kahlenberg horn

[chris piazza]

I have dual Kahlenburg horns on my boat. the compressor has been cycling on and off in very shorts bursts after reaching approx 40lbs pressure. I have checked every fitting I can find and no air leeks. I believe the problem is the pressure switch. It is a Sensata PS80-K3-1031. I CANNOT locate the part anywhere, any suggestions? oh and I have checked kahlenberg's and they don't have a parts area on the site. I did leave them an E-mail asking how and where I could obtain the switch but have not heard back yet. I am wondering is I could use a different switch?

 

[Avenger]

Before you buy a switch, if you have an air pressure regulator, for example something that most air compressors have, and air compressor, and a multi-meter you could pressurize the switch with the meter attached and see what pressures it's cycling at. Your diagnosis is probably correct, however, if it's not difficult to do I like to "trust but verify" before buying parts.

You can probably source a switch like that at MSCdirect.com or McMaster.com

 

[chris piazza]

Good idea Derek, I was wondering how I could check it but I cant find the parameters of the switch, very little information available. When I took it off I figured I would would just run up to Graingers and for 10 bucks get a new one, hell this is harder than finding parts for an old onan!

Chris
Superior Nights 53C

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-pressure-switches/=hjjkmw Do you think this one will work? Any ideas about what the Actuation would be? 30lbs?

 

[jim rosenthal]

You could just leave them blasting all the time. I love Kahlenberg horns. Wish my boat was big enough to have them.

 

[jim rosenthal]

Maybe another phone call to Kahlenberg? They should be able to help you out. Sometimes emails don't get read as fast as we'd like them to.

 

[Avenger]

Looks like it says 135-100 right on it. What kind of compressor is it?

 

[Avenger]

You know, being a HOF member you should know how to Google:


http://www.cdiweb.com/ProductDetail/PS80K31031/320331/

The data sheet has an 888 # for Sensata:

http://www.cdiweb.com/datasheets/sensata/ps80.pdf

 

[Artzco]

I had a problem with my Kahlenberg horns about 2 years ago and called them and they sent the part out same day and even apologized for the part failure. Really great customer service.

 

[chris piazza]

I don't think the 135-100 is the Actuation pressure, more like 30-40lbs max I believe. I don't recall the name of the compressor but it is only 24v. However reading a little closer the data sheet does say 135 +/- 10 it just didn't think I ever saw a pressure reading that high on the tank. I guess it is time just to call Kahlenberg and order one. Oh and your right Jim I love the sound of Kahlenberg Horns, that's probably why its broke because I use them all the time! they only are rated for 100,000 cycles!

Chris
Superior Nights 53C

 

[chris piazza]

Got ahold of Kahlenberg on the phone, great people ordered the part ($50) and its on it's way, thanks everybody for the help.

Chris
Sperior Nights 53C

 

[Artzco]

Chris, which Kahlenberg horns do you have? I have to replace my Alpex and I was looking at the D-0A. Not cheap, but what a sound.

 

[chris piazza]

Yup that's the one I have, a real attention getter! Zero series d-0a. It's actually 24v, pricey but a great sound

Chris
Superior Nights 53C

 

[Artzco]

Thanks. Where did you find the 24v? I can only locate the 12v

 

[J's Dream]

Thanks. Where did you find the 24v? I can only locate the 12v

Art, do you need the whole setup? I can get it to you at a discount. Email me and let me know.

I can order just the trumpets, or the complete system...and I may be up your way early next week.

Jason

 

[chris piazza]

http://www.kahlenberg.com/accessories.html#air here is the compressor, can be ordered in 12v or 24v, seems to me if I recall correctly they are around 3k complete


Chris
Superior Nights 53C

 

[Avenger]

If you were only seeing 60 psi and that comp is supposed to operate between 100-135 unless it's regulated somewhere else I think your horn is going to get a lot louder.

 

[jim rosenthal]

It's like "Spinal Tap"- our amps go to ELEVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Artzco]

Jason, I sent you an email.