Leaf Blower Noise ... Getting A Quiet Leaf Blower
Leaf blower noise ordinances are a reality. The most quiet leaf blowers are electric leaf blowers or battery powered leaf blowers which generate work noise in the 60 to 70 decibel range.
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Which Leaf Blower Designs Run The Quietest? If your town’s noise ordinances are strict like in California cities, then you’ll want to avoid gas powered leaf blowers ... that includes 2 stroke and 4 cycle leaf blowers, which typically handle more work but can generate noise in the 70+ decibel range. Solution? Electric leaf blowers ... !
Advantages Of An Electric Leaf Blower Or Battery Powered Leaf Blower.
- Guaranteed Instant Start Every Time
- Lightweight For Ease Of Use- 7 to 9 pounds
- Eco Friendly With No Pollution
- Some Models Offer Vacuum And Leaf Blower Mulcher Accessories
- Variable Speed Models For Control And Low Noise
- Power Rating Sometimes Surpassing Gas Backpack And Handheld
Cities Rule On Leaf Blower Noise - Check Before Buying. Some towns create public policy noise-limit rules governing permitted noise levels in both suburban and high density neighborhoods. Best designed and most quiet leaf blowers throw off sound in the 60 to 70 decibel range, when measured at 50 feet. Smart buyers look to variable speed leaf blower designs, where lower speeds generate less noise.
How Is Leaf Blower Noise Measured? Work-sound test microphones are placed approximately 15 meters or 50 feet from a working leaf blower. The leaf blower ... whether electric, gas powered or walk behind leaf blower ... is turned on and the throttle is moved to “high”. For most towns, the target is around 65 decibels.
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