How loud is this thing? I would plan on using it in my garage would it require constant hearing protection?
1673211
The unit is quiet. The equipment you'll be using will be louder. If you put a furnace filter in front of the unit it acts as a prefilter
1673212
The unit is quiet, and will not cause you to use hearing protection. Compared to all of my other equipment, it is the least intrusive.
1673213
Pretty equivalent to a noisy bathroom fan. Not bad at all, certainly does not require hearing protection on its own.
1673214
Not loud at all. I have it on the ceiling in my basement workshop, and I do not wear hearing protection. Even on highest speed it is quiet.
1673215
This thing is very quite, I can't hear it over any of the small hand tools I am using and it does a great job.
1673216
Not at all - I was frankly surprised at how quiet it actually is. Low hum is about it - even on high. I use it in my basement workshop and don't even notice it after a short time.
1787356
I would say it is not terribly louder if at all than the whisper but because it is 30 rounds it could annoy some people. If you live in a house with a good size backyard you should be fine. I haven't had complaints and I live in an apartment. I will say it is definitely on the lower end with accuracy though...hope it helps.
2127352
Not sure, I've only used it inside and it's incredibly loud. I personally wouldn't use it outside unless under a porch,etc.
103117
It is not quiet per say but it isnt the loudest one I have had... I would not get it if you are trying to not let other hear you, if that makes sence.
709988
I use it in a "bonus room" over the garage in my house. It makes about as much noise as a window air conditioner. The unit sits in the room so you hear the compressor and fans. It is quiet enough that my grans kids (6 and 8 years old) do not complain.
972142
Not at all too loud. It's very quiet. But remember the duct tape for covering those HOT metal arms.
223812
Depends on where it is used. In the garage it isn't bad, but in a bedroom it will seem louder. Hope this helps.
1878152
In my opinion not at all loud, you can here it zapping bugs with a low volume crackle. Mine is about 50 feet from my patio and is not bothersome at all. My neighbor is about same distance and has never said anything to me.
731544
If there's a bedroom right above they're going to hear it. Regarding neighbors, if you're in a multi-unit townhouse our something similar they're going to hear it as well. If you're in a SFR it's no problem unless you're screaming like Bruce Lee. Regardless, my suggestion would be to add a good strong spring to your set-up to take stress off the wood beam/mount and to also reduce noise somewhat.
1004582
It is no more noisy than anything else hand held. It is pretty powerful though and there are always trade offs, and that would be noise for power. If it is that bothersome try some light duty hearing protection. I think this could be an issue with most of these units.
2225486
Quiet! I have it located in my shop and I can still hear the radio when the compressor is running.
1822557
Mine is in a free-standing workshop and I do use earmuffs when it's running. It is not as loud as some but any of these systems might wake your kids two floors up.
1685398
not loud, I don't think it would be heard by a neighbor, unless one was below your unit, there might be some detected through the floor to their ceiling.
946065
its as loud as most commercial vacuums - it hits right in the range of the hearing damage i have so i do wear ear plugs with plungers(better than the squish ones) and ear muffs. then its ok for me. it has the power equal to a commercial back pack. we were janitors for 12 years.my experience is start protecting your hearing as often as possible. damage is a cumulative thing don't let it even start.
2067985
While I keep mine in the garage, it is very quiet. I wouldn't expect you to have any problems with noise levels interfering with TV viewing. I am very pleased with the performance.
1850909
It's quiet but not silent - depends on how quiet your house is and how good your hearing :-)
1822559
I always use hearing protection when I use the dust collector. I don't consider the noise from it excessive though. It is not as loud as using a table saw. The noise is more of a low tone noise versus a high frequency noise.