31 Mar 12
I noticeds a while back that wheelie bins here in the UK have a noise rating inside of them. Mine is measured at 89dB. Question is, what does this relate to? Is the noremal noise level when being emptied or being hit with a large stick or what?
Attempts at googling this seems to throw up quiote a lot of opninion but nort amny facts. So why does my rubbish bin have a noise level rating?
31 Mar 12
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Originally posted by Sicilian SausageEver thought that the rating could could be the 'gain' of an amplifier ?? Bins are internally lined with wire mesh, mine is and perhaps you'd see it if you actually saw into maybe a back section, by effectively removing some of the plastic back..it aids enormously with telecommunication signals and a neighbour jokingly said 'passive antennas' is the intention. Is this true, I've no idea lol, but the general consensus here is that they're decibel rated for the purpose of refuse collection...another 'health and safety' directive perhaps as there's no doubt that they are very noisy when being collected, hoisted and 'tossed' into the back of the trucks..workmen's ears can be damaged if you're exposed to the 99db rating all day long.
I noticeds a while back that wheelie bins here in the UK have a noise rating inside of them. Mine is measured at 89dB. Question is, what does this relate to? Is the noremal noise level when being emptied or being hit with a large stick or what?
Attempts at googling this seems to throw up quiote a lot of opninion but nort amny facts. So why does my rubbish bin have a noise level rating?
EDIT: Funnily enough, isn't the refuse truck itself louder than this...??? Next thing we'll hear is that we'll be required to wear ear plugs if you drive an old diesel car 😀
31 Mar 12
Originally posted by RevRSleekerYes quite and the noise made by the the bottle and cans coming out of the recycling bin has to outstrip the clunking of the plastic bin, so it does all seem a bit daft. The world has gone mad when it comes to H + S. That's really the fault of the litigious society that we have become though. At one time it seemed there was only a 'sue you' culture in USA. Now it appears to have spread around the globe.
Ever thought that the rating could could be the 'gain' of an amplifier ?? Bins are internally lined with wire mesh, mine is and perhaps you'd see it if you actually saw into maybe a back section, by effectively removing some of the plastic back..it aids enormously with telecommunication signals and a neighbour jokingly said 'passive antennas' is the inte ...[text shortened]... r is that we'll be required to wear ear plugs if you drive an old diesel car 😀
Not sure about the metal mesh in the bins this side of the water. Next time I am feeling energetic, I will pick one up and hold it against the sun. I'll let you know my findings. 🙂
31 Mar 12
-Removed-A blue bin...? I haven't heard of a blue one, in the S.W we have the big black one for general refuse, the green ( which is a charge-alone bin, not included with your rates ! ) for garden wast and myriad little brown affairs for can recycling and food waste..the smallest of which is 'supposed' to be sat in the kitchen but apparently is doesn't fit in with the decor and 'confuses my wife's fussy design criteria'...her words, not mine, 'tis a woman's prerogative I'm reliably informed 😉
31 Mar 12
Originally posted by Sicilian SausageHa ha ha ha, Bins, "I'll put me rubbish in me bin mate. Let's go fer a pint aye."
I noticeds a while back that wheelie bins here in the UK have a noise rating inside of them. Mine is measured at 89dB. Question is, what does this relate to? Is the noremal noise level when being emptied or being hit with a large stick or what?
Attempts at googling this seems to throw up quiote a lot of opninion but nort amny facts. So why does my rubbish bin have a noise level rating?
🙂
01 Apr 12
Originally posted by RevRSleekerWe have all sorts of different coloured bins in Manchester. In Bury we have blue for cans, bottles ands foil etc, brown for garden waste and food and green for paper and cardboard. Just over the border in Salford, we have blue for paper, brown for bottles and tins etc and black and pink for garden waste. Interesting!¬
A blue bin...? I haven't heard of a blue one, in the S.W we have the big black one for general refuse, the green ( which is a charge-alone bin, not included with your rates ! ) for garden wast and myriad little brown affairs for can recycling and food waste..the smallest of which is 'supposed' to be sat in the kitchen but apparently is doesn't fit in wit ...[text shortened]... n criteria'...her words, not mine, 'tis a woman's prerogative I'm reliably informed 😉
01 Apr 12
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Our wheelie bins don't have any dB ratings on them, but you may be interested in this: http://www.peterridley.co.uk/products/henkel.htm
"Lid design reduces noise to only 89 dB in accordance with EU Outdoor Directive 200/14/EG - for quieter collections on those early mornings."
and from that Directive:
"The aim of this Directive is to harmonise the laws of the Member States relating to noise emission standards, conformity assessment procedures, marking, technical documentation and collection of data concerning the noise emission in the environment of equipment for use outdoors. It will contribute to the smooth functioning of the internal market, while able as a basis for informed consumer choice and for the protecting human health and well-being."
Seems EU has some pretty fussy bureaucrats if they're going this far ...
01 Apr 12
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Originally posted by Kewpie''Seems EU has some pretty fussy bureaucrats if they're going this far ...''
Our wheelie bins don't have any dB ratings on them, but you may be interested in this: http://www.peterridley.co.uk/products/henkel.htm
"Lid design reduces noise to only 89 dB in accordance with EU Outdoor Directive 200/14/EG - for quieter collections on those early mornings."
and from that Directive:
"The aim of this Directive is to harmonise the laws ...[text shortened]... d well-being."
Seems EU has some pretty fussy bureaucrats if they're going this far ...
'The Rt. Hon. The Lord Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, GCMG, KBE, PC BLAH BLAH BLAH,' once my local MP, certainly pulled no punches when he employed his entire family to 'assist' with his 'special representative' duties within the European union...such employment, at tax payers expense, included his approx 35yr old daughters child's nanny !! ..they all got 12weeks (++ ?? ) paid leave a year, 'virtual' diplomatic status with regard to personal duty free 'guidelines' of importation of booze, cigarettes, perfumes etc etc. His 'value' to the E.U could well have been outstripped only by the actual cost of employing him...remember that each member representative has no limitation upon such 'required help' ( change recently promised, no idea if happened ) and their office is dictated by the fact that they literally maintain THREE separate residences for EACH employed person as the E.U moves palaces from Brussels, Strasbourg and one in Luxembourg on a strict visiting basis per year. Don't forget the 15,000 'officials' employed separately with duties as varied as translator to medical staff...I wonder if they are entitled to their 'help' also lols...I kid you not, there are just too many E.U 'offices' to mention, all scattered around Europe. It's a joke, whilst Europe is on a collision course with ever tightening budget restraints, this lot just eat up what we save !!
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'E.U fund set up to enable Baroness Ashton to buy a new set of dentures' 😀...but seriously worth a quick look:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/9169761/17-weeks-holiday-a-year-for-Ashtons-EU-bureaucrats.html