markb
Cave Dweller
Member since May 2022
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Post by markb on Jun 5, 2022 23:50:56 GMT -5
Currently I'm using the soft plugs that go into the ear and expand, but I'm thinking a pair of hearing protection muffs would be a better option for me. For those of you who use such a product, what brand do you recommend?
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Post by Pat on Jun 5, 2022 23:57:41 GMT -5
I use the big ear muffs. They work well. I can still distinguish conversations, but the machine noise is greatly cut. I don’t know the brand. Bought at a local hardware store, probably universally available.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 6, 2022 0:22:22 GMT -5
Right now I use the basic HF muffs for a chop saw or angle grinder, and for cabbing I have some foam ear caps that are much more comfortable for the longer time they need to be on. Thinking about trying noise canceling bluetooth headphones so I can listen to music and podcasts.
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Post by pauls on Jun 6, 2022 0:28:33 GMT -5
Find a safety equipment supplier, they are specialist stores that sell Industrial safety gear, Hi Vis vests, Helmets, steel toe cap boots and ear muffs etc. They will be able to advise you. Or just rock up to your local hardware store and buy the first pair you see, they are probably designed for weekend warriors with lawn mowers but will still work . I have several pairs, one pair always hanging on the lawn mower, another on the chainsaw, a couple in my workshed in case one pair disappears under the mess and one pair close to the trim saw.
Industrial deafness sucks big time, don't damage your hearing.
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Post by greig on Jun 6, 2022 8:48:02 GMT -5
Another option is a shooting supply store. They have comfortable ear-gear and lots of choices. Some will allow regular sound or even enhance it, while protecting you from loud noise. Can also get bluetooth, so can play music. Lots of choice, but at end of the day there is nothing wrong with the foam inserts if your only need is sound protection.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 6, 2022 10:14:21 GMT -5
Another option is a shooting supply store. They have comfortable ear-gear and lots of choices. Some will allow regular sound or even enhance it, while protecting you from loud noise. Can also get bluetooth, so can play music. Lots of choice, but at end of the day there is nothing wrong with the foam inserts if your only need is sound protection. In my case the ear canals are smaller than most, and the earplugs you roll up and insert would get painful after a short time. I would place them backwards into the outer ear canal when I had no alternatives, and they were good for maybe -10 db or so. The under the chin foam ones are -17 db, which is good for most things, but not good enough for table saws, any circular saw or chop saw, wood or steel, and especially grinders and cut off wheels. I have a set of the noise cancelling shooting muffs with a plug for phone or radio, older than blue tooth but very effective. I only use them on the range, if I drove all the way out there and discovered I had removed them from the bag that would not be good.
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victor1941
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Member since November 2011
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Post by victor1941 on Jun 6, 2022 10:26:24 GMT -5
Home Depot sells 3M pro grade ear muffs for less than $25 that help protect to 30dB. I use them and they work. I perspire a lot so I bought two and change them out when needed.
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Post by MsAli on Jun 6, 2022 11:38:44 GMT -5
I can't wear ear muffs as they cause headaches but when I do need ear protection I use ear plugs. I'm trying out Earpeace brand for motorcycle and do like how they feel inside the canal
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