pnichols wrote:
Now ... if only we had 10 foot distance dB (A) noise data at the 5 power levels you used for fuel consumption testing ... we'd be all set to make a solid comparison to the other red and black generator.
TomG2 wrote:
Most red and blue generators are noise rated at 7 meters or approximately 21 feet which would give them a nice advantage compared to the 10 foot distance proposed for this test. Solid comparison?
I picked 10 feet on purpose because I've seen this distance referenced several times with respect to how irritating generator noise may or may not be to the generator operator or fellow drycampers - either of whom might be close to the running generator.
Here's an informative article that mentions 10 feet as one of the measurement distances used for comparing generator noise:
http://klenger.powweb.com/RV_General/Electrical_Generator_Noise/index.html
