FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions2026-04-15T20:47:28-07:00

How long does an air horn last?

A typical 8 oz disposable air horn will last about 90 seconds at best depending on how long it has been stored and slowly leaking and losing propellant over time, and there is a catch. Using it

How does an air horn work?

The handheld WoodsCan Hornet 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.

Not All Air Horns Are Created Equal

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 WoodsCan Hornet rechargeable electric air horn only uses air, and it will reliably...

Why include an air horn in an emergency kit?

An air horn provides a loud, attention-grabbing signal that can alert rescuers or warn others during power outages, fires, storms, or natural disasters. The sound of an air horn is more typically associated with being alerted to...

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