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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: fybertec on March 16, 2011, 07:36:10 am

Title: Truckmount silencer
Post by: fybertec on March 16, 2011, 07:36:10 am

Hi guys,

Has anyone added an extra silencer to their truckmount to reduce the noise? Just seems a little loud when working in quiet areas.

I know being loud gets you noticed, and I've only really had one complaint in the six years I've used it, but I just feel a silencer would improve things.

Any ideas?

jamie

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: John Kelly on March 16, 2011, 07:52:30 am

The silencer you have may be shot. Some of them have wadding inside which becomes caked over time due to moisture and foam being pulled through.

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: Jim_77 on March 16, 2011, 10:18:42 am

One complaint in 6 years, is there really a problem to be solved?!!

Is it actually the exhaust?  Or just the engine itself - is it an air-cooled engine?  Water cooled run quieter....

p.s. adding any silencer to the exhaust system would compromise performance to some degree i think ???

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: Dave_Lee on March 16, 2011, 12:30:54 pm

TM come with an in built silencer, adding another one would add to back pressure on the engine and could cause problems.
Dave.

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: CATMAN on March 16, 2011, 05:03:47 pm

Hi,

I have done it, I put it through the roof with a silencer in the middle.

It does make the t/m quieter because I am able to close the door.

I still have a small appature for solution hose and vac tubes.

Doesn't affect performance

Thanks

Graham

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: John Kelly on March 16, 2011, 05:36:18 pm

Its the blower which makes the most noise.

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on March 16, 2011, 05:38:52 pm

If anyone has a spare for an 8 year old I would be eternally greatful.

Shaun

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: fybertec on March 16, 2011, 06:17:47 pm

Thanks for the replies. I have a water cooled steamway 9100, I have read that some american owners have added silencers to make it a bit quieter.

To be honest I think it's me that wants it quieter, maybe my ears are getting more sensitve it my old age ::)

Where would you get replacement wadding from, if it is shot or is it a new exhaust?

Graham, doesn't your tm overheat with all the doors closed?

Shaun, Ducktape is good  ;D

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: Mike Halliday on March 16, 2011, 08:30:18 pm

fit  a truck silencer, some thing like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SILENCER-SUITABLE-COMMERCIAL-VEHICLES-/310179139472?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CommercialVehicleParts_SM&hash=item48381e0f90

this is big enough not to create back pressure

Title: Re: Truckmount silencer
Post by: Henry Roberts on March 17, 2011, 06:35:11 pm

Funny this subject has come up as I have my TM booked in next week for a silencer to be fitted. The exhaust manifold is badly cracked after welding a few times so I found a guy who manufactures stainless exhausts and it seemed a good idea to incorporate a silencer between manifold and diverter box.
Let you know how it sounds after!!
Henry