Hornit bike horn

[Wayners]

I road to work today in the rain which is 3rd day in a row, it was lashing down.
I parked bike it up in the basement at 7.30am
At 11am there was an unknown alarm blasting out and I was lucky the building wasn't evacuated. Turns out it was my bike hornit horn.
I'm lucky not to get in trouble. That may come Monday!
That's all I want to say about it.
Been very stressful day..

Just a heads-up if you own one. Too loud if it goes off at work or other area.
Mine is going in the bin...

 

[guerney]

Just a heads-up if you own one

AFAIK on this forum, it's just me and @jimriley who use Hornits, both are version 1.

I'm lucky not to get in trouble. That may come Monday!

Crumbs. Your Hornit has almost got you fired? Of it's two noise options, the weird shrieky high pitched keening harpy noise could be mistaken for a smoke alarm, as opposed to it's beepy small road vehicle-esque horn sound. How long can a horn powered by two AAA batteries possibly last, if sounded continuously?

I've got the version 1 Hornit and it continues to function despite being drenched many times over the past couple of years. Aside from my being out cycling in all weathers, my bike often stands in downpours when I'm gardening. If they've screwed up waterproofing for version 2, perhaps it isn't too late to return it to Hornit? Did you pay using Paypal?

You could replace it with a 12V motorbike horn via an inline fuse, waterproof switch, connected to the ebike battery - this was my initial plan before buying my Honit. I've ordered the first two ebay item linked below yesterday, possibly to power triggering my nascent vapourware indicators...

https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/repurpose-led-panels-from-a-crumbled-amazon-light-to-make-bike-lights.46269/

...but if not, to power other 12V things on my bike.

New Waterproof DC-DC Step Down Volt Converter 20V-55V 24V 36V 48V to 12V 3A J | eBay

Output Current: 3A. 1 x Car Step Down Converter. Waterproof Grade: IP68. Over-current protection, over-temperature protection, short circuit protection. Heat Dissipation Mode: Natural heat dissipation.

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Pardon our interruption...

HORN 12V Waterproof Loud 105dB Universal Motorcycle Car UTV ATV Boat Auto Bike | eBay

Powerful Motorbike Loud Horn blare out a warning that cannot be ignored. This Motorbike Loud Speaker is quite easy to install and convenient to use. The Motorbike horn can warn other cars and pedestrians.

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[Az.]

Mine is going in the bin...

Good choice.

 

[jimriley]

I road to work today in the rain which is 3rd day in a row, it was lashing down.
I parked bike it up in the basement at 7.30am
At 11am there was an unknown alarm blasting out and I was lucky the building wasn't evacuated. Turns out it was my bike hornit horn.
I'm lucky not to get in trouble. That may come Monday!
That's all I want to say about it.
Been very stressful day..

Just a heads-up if you own one. Too loud if it goes off at work or other area.
Mine is going in the bin...

That's a bit harsh on the poor Hornit. Is it the little push button switch? You can just disconnect that when you park up.
I bought another, for the 'bent e tandem, it seems louder, probably v2. Neither had gone off by themselves.
You should get back to Hornit, if it's a common issue they need to know, to fix it. You never know they might send you a v2. Beep beep beeeeep!

 

[Wayners]

I've messaged them.See what they say. It's so embarrassing! Also potentially a big problem if building was evaluated.

I guess I could pull plug every morning and push back in on return journey and pull again when I get home but I can't really do that.
I've tested the button and cable and fine. It's got to be water getting in somewhere?
I used it though and great for screened bus stops to alert anyone hid behind.

I've taken it off bike now. If I don't get any joy from company I'll forward on to a member here for free that can test or use as a backup maybe. Don't really want to throw it in landfill if it can be fixed or used. I don't trust it! I can't ever take it to work again.

 

[guerney]

you might want to check for quick and efficient solutions.

Surely it can't be long before you post a link to a product or service.

 

[Saracen]

I road to work today in the rain which is 3rd day in a row, it was lashing down.
I parked bike it up in the basement at 7.30am
At 11am there was an unknown alarm blasting out and I was lucky the building wasn't evacuated. Turns out it was my bike hornit horn.
I'm lucky not to get in trouble. That may come Monday!
That's all I want to say about it.
Been very stressful day..

Just a heads-up if you own one. Too loud if it goes off at work or other area.
Mine is going in the bin...

No I prefer this

AirZound - Bike Air Horn

Review of the 115DB Airzound bicycle air horn, with information on how to fit and use it, where to buy your AirZound and more! Perfect for all cyclists!

www.airzound.co.uk

Had my three 14 years and still perfect

 

[Wayners]

Update.

They sent me a replacement horn.
I promised to send the faulty one back which I must do.

 

[guerney]

Update.

They sent me a replacement horn.
I promised to send the faulty one back which I must do.

Wow that's great! Maybe keep it covered with a couple of clear waterproof food bags? Can't imagine doing so would reduce it's volume much.

 

[thelarkbox]

my selection..

its only gonna drain 3a @12v.. gulp!