How loud is it compared to say a cordless drill (quiet) or a shopvac (Loud)? rpm? can it be used for hours on end without stopping?
1136287
It is a lot quieter than a shopvac, and about aas loud as a cordless drill. It is not loud at all. No winch can be used for hours on end without stopping, it is not meant for that.
946065
its as loud as most commercial vacuums - it hits right in the range of the hearing damage i have so i do wear ear plugs with plungers(better than the squish ones) and ear muffs. then its ok for me. it has the power equal to a commercial back pack. we were janitors for 12 years.my experience is start protecting your hearing as often as possible. damage is a cumulative thing don't let it even start.
1126735
Yes, it does make noise, but no louder than any normal vacuum cleaner you would use on a rug in your house. However, IF you want a handheld vacuum that REALLY sucks, this is the one you want. No battery powered hand held vacuum can come even close to it.
2263057
This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
255003
Hmm... I would say it's certainly quieter than a full size air compressor or a lawnmower, and I don't feel like I need to wear ear protection with it, but it does make some noise. My wife can hear it in our living room which is adjacent to the garage when I use it there. Hope this answer helps.
1468188
It is a whole shop compressor so it is loud, but surprisingly quiet for this type of compressor... I have another 80 Gal in my shop that is louder!
853331
I think the RPM are from 3000 upto 30000 or near about this. Control is via a potentiometer mounted on the drill body which also has an ON OFF feature. The machine is good.
1276359
I don't find it to be any louder than my shop vac. My dog is even ok with it when used for drying.
1276362
It's noisy, less than say a lawnmower but more than my 5 hp wet dry vac. I use it in my driveway. It's not just the noise of the motors but the noise of the air hitting the car. I don't think enough noise to annoy neighbors but I would not use it at night due to noise.
295135
Its not really that loud, I don't need earplugs or anything (and I always use earplugs when using a grinder or my air compressor). Its maybe double the loudness of a large gas grill, not really something that would likely wake up the neighbors. Honestly its lots of fun but if you're unsure harbor freight has a super cheap one (fifteen bucks) that is much smaller so you can try it out. I have both and they're about the same loudness.
2282824
It is not loud at all. I use mine in the basement while my family is asleep. I use it to cut brass and it is about as loud as a box fan on high power. You should be fine.
1714795
Its pretty loud. I wear ear plugs when I'm sanding. Good luck finding a quieter one.
751641
This is a great unit and is very quiet. We use ours for trade show demonstrations with several types of air tools. While I am sure that it could run a grinder for small jobs and it most definitely can blow out your tools/workspace you might see more benefit & longer life from a unit with a larger tank. Even though the comparably priced options with larger tanks are louder, they will not run anywhere near as often. If noise is still a concern, for a little extra you might want to look at the Dewalt D55167 (15 gallon).
928597
Is the area you're using it in large enough that you could move it to another room, or behind furniture? I don't notice the high-pitch noise so much but the growling motor is pretty loud to me, and so I use it in a central g room where it's not such a nuisance. The low setting volume is better but then it takes longer to dry the room(s). I hope you find a satisfactory solution!
1797042
I would not label this compressor as loud. One can easily carry on a conversation with someone immediately in the area where the compressor is running. However, it can be clearly heard when running. I routinely use this compressor outside so inside uses might yield different results. I can tell you that I love this compressor and purchases a second one for my daughter. Very rugged and lasts!
1305414
It's not as loud as some i have heard (thinking of my dad's old shopsmith back in the day...that thing could wake up a dead stick). but its noticeable. I have it in my 2 car garage...i can turn it on, shut the door to the garage (it's a typical cheap thin interior door), walk to my bedroom on the opposite end of the house, and shut that door..and i can barely hear it (i could probably sleep with that level). my house has 50 yr old insulation in it's walls. it's reminiscent of a loud vacuum cleaner...no real tinny or metalic noise. hope that helps.
1413468
It's very loud. Can't do anything else while its on. But its a great dust collector and very efficient. Just not quiet. Louder than a shop vac.