.

Yes, 1/2" tubing is less restrictive and has the potential to be louder.
Depends on how air hungry the Kongs are, but 1/2" doesn’t cost much more and you would be good to go for more / bigger horns.

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OK…I will have to wait till I get them to see how they are mounted. All I have seen is a pic of them and not knowing to much about horns Im not sure