[Shop-talk] Hearing protection for mowing

[Brad Kahler]

Thanks all, for the replies.

Late last week I ordered a pair of 3M Peltor Optime 105 ear muffs from
Amazon.  Yesterday I mowed with them and they are definitely better than
the Echo branded ear muffs that I had been using.

When I use ear plugs I prefer the silicone style over the foam style.  I'd
prefer not to wear ear plugs AND ear muffs.

The muffler on the mower points out to the side.  Changing the direction of
the muffler is definitely something to consider although at most about all
I can do is put a 90 on the end of the nipple sticking out of the muffler
and angling it to the rear.  Now that I have new ear muffs redirection
would be the next thing to try.

While I'd love to have a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 20 or something
similar, the price is pretty daunting and knowing how rough I am with
things I don't know that they would last the number of years I would expect
for the price.   One thing I really like about ear muff style protection is
they keep my ears from getting sunburned!

If the 3M ear muffs and redirection don't cut it for the long haul then
I'll look into ANR ear muffs.

Thanks again for the suggestions.

Brad


On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 7:37 PM Brian Kemp <bk13 at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I like the foam ear plugs best.  I roll them tight so they slip right in
> the ear and I've never had one fall out.  I find when almost fully
> inserted, they work pretty good.  If I'm using something extra loud like a
> router, I add ear muffs.
>
> On the mower, do you have the option of changing the direction of the
> muffler or adding a tip to the muffler?  If not, can you add a shroud of
> some sort between your head and the muffler?  Just like we have lots of
> options for car mufflers, is there an optional muffler that reduces the
> sound more?
>
> Brian
>
> On 5/21/2019 12:38 PM, John Innis via Shop-talk wrote:
>
> I'd also like to find something better.  I am using 3M worktunes muffs,
> but if I wear sunglasses there is a gap around the ear seals that reduce
> the effectiveity quite a lot.  I tried EAR brand rubber plugs, and various
> brands of foam plugs, but they won't stay in my ears.
>
> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 2:29 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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