Marinco 12V Dual Trumpet Air Horn and Compressor Kit
- Brand:
- Marinco
- Part no:
- 10106
Where to buy
Specifications
- Type
- Air horn compressor
- Sound level
- 120 dB at one meter
- Current draw
- 20 A
This Marinco kit pairs a dual trumpet air horn with its compressor for a 12 volt system. The two horns sound at 375 and 315 Hz, each give or take 15, and the rating is 120 dB at one meter. The kit also supplies the air tubing, fittings and hardware. The compressor measures 2-5/8 inches in diameter by 5 inches long, and the maximum draw is 20 amps at 12 volts. The diaphragm is Lexan, which does not corrode.
Our take
A 20 amp maximum draw at 12 volts is the number to size the wiring against with this kit, while the dual trumpets give two pitches, 375 and 315 Hz, for a 120 dB signal at one meter.
From our buying guide
A boat of 12 m or more must have a whistle, and one of 20 m or more a bell as well. Under 12 m it need not carry them, but must have some other means of making an efficient sound signal.
Check before you buy:
- You aren't comparing loudness across makers, since they measure it at different distances, or give no distance at all.
- You can mount a fixed horn facing forward and as high as possible, as Kahlenberg says to.
- You have any parts the maker leaves to you, such as a horn button and fuse.
