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Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Thinking about my next polisher.
Noise happens to be a priority.
I'll assume there are Cyclo users who have used/owned the other popular options.
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Note:
"Loudness" (noise) is measured in decibels (dB).
•The quietest polisher...?
-The Cyclo Model 5 has a rating of 77dB
For comparison sake:
-The PC7424XP's is...55dB
-The Meguiar's G110v2's is...55dB
•With the subjective noise level doubling
with each 10dB increment...
-That means that the Cyclo Model 5 is
4 (four) times "louder" than the other
two DAs listed above.
•Also...When operating polishers:
-Be aware of total exposure time to
noise levels
-Always wear hearing protection as part
of the overall PPE program.
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Originally Posted by FUNX650
Note:
"Loudness" (noise) is measured in decibels (dB).
•The quietest polisher...?
-The Cyclo Model 5 has a rating of 77dB
For comparison sake:
-The PC7424XP's is...55dB
-The Meguiar's G110v2's is...55dB
•With the subjective noise level doubling
with each 10dB increment...
-That means that the Cyclo Model 5 is
4 (four) times "louder" than the other
two DAs listed above.
•Also...When operating polishers:
-Be aware of total exposure time to
noise levels
-Always wear hearing protection as part
of the overall PPE program.
Bob
Wow. That's interesting. I wonder if those dBs are at speeds required to accomplish similar tasks.
I'm less concerned about my own aural comfort as I am overly self conscious about disrupting my quiet neighborhood on the weekends.
Bob, do you happen to know how the long throw Rupes/Boss type polishers compare? Any hands (ears) on experience with the various machines?
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Wow, interesting info. Kinda hard to believe, didnt think my cyclo was that loud. Thanks for the great info Bob
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Very interesting. I've used a Cyclo since 1989. I never paid attention to the noise it emits. I recently picked up a Flex 3401 and it seems comparable.
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Originally Posted by Dogfather
Bob, do you happen to know how the long throw Rupes/Boss type polishers compare? Any hands (ears) on experience with the various machines?
-RUPES 21 and 15...77dB
-RUPES Duetto and 75...79dB
Some Chinese long-throw knockoffs...79-82;
(One is up to...105dB )
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Originally Posted by WaxMaster1
Very interesting. I've used a Cyclo since 1989. I never paid attention to the noise it emits. I recently picked up a Flex 3401 and it seems comparable.
Flex 3401...79dB
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Both of my flex rotary machines are very quiet (in my opinion at least). Referencing the manuals they are both rated at 80dB. To me, my PC7424 seems noticeably louder which I find odd if it's rated at only 55dB. I can easily carry on a normal conversation when running one of the rotary's. With the PC, it's a bit more of a challenge, and maybe the vibration plays a factor as well. Plain and simple, the PC vibrates, and the rotary's both run smooth as glass. I'm trying my best to write this without sounding like a flex rotary fan boy and it's not going well so please forgive me...
Bob you are just a treasure trove of noise related information. Are you getting those numbers from product manuals? I ask only because of the situation I have outlined above. To me, the pe14 is quieter than the 7424, but that's definitely not the case if you go by the numbers, so maybe my numbers are wrong. Lol
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
are the numbers tested during actual use of machine? or simply holding machine in the air and turning it on?
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Re: Is the Cyclo the Quietest Polisher?
Originally Posted by Brody
Bob,
Are you getting those numbers from product manuals?
There are a few published reports...
But mostly from the products' manuals.
Originally Posted by RFrommann
are the numbers tested during actual use of machine? or simply holding machine in the air and turning it on?
Testing/Measurements are performed in accordance with ANSI, ASTM, OSHA, and other national/international standards.
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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