How many amps does horn draw?
517598
I don't know, but I'm running it on fairly small Guage wire, 14-16, and I don't seem to have any issues. Of course I also only press the button for short bursts.
87802
Probably. But, I strongly advise against it. They draw a pretty good load each. A stock m/c horn switch may not be able to handle it and those are $$$ to replace. My advice is to use the two OEM horn leads to fire a relay that carries power directly from the battery to the horns (through a fuse, of course). That way, the horn switch only has to run the relay (very, very small load) and the relay's robust contacts fire the horns. Use a common fog lamp relay with numbered connections and there are two (+) outlet connections #87. Plug the horn + into them 1 to 1 and then ground the horns to a common (-) lead back to the battery. I have used this setup on many motorcycles. In short: run a (+) through a fuse to the input on the relay(#30). Connect the + and - leads from the original horn to the switch terminals #85 & #86 on the relay. Then connect the + from each horn to the two output terminals on the relay #87. Next, connect the - horn terminals to a common ground wire back to the (-) battery terminal. Hope this helps!
714809
hi zack. the pa horn I got had about 10' wire. and it took all of it to get it where I wanted it. it works great!! hope that helps? bo
585895
It does draw a lil current as long as you have 12v and about 3.2amps of current ur good i have it on a 5 amp fuse and it has never blown. It does use about 32 watts. now this is just what i have clamped it useing at run not fire up. Hope that helped
1351672
It's all self contained. It is very loud for a small set of horns as well. You will need a 12 volt relay (about three to five dollars) as it requires more amps than just passing voltage through a button.
731317
Most alram systems have a 12volt DC output for the siren or in your case the horns. Send that postive voltage wire to the plus terminal and the negative terminal gets connected to ground.ED
1273358
Yes, however you should consider disconnecting the original Horns since the additional load of the Wolo on the horn wiring will likely blow a fuse.
814791
I hard wired mine on a Ford Truck, not sure how the Honda horn is configured, although any 12V automotive system will power the horn. You may need to design a mounting bracket depending on your application - I kept the original horns and added this one. I had to build one for my truck.
225363
The unit can be powered with 12vDC and will draw 20mA idle and 40 mA while active. So, yes this device's relay can activate the horn or whatever when the beam is broken. You'll need something attached to handle the current of the signal device and time the sound. Without that a Quick walk through the beam and just a beep or if they stand in the beam it will sound until they move out of the way.
809898
12.5 amps or less. Depends on the setting. The quality on this unit is atypical of Friedrich units. This one's made in china. Poor quality compared to the USA made units. I would not buy it again. Too expensive to send back or have serviced.
1190313
On my two motorcycles Triumph Tiger 1050 and Yamaha Super Tenere 1200 i just used the same horn plug, never had an issue with the fuse.Now if you plan on using two that may be an issue, i only use one horn.
625157
The majority of an AVERAGE household's high-amperage draw items (air conditioner, washer, dryer, refrigerator, portable heater, hair dryers, microwaves, toasters) do not draw more than 15 amps. That has been the standard for all the houses I have been in. Yes, there are items you *might* need 20 amp service for, but they would be the exception to the normal.
286676
Should be able to, most horn circuits are 10 or 20 amp. Can't say I'm really impressed with these horns. I put two on my wife's old Sportage and one didn't last to long and together they sounded loud but kinda like a wounded Moose.....hope that helped.Matt
755911
I don't think they can be. I tried both ways and neither worked. I only have 1 of the 2 horns wired on my system. I couldn't get both to work I think they pull too many amps for the little system. If you do find a way please let me know
225362
can this be powered by a car battery? YES (car battery 12V VDC) Supply Voltage 12~240VDC or 24~240VAC What I need is a loud horn or siren to go off if someone comes through a door Switching Capacity 250VAC/1A, 30VDC/2A Relay Output with 12 V max 2A = 24 Watts
266058
Most all car horns are basically the same in that they are powered from a 12V battery. If the vehicle comes with dual horns all that is required is to use the exisiting wiring and connect new horns to same wiring, At times it may require a different mounting location and the wires may have to be lengthend.The kit comes with a horn relay and brackets with screws. In most cases the relay is not needed. Hope this helps you.
1658947
The maximum amp rating is 15 amps at 115-125 volts. So look on the information plate of the bench grinder and other equipment for the amperage rating. If it only gives horsepower, than the rule of thumb is up to 1horsepower =15 amps. / 1 1/2 horsepower. = 20 amps.