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    Low frequency humming noise in the apartment?

    Hello we have issues with a noise in the apartment. Believe it to be caused by some kind of a device that the downstairs neighbour has on 24/7. It's a very low frequency humming, causes vibrations in the floor. What could it be causing it? The noise resembles a fan or a car engine. There is...
  2. C

    Microwave automatically starts heating and makes humming noise when plugged in

    Hello All I was hoping for some advice. We have a microwave and recently after cleaning, as soon as the microwave was plugged in, a loud humming noise started. I was concerned it was heating so I put a cup of water in for 30 seconds and it came out hot!. I hadn't pressed any button on the...
  3. P

    12v motor causing noise in 240v system

    Hi - On our small vessel we have a 12v failry powerful motor to run the autopilot, where the power is supplied by the boat's battery bank. On an 'independant' system we have 240v that is supplied via an inverter, but the power originates from the same battery bank as the 12v system. The...
  4. W

    Power supply issues - flickering / electrical noise etc

    Hi Looking for some advice please. Keep having issues with flickering lights, some devices such as dehumidifier "stuttering" because power supply appears to be poor. All the internal wiring in my property has been checked in the past and any issues fixed e.g. new RCD consumer unit, earth...
  5. S

    Strange noise through party wall

    Hello I notice a strange intermittent noise which seems to come through the party wall of my neighbour. It appears to originate from their cupboard containing the fuse box and smart meter. However the neighbour cannot hear it. Any idea what might cause it. You will probably have to use...
    • scrjack
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    • noise party strange through wall
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. S

    Fluke voltage testers turning noise off?

    After some scoundrels robbed all my stuff I have had to get a new voltage tester. Two in fact. A fluke t150 and a a fluke t110. But unlike the ones I had these don't seem to have the ability to turn off the annoying bleeper. I have tried holding the light button for two seconds but it's no good...
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    Buzzing noise electrics off

    We had some electrical work recently and now have a buzzing noise above the ceiling or in the wall. If the electrics are all switched off the buzzing noise is still there. The electrician says it’s not the electrics as when all turned off the noise is still there. Is he right? And if he is what...
    • Gars10
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    • buzzing buzzing noise electrics noise off
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  8. D

    New Transformer Humming Noise on Smart Doorbell 24 volt AC - How to fix this UK

    Hello All, Incase this reaches other non UK residents to confirm this doorbell has been fitted in England it regard to electricity distribution feeding the circuit This is the first I've posted and I'm certain many on here will have a good explanation and remedy for this problem. I've made...
    • Dave2022
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    • doorbell how to new noise smart transformer volt
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. P

    LED light flutter and audio noise in studio

    DIYer here (more knowledgeable than average) seeking advice. I have two issues that I think are related. I own and operate a recording studio that is an addition to my home. I have LED lighting throughout the house and studio. All of the LED bulbs will flutter for about 5 seconds at a time...
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    Unimaginable amount of electrical noise after plugging PC Power Supply

    Hey everyone, lately I've been trying almost everything to reduce the electrical noise over my Be Quiet Straight Power 11 850W 80+ Platinum PSU which exceeds 2000~ mV or 'onlygodknows' how much it goes up, just right after powering up my pc. How could possibly an premium quality such as Be Quiet...
    • darKz_
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    • after amount electrical noise power power supply supply
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. J

    Loud “popping” noise? Arcing?

    This evening my partner and I were sitting on the couch and heard a very loud sudden “pop”. It sounded like it came from the corner of our living room where there’s a single outlet. As the night went on we heard the same noise 2 more times which was loud and odd enough to put us on edge. After...
  12. L

    Troubleshooting Buzzing noise on Dimmer Switch, 3-way Switch, 4-way Switch, and AF Breaker all at once.

    As I tried to summarize in the title, I'm having an interesting buzzing issue in a residential home. Problem: When Lights are turned on, all 3 switches controlling the same load start to buzz, as well as the breaker the lighting circuit is on. Buzzing stops on all devices and the breaker when...
    • LMinMaine
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    • 3-way 3-way switch 4-way switch breaker buzzing buzzing noise dimmer dimmer switch noise switch
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: USA Electrical Forum
  13. R

    Quinetic buzz noise

    Hi everyone! I'm new here but I am seeking professional advice on what to do. Installed wall lights in two rooms using Quinetic switches system on both. But there is a buzzing coming only from these 2 rooms. I assume it is from the quinetic receiver (installed in loft) or the lights itself. Is...
  14. V

    Self Cancelling Turn Signal "Noise" (Motorcycle)

    Please bear with me as I lay this out.. What are we dealing with? - Motorcycle + I recently installed a plug-n-play self cancelling turn signal module. There is a power supply, ground, and the rest plugs into the existing wiring harness. Operation of self cancelling module - The module can...
  15. J

    UK Random buzzing noise above ceiling when bathroom lights/vents are on.

    Random buzzing noise above ceiling when bathroom lights/vents are on. Every morning whenever we switched on bathroom lights/vents, buzzing noise above ceiling starts. It will then randomly stops. But after sometime, it will start again. When we are sleeping due to bathroom lights/vents are off...
    • joelico
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    • bathroom buzzing buzzing noise ceiling noise random when
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. D

    Buzz noise while switching 3-way switch

    Hello all I need help with an electrical issue I think which is coming at my house I have a 2 three way switch to control a light fixture in my house. Initially the 1 switch was not working so I tried to flip it multiple time, then went to another switch and light started. Again I went to my...
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    Strange noise from electrical cupboard

    Hi I live in a one bed apt. We've got a utilities cupboard with boiler, fuse box, and a large maybe 2ft x 2 ft sealed unit which is linked up to the fusebox, so excuse my ignorance but presume thats something electrical.. Anyway, maybe one a week for a few hours strange noises come from it...
    • tom154
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    • cupboard electrical noise strange
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. J

    Strange electrical noise

    I've been living in an apartment for a month now and there is a strange multi-toned humming and beeping noise keeping me awake at night. The noise is multi-toned ranging from a low hum to a high beep in very random patterns, randomly coming and going every few minutes or seconds. It ranges in...
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    What is the source of the pulsating/vibration noise in my flat?

    Hello, I live in a house converted into two flats - I'm in the upstairs flat. For several months now I have been hearing a pulsating/vibration sound throughout my entire flat. It often starts after midnight and continues to late morning or early afternoon and sometimes it is loud enough to stop...
  20. LewisM

    Whining noise from multiple sockets ?

    Hello, I fitted some extra sockets in a bedroom two years ago, and the customer has said that 2 of the sockets make a high pitched whining noise, all tested at the time readings fine etc, I've attached a video, doesn't sound like arcing to me as it's not a crackling sound? I've told them not to...

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