Replacement Warning Horn

[nymack66]

I will like to install a warning horn on my engine, I currently monitor my engine in a way I happy with 2 independent senders and gauges. I never trusted the Horn 100 percent since it can fail or in some cases not work at all.
Someone pointed out whilst my current set-up is good, as an additional layer of protection I should install a horn and attach it the OEM senders (which I have but not connected) in this way I have something audible just in case I am not paying attention.
In my opinion its a very good point, so now I will like to implement it, however I was wondering if I can use something other than the OEM expensive horn since its use as second fiddle in this equation? or should I just install the OEM version?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Replacement Warning Horn

what engine????

 

[nymack66]

Re: Replacement Warning Horn

Its Evinrude 1987 140 v4, NO VRO sorry

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Replacement Warning Horn

Due to my hearing, I often thought about a horn from a motorcycle. Some of those are small, and would be easy to install out of sight, and still be loud enough.

 

[ezeke]

Re: Replacement Warning Horn

You can install any low amperage signal device between the control and the temperature switch.

Starting in 1989, the OEM horns had a test signal that sounded on start-up automatically to let you know that the horn was fuctional.

You can use a horn as a warning device and wire it so that it can also be used as a signal horn.

The typical wiring for the OEM horn is as shown here: http://www.maxrules.com/graphics/omc_pics/REMCONTBOX.jpg

The horn shown here is less than three amps http://www.iboats.com/AFI_Mini_Blas...88577270--**********.644246800--view_id.38346

 

[nymack66]

Re: Replacement Warning Horn

Awesome information, this is exactly the information I was looking for plus some.
Ezeke, I can now connect my safety switch which was on my to do list also. Thanks

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: Replacement Warning Horn

What happened to the original horn that is inside the control box?