The handheld Hornet Sport rechargeable electric air horn uses a small electric compressor which pumps air through a mechanical trumpet to achieve in excess of 121 decibels of sound. This is the same sound at the same volume as disposable compressed gas air horns, but for a much longer duration (20 times longer) per battery charge than a single disposable gas air horn.
Disposable compressed gas air horns have proven to be unreliable and are extremely bad for the environment. A single 5 oz. can will only last a minute or so at best, it may not work at all in cold weather, and its sound volume diminishes the longer you use it. It also uses an extremely potent greenhouse gas as a propellant versus the Hornet Sport rechargeable electric air horn only uses air, and it will reliably...
Disposable gas air horns are not typically recyclable through regular curbside recycling because they are pressurized containers, which pose safety hazards unless properly handled. Because of this special handling requirement, the perfectly good metal they are made with often does not get reused. Here are the issues, and here are the possible solutions for recycling
Considerations When Choosing a Handheld Air Horn: Volume: The loudness of an air horn is typically measured in decibels (dB). Higher dB ratings indicate louder horns, which are often necessary for safety or signaling in noisy environments. Compressed gas air horns start off loud but lose sound volume as the can depletes, when they are
It depends. The Hornet battery powered rechargeable air horn is not affected by temperature as it uses an electric motor to drive a compressor, so cold temperatures will have little or no effect on it. Compressed gas, or aerosol air horns, will not gasify in cold temperatures, either not creating the required pressure to operate
Research has shown that a bear’s hearing is twice as sensitive as a human’s, therefore sounds that we perceive as loud, will be even louder and more startling to a bear. An air horn can be effective from distances in excess of 100 feet away from a bear. Unlike bear spray, an air horn can
Emergency Signaling: An air horn is crucial for signaling distress or emergencies. It can alert nearby vessels and people to an urgent situation, helping to
Yes, the Hornet rechargeable electric air horn has no compressed gas so it can be transported safely on an airplane. Traditional disposable compressed gas air horns are prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage on passenger airplanes. In addition, they cannot be shipped air freight as they are classified as hazardous goods.
In Canada, the Small Vessel Regulations require that all boats carry some form of sound-signalling device, such as a whistle or horn. The requirement depends on your type and size of boat. Approved sound-signalling devices and appliances must be audible for a minimum of 0.93 km. In the USA, for boats up to 65 feet
Below is a list of the common information that is communicated by recreational boaters using an air horn. The signals must be audible for at least one-half mile. Note: A short blast = one second. A prolonged blast = 4–6 seconds. Changing Direction: One short blast tells other boaters, “I intend to pass you on