muffler for my central vac

[TimG]

I want to quiet down my central vacuum. I was thinking about either an intake muffler or an exhaust muffler (or both).

Will adding either of these impact the suction power of the vacuum?

[94CoRd]

I have an exhaust muffler on ours. Did not notice a loss of suction. It's basically just a larger diameter PVC with some foam inside.

[TimG]

now much noise reduction did you get?

did you make your own or buy one?

[94CoRd]

its a drastic reduction in noise. Ours is located in the garage, and when the vacuum is on, you can still have a conversation inside the garage. Compared to my parents with no muffler, you can hear the vacuum across the street, and not a chance you're hanging out in the garage when its on.

I picked one up from Vacuum Specialists

[lilmira]

performance exhaust for central vac

[ExtraSlow]

Cherry bomb

[Darell_n]

Need duals with 5” tips. This is Alberta after all.

[revelations]

Ours vents (now) outside and the noise difference is negligible from the muffler. Most of it is the vacuum motor itself.