How about this one:

http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/AFI/AFI10104.html

No reservoir tank required. Small pump. Puts out 126 db at 1 meter and
meets all International Maritime Organization requirements for
anti-collision horns on boats less than 20 meters (65') in length. Price is
reasonable at approx. $150. It draws 20A rather than only 15A, but for
short duration use as required for signalling, your 15A system can probably
handle it, or fire it directly off the batteries rather than the motor's
output. Let the motor charge the batteries. This is the one that I'll put
on my boat when it's done.

Brian D




"diaphone" wrote in message
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I have to replace my compressor driven-12v horn. I would like to get
as much
"ship" sound as I can for 15 amps of 12volt. Any suggestions?

Your requirements don't make sense. An electric horn that runs from
12VDC and draws only 15 amps is going to be significantly LESS loud
than an air horn--even those little plastic air horns with on-demand
vane compressor (5psi) are louder than any electric horn. What you need
is a 12V piston-type compressor, small tank and proper air horn. For a
nice deep tone the Grover 33" and 37.5" organtone horns are a good
choice and they're affordable (about $90 per horn). They are truck
horns, but all brass and chromed so they will hold up fine on at sea.
Look at http://www.groverairhorns.com for horns and compressor setups.
That site is for a popular reseller, for the company site see
groverproducts.com.

If you absolutely need the loudest electric horn money can buy, the
only option is finding a used Federal Signal "Traffic Blaster". But
don't expect air-horn class loudness, I didn't even need earmuffs when
I tested these horns.

-Adam

Brian D wrote:
How about this one:

http://www.shipstore.com/ss/html/AFI/AFI10104.html

No reservoir tank required. Small pump. Puts out 126 db at 1 meter
and
meets all International Maritime Organization requirements for
anti-collision horns on boats less than 20 meters (65') in length.
Price is
reasonable at approx. $150.

As I understood it, this is exactly the type that the original poster
is seeking a replacement for! 126dB @ 1 meter is also certainly an
exaggeration for this horn. Those little vane air compressors top out
at about 5-7 psi, which is not going to get you to 126dB. I believe
that this same horn can probably achieve 126dB @ 1m, but only if run
from a small air tank with higher supply pressure.

-Adam