(Topic ID: 149994)

Taxi: dampening the bell

By justdavid

8 years ago



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  • 5 posts
  • 5 Pinsiders participating
  • Latest reply 8 years ago by Luzur
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#1 8 years ago

Any idea how to bring the sound down a little on this bell? The dang thing is just too loud at night.

I saw a post where one could rewire it to just clap once, but I like the way it is, just wish it was a little lower in volume.

I tried a piece of tape on the bell where the clapper strikes as well as some felt inside the bell. No luck yet.

#2 8 years ago

If it mounts with a grommet, remove the grommet and mount it tight, if possible.

Fill the bell with a half sphere of foam rubber.

Stretch a rubber ring around the bell when the clapper hits it.

Install a resistor in series with the coil to weaken it.

I have no idea if any of this is practical or will even work. Let us know what ends up being the solution!

#3 8 years ago

I put three strips of friction tape on mine and it seems to cut down the sound enough for me.

#4 8 years ago

Curious here what really works. I haven't tried anything as of yet. Not sure if I want to just yet, or if at all. But, my bell is awfully loud too. Like it that way, but it will wake people up no matter where they are in the house. Keep us posted....

#5 8 years ago

I glued a piece of thick leather on my GL, that took away the "edge" of the bell.

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