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Yep. Although I acquired tinnitus from a different
activity--someone discharged a pistol close to my left ear as a
'joke' during target practice when I was a young man--it is a bitch
to live with (no one, except maybe serious shooters, thought to use
hearing protection back then). FWIW, I got some relief from a
product called 'Lipo Flavonoid' after trying several other remedies
(including drops). I have no financial interest in this product,
but it has helped limit the instances when I feel like sticking an
ice pick in my ear.<br>
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Not necessarily for the noise issue--but it's a damn good reason--I
have been acquiring more battery-powered tools for the convenience
of not having to start a recalcitrant 2-stroke or drag an air hose
around. The newer 20V lithium-powered tools are surprisingly
powerful, including an impact wrench that, according to specs, is
more powerful torque-wise than air-driven, and I have an electric
hedger that truly surprised me with its endurance and power (it'll
cut up to 3/4" vine branches for over an hour). I've gone with
DeWalt because it's what the 'pros'--and product placement in TV
shows--seem to favor, but I'm sure Milwaukee and others are probably
just as good. Dunno about electric leaf blowers; anyone use one?
I've never seen a backpack one.<br>
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Bob<br>
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ps. The 4-stroke Stihl string trimmer I have requires 89-octane,
which isn't available at Costco unfortunately, and it still needs
mixed fuel. I suspect more tools will go this way for noise
issues. Stihl recommends their full synthetic mix oil which, since
I don't use a lot is worth the extra dough.<br>
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<div>Yikes!</div>
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<div>As someone who has suffered from tinnitus for years, no.
Just no. Ear muffs are cheap enough that you can keep a
pair right on the machine. For instance, <a
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<div>Your hearing is too valuable to skimp.</div>
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