[Shop-talk] Hearing protection for mowing

[Jim Stone]

When it comes to ear plugs, I have had much better luck with silicone ones than foam.  Like these: https://www.cvs.com/shop/cvs-health-ultra-soft-silicone-earplugs-antimicrobial-protection-prodid-457795. On occasion, I have used them under ‘ear muff’ protectors and the combination works especially well.  Technically, heavy duty foam ones have a higher db reduction rating, but I have found the silicone ones seal better and thus do a better job of reducing noise.

> On May 21, 2019, at 8:25 PM, Jeff Scarbrough via Shop-talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> When using foam ear plugs, roll them between your fingers so they get
> small.  Then reach over your head with the opposite hand and pull up
> on the top of your ear while you insert the rolled plug in your ear.
> Looks goofy, gets results.
> 
> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 3:29 PM Brad Kahler via Shop-talk
> <shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I mow with a commercial model Scag Turf Tiger that has a 27 hp Kawasaki motor with the muffler that sits about 30" from my head.
>> 
>> I'm looking for recommendations for a really good set of ear muffs that will help keep my ears from ringing when I'm done.  Currently I've been using a pair of Echo ear muffs, sometimes with ear plugs combined.  The combination isn't real bad but I'd like something better.
>> 
>> Any suggestions?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Brad
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