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03-01-2022, 11:38 AM | #1 |
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Horn Bench Test
Would a 12V 12Ah battery be sufficient to bench test a 12V ahooga horn?
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03-01-2022, 06:50 PM | #2 |
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Re: Horn Bench Test
Should be. Horn motor only draws 4-5 Amps.
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03-01-2022, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: Horn Bench Test
I use my battery charger to test different electrical devices and it works well.
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03-01-2022, 09:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Horn Bench Test
It depends on the internal resistance of the battery. Measure the voltage when testing the horn. Small batteries have more internal resistance. If the voltage is low the horn will sound weak. Remember that the voltage will be about 14 volts when cruising down the road so the horn will sound different in the car when driving. You will be able to see if it turns over but may not be able to test the sound quality.
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03-01-2022, 09:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: Horn Bench Test
IMO, we are talking here about a horn designed to run on 6 volts. I doubt any charged 12 volt battery would not be able to run it.
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03-01-2022, 09:25 PM | #6 |
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03-02-2022, 08:22 AM | #7 |
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Re: Horn Bench Test
Synchro, Doug specified that it was a 12 volt horn. Go back and re read his original post.
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03-02-2022, 11:35 AM | #8 |
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Re: Horn Bench Test
Thanks to all.
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