accuracy of a noise tester

[jaker]

I've bought one of these for work. I've also used it to test the noise on my Caterham. It came up a healthy 96dB at 4,500 rpm from 1m. Can I rely on that d'ya reckon?

www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=humidity%20meter&doy=2m12&source=15

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jaker

[combemarshal]

Set off the fire alarms at work, they should be around 96db too!!!

If it's new Its probably bloody close!

[christurbo]

The test needs to be done @ 0.5 meters away at 45 degrees.

Your Caterham is the saem db as my Track 172. Is it quite loud?

[combemarshal]

Had my Xantia noise tested at Combe and that was also 96db, so no, it's not loud!