Welding cylinder for airhorns

[TURBOs4LIFE]

I want to add a gas cylinder for my air horns instead of having to buy a air compressor. I want to use a nitrogen or compressed air welding cylinder but my question is,if I use the same size tank (55cf) which has more product?Nitrogen or compressed air? I have read other post that most use Nitrogen why is that? I am using a 55cf tank so it will fit in my tool box. I will need a GOOD regulator also I need someone to give me some advice on a good one to use for this type of thing. Thanks

 

[Nate]

I'm not sure on Nitrogen, but why not Co2??

 

[TURBOs4LIFE]

I'm not sure on Nitrogen, but why not Co2??

I was told that Co2 would produce a lower tone.

 

[DennyDay]

Be careful - -- The DOT cylinder you plan to use MUST have the safety cap installed before transporting it. The chances of getting caught are slim to none, but if you are ever in a wreck, it could bite you in the butt.



Now for the real problem - - - both nitrogen and CO2 will auto refrigerate upon releasing pressure and unless you have a long supply line to the horns you may experience a decrease in power - - - use air, but just remember you are dealing with 2200 psig. You will need a good 2 stage regulator to get a reliable and constant 100 psig at the horns.



Denny

 

[puebla]

TURBOs4LIFE: Great idea, don't mean to hijack your thread, but, how much back pressure does a jake brake make? What I'm getting to is, can you theoretically run a air horn off the back pressure from the exhaust brake? Or, can the back pressure from the exhaust brake be harnessed and saved to run an airhorn. I know an airhorn needs 100 psi or more, and when an exhaust brake is functioning, no fuel is being added, so infact the EGT's are around 300 degrees, which is still relatively low. Just something to ponder gentlemen...

 

[rivercat]

Ts4life come see me I have 2 Nitro tanks I will give you to get them outa my way I was wondering what I would ever do with them. A freind of mine got them out of a REPO so I don't have anything in them.

On second thought Im not sure if they are full of Nitrogen or what I think one says Ambogen whatever that is. Perfect size tank for horns if you could get it filled with nitro

 

[TURBOs4LIFE]

Thanks rivercat! I stopped by Monday but I didn't see your truck so I will get with you Friday if you are going to be there say about 3:30 to 4:00?

 

[Phrogger57]

re: compressed gasses

BTW, the autorefrigeration "problem" is present with any gas that is released from a high pressure to a low(er) one. If you use industrial gasses rather than compressed air, you should not have a freeze up problem as the industrial gas should be dry. To get compressed air dry, you will need (of all things) a dryer. Just a thought as you go... . -Eric

 

[rivercat]

Thanks rivercat! I stopped by Monday but I didn't see your truck so I will get with you Friday if you are going to be there say about 3:30 to 4:00?

No telling Like I said on another thread im looking towards moving out so we pop out at times.

Hit me up 15X*21*51090 or call X04- 786-9139

Im pretty sure you can find a open hoop style protector so that the cylinder valve will be protected even when it is tapped. My buddy uses them on his service truck doing field repairs with his torch