Sorry for the ignorance, but Is it something humans can hear? I would want it hooked to the starter, but wouldn't want to be whistling everywhere I went.
585556
Yes, unfortunately humans can hear them. We have a toggle switch installed inside the car and only activate them - we have 2 - when we are in areas where deer are present. My husband brought the wires into the console via the door panel and gorilla tape. So far that works great and is holding up. Good luck!
585557
Yes, I can hear it when I am outside the car. But it is not int the 'piercing' range of human hearing, and it is not particularly annoying. My dogs clearly hear the alert, but they are used to it and it they respond to the sound without fear or frantic behavior. We have a switch on the dash to keep its use to a minimum. It is not a whistling sound at any time! It is a combined high pitched reverb with soft undertones of rattling. We like them well enough to now have THREE installed.
585558
No need to apologize lol. Yes it make a constant chirping sound but it comes with a toggle switch and I only turn mine on when I'm on the highway. You wouldn't even need it on in the city unless your city have a lot of deer and moose running around ;)
585559
You can hear it running from inside the closed cabin of some cars at highway speed. People by the road as you pass would probably hear it, but I haven't noticed other drivers noticing it. I had mine installed with a manual switch on the dash and I use it when on the highway, not driving in town. Then I turn it off. Some people have it wired to go on automatically when their bright lights come on. I have noticed coyotes, crows, owls, cats, deer, possums, raccoons, squirrels hear it and look toward me and then run away. Cows and horses either don't hear it or ignore it. I have counted at least six incidents where I believe I would have hit the deer if not for their reaction to the alert's sound. You can hear it running from inside the closed cabin of some cars at highway speed. People by the road as you pass would probably hear it, but I haven't noticed other drivers noticing it. I had mine installed with a manual switch on the dash and I use it when on the highway, not driving in town. Then I turn it off. Some people have it wired to go on automatically when their bright lights come on. I have noticed coyotes, crows, owls, cats, deer, possums, raccoons, squirrels hear it and look toward me and then run away. Cows and horses either don't hear it or ignore it. I have counted at... » Read More You can hear it running from inside the closed cabin of some cars at highway speed. People by the road as you pass would probably hear it, but I haven't noticed other drivers noticing it. I had mine installed with a manual switch on the dash and I use it when on the highway, not driving in town. Then I turn it off. Some people have it wired to go on automatically when their bright lights come on. I have noticed coyotes, crows, owls, cats, deer, possums, raccoons, squirrels hear it and look toward me and then run away. Cows and horses either don't hear it or ignore it. I have counted at least six incidents where I believe I would have hit the deer if not for their reaction to the alert's sound. « Show Less
585560
Yes. You won't hear it driving down the road with your radio on but you will hear it if you're sitting still with the windows up. The reality of this is that I don't think it works anyway. I had it installed in my Jeep a few months ago and I live in an area with lots of deer. I've encountered dozens since and they either stand there looking at you like you're nuts or they pay no attention at all. They definitely don't run in the other direction. If you buy one of these, have a separate on/off switch installed as you don't need it in urban areas and usually not during the day.
2040015
Yes and yes. But if you have your air blowing and the vents are close, people will say it sounds really windy and they can't hear you. You also need to talk very loud (not scream, but just awkwardly loud) for them to really hear you. It's perfectly reliable though, just be loud and clear and turn your blower down when you get or are making a call.
1156634
no, it stops and starts, a noisy thing if you do not use the included rubber mounts. it requires a special electric plug, which i was not able to find...
1823105
It's not silent. It just means that it is much quieter than gas powered generators. You do want to keep it a safe distance from a window or door not to hear it at all.
1168938
Mine was noisy enough that you would have to speak loudly to talk over it. It also drew attention from anyone walking nearby. I'll say compared my car idling to power it, it was easily louder than my engine.
2146157
yes, it sounds like a low train whistle. Much nicer than your average kettle.
1788455
If the noise is only on startup it could help. If it makes the noise after it starts this will not help. All this device does is help make starting the compressor easier
1017013
No whistling noise on mine. I'm guessing you have one that may be defective. If you used the washer that came with it, I'd try pulling that out first.
1232863
No, not really. Have you ever blown over a bottle to make a whistle noise? Imagine you're doing that, then purposely adjust the angle of the bottle so the whistle noise stops, but keep blowing. That's kinda what it sounds like.
737700
I don't think it makes any sound. The usual source of the clicking we hear is the flasher, not the turn signal unit. The flasher can be made nosier by mounting it in the open.
969041
A little bit of a low whistling sound when running, and occational clicking. You can barely here though over the sound of the running water. Totally happy with the change, but haven't lost any power yet.That may be a problem if it happens.
171181
No. When the air comes through it, it kind of whistles. It's annoying. I never used it because of the noise.
262872
A small whistle sound when you gear down, mainly a throaty sound when you punch the gas though. If you have exhaust it is hard to hear the whistle
606929
You can definitely hear the exhaust. I pull 30ft. Gooseneck often. It's not obnoxiously loud, but you can hear it.
2021713
The whistle is distinctive , but if you are using it on an electric stove for some reason it is not as loud . No idea why . The older kettles had a much better whistle, but if the recipient of this kettle cannot hear a normal kettle don't spend the money to buy this one. She/he will not hear it !!!!
425834
It sounds like a very,very loud goose. One would have to be quite deaf not to hear it. Probably very close to car horn loud but with a very different tone.
2020646
There's a small plastic whistle on the headband. Its not great, certainly not in a convenient place for blowing, but if you blow hard on it, it *is* pretty loud. So I guess it could be useful?