Neighbour firing electrical energy at our home

[DPG]

To be honest I know what my opinion currently is about this post. And if the OP doesn't give answers to the questions asked then that is how it will remain.

 

[Concerned homeowner]

Before getting bogged down with electrical stuff, why do you think your neighbour would do this? Have you spoken to him? Have you asked what the 'thing' on the roof is?

Have you asked other neighbours if they have been affected?

Haven't spoken to neighbours as did not want start accusing people. Also, I'm not certain which house it is from the video footage I have. The yellow object has been absent since the Police were here. All I did was show the Police the video footage that I have and then left it in their hands.

The infrared light operates on a value of 930nm or more. Which is why the camera picks it up, but you cannot see it with human eye. Initially we thought that the light was being switched off when we went outside to look. It was only after viewing footage from the camera and a phone camera that we realised that the light was still shining and we just couldn't see it. Further investigation led to it possibly being a certain type of infrared light.

As far as why, we have no idea. We have never had any problems with any of our neighbours.

We have booked an electrical engineer to come and inspect our property. I will post an update once the inspection has been completed.

Thanks to everyone for advice and information so far.

 

[DPG]

Haven't spoken to neighbours as did not want start accusing people. Also, I'm not certain which house it is from the video footage I have. The yellow object has been absent since the Police were here. All I did was show the Police the video footage that I have and then left it in their hands.

The infrared light operates on a value of 930nm or more. Which is why the camera picks it up, but you cannot see it with human eye. Initially we thought that the light was being switched off when we went outside to look. It was only after viewing footage from the camera and a phone camera that we realised that the light was still shining and we just couldn't see it. Further investigation led to it possibly being a certain type of infrared light.

As far as why, we have no idea. We have never had any problems with any of our neighbours.

We have booked an electrical engineer to come and inspect our property. I will post an update once the inspection has been completed.

Thanks to everyone for advice and information so far.

I would advise speaking to your neighbours. Not to accuse them of anything, but just have a chat. Mention the electrical problems you have been having, and ask if they have had any similar things happen. Maybe mention the yellow 'thing' in passing if you think you can get it into the conversation.

Humans are social animals normally and it's always good for neighbours to chat. For both sides.

Ask other neighbours if they have had any problems.

Talking will probably reap a better reward than testing at this stage.

 

[timhoward]

Talking will probably reap a better reward than testing at this stage.

I agree with the rest of your post, but I do think that some of the symptoms are sufficiently worrying that getting the supply/installation looked at would be a prudent step.

 

[DPG]

I agree with the rest of your post, but I do think that some of the symptoms are sufficiently worrying that getting the supply/installation looked at would be a prudent step.

True, and a fair point. Some talking and some electrical testing are definitely in order.

 

[BenCos18]

100% agreed

 

[Concerned homeowner]

Thanks for the responses. The Police have informed me that they knocked on a few doors and asked if anyone had any similar issues. No one had anything similar.

The home inspection is booked in. My hope is that they find something and it fixes the issue.

I will post an update after the inspection, or if I see the yellow thing again and can get a better photo.

Thanks again to all for advice and information.

 

[DPG]

Thanks for the responses. The Police have informed me that they knocked on a few doors and asked if anyone had any similar issues. No one had anything similar.

The home inspection is booked in. My hope is that they find something and it fixes the issue.

I will post an update after the inspection, or if I see the yellow thing again and can get a better photo.

Thanks again to all for advice and information.

Sorry to be repetitive, but are you going to speak to your neighbour?

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Your neighbour's not called Nicola by any chance is he....?

 

[telectrix]

Your neighbour's not called Nicola by any chance is he....?

he does make exceedingly good cakes cars

 

[littlespark]

Ah…. Tesla… I thought you meant Sturgeon.