we had a bell like this, but have miss-placed it. When my husband come home from the hospital, I gave it to him so if he needed something he could ring it and I would go to help him. Over the years it got lost and now I am the one that needs help, so we ordered the bell so if I need something, I can ring it and he knows I need him.The bell rings but as loudly as I would wish - rather light.These are really a great help. I bought it for my boyfriend who has diabetes. When his blood sugar drops he really needs help. I was glad that there two in the set. I have one by his bed and one in the front room by his chair.Good bell, nice sound. Wish it was a little smaller but good size.Clapper came loose during first few uses.Handle is cheap wood and paint, not plastic. Bought for my toddler who is obsessed with bells, but likes to chew on them, so needed plastic handle that wouldn't splinter.Would not recomend. Broke when taking out of box. Has a clip to hold bell insert in place which is what broke. Little smaller than expected.Bought this bell for my classroom. It's small, light and loud. Works perfect for a preschool classroom setting.