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  1. B

    Why a delay on my computer start up sound.

    When I used to switch on my iMac computer at the mains plug, then the computer switch, the computer start up sound would play immediately but more recently, the start up sound takes several seconds to start. This is not a problem but I am very curious to know why this happens. Has anyone any...
  2. L

    Hotpoint range oven making funny sound - fan motor?

    Hi All, Thank you for your previous advice - it resulted in us replacing our precious Smeg range with a Hotpoint; however we now have a new issue that I was hoping you might be able to advise on: The oven works nicely and the heat seems good etc. But it makes a pulsing noise when you're using...
  3. fivevoltlogic

    Does this look, feel, smell or sound right? - Categorising Observations

    I was surfing through one of the electrical training groups on Facebook yesterday and came across this question from an AM2 prep course: There were 4 points to fill in after that. Initially I thought of the C1-C3 and FI codes, but then thought that these being the codes for EICR wouldn't be...
  4. B

    electricity shuts down current to half of apt. also a pitch sound ?

    electricity cuts power to half of apt. and not trip the breaker . also a high pitch shrieking noise. ?
  5. C

    What 20v plug/adapter will work with Blaupunkt sound bar?

    Hi - I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this. (Blame Google search). I've recently moved house and have lost the power adapter for a Blaupunkt sound bar. It worked perfectly when i was in my flat but I no longer have the power adapter. The model number is BP-SB60-1. with what's...
  6. S

    Clicking/popping sound coming from wall when tv switched on

    Hi, looking for some advice.. the wall behind my tv makes clicking/popping noises when my tv is switched on and again when it’s switched off. It’s similar to the noise TVs make when they’re heating up/cooling. Don’t want the electrician to have a wasted visit if it’s nothing?
  7. M

    Multimeter check for sound

    Anyone knows just by looking at the back of the multimeter whether this multimeter is supposed to make sound when checking for continuity. I have replaced the fuse on the left of the image and also has a 9V battery. It works OK but never made a sound when checking for continuity.
  8. W

    Buzzing and Static sound from my Arcade machine

    Hi all, Please take a look at the video. I recently have a arcade machine, but it is cause a buzzing/static sound. Can someone help me identify what is wrong with it?
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Best way to improve sound to your TV?

    I have just fitted a TV in my gym. This will be to use spotify and youtube. The sound quality isn't great and I want to improve it. My main objective is to keep it VERY simple and easy to use. I just want to switch the TV on and whatever sound source is involved to instantly be on as well...
  10. M

    DNO cable through party wall - sealing gap for sound reduction

    I live in a mid terraced house (ex council)which dates from around 1950. The supply is a TN-S with no loop out (I maybe looped off one of neighbours I don’t know) The supply cables seem to lie along the bottom of floor void at front of property, with bricks having been removed/left out. This...
  11. A

    Stereo turns on, but no sound through the speakers?

    I recently upgraded my corsa d 2008 speakers, they were working fine and then out of nowhere the bass hits had a horrible squealing noise coming out of both speakers, it couldn’t play any lows. Shortly after the sound stops coming out all together, the stereo stays on but no sound whatsoever. I...
  12. JazzFrog

    My industry is gone (live events sound engineer)...City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 during lockdown II?

    Hello lovely sparkies! My livelihood, live events sound engineer, has been decimated by Covid - thank you bat soup! I'm thinking of skilling up during lockdown II. Realistically, my industry will not pick up for six months at the earliest. Obviously, it's a far away dream to become a qualified...
  13. H

    EICR - Do these C2's Sound Legit?

    Hi Guys, I am looking for a bit of advice. I am a landlord of a 1st floor flat in a small purpose-built block built in the mid eighties I think. I have just had an EICR and have been cited C2s on the following :-- 5.11 Provision of additional protection by 30mA RCD (See Note), c) For...
  14. J

    flickering light, reported buzzing sound.

    In our house's master bedroom, we have an interesting setup. We have a kill switch to cut power to the room due to my Dad's EMF concerns. (Nothing unusual going on with the EMF, just health concerns.) We have a couple of lights in there: a wall sconce powered by a single-pole switch, and a tape...
  15. S

    Sound activated switch for floodlights

    I am trying to find a sound activated switch which turn on an array of 240 volt LED security floodlights when an alarm siren activates. My customer has a professional home burglar alarm system with an external sounder that goes off in the event of a home invasion, however there is no facility...
  16. D

    Internal floor sound insulation and cable derating

    I'm looking at adding 100mm of sound insulation in an internal floor with 9x2" joists. The house has been rewired at some point so there are cables running unclipped in the void of the floor. Most of these are 2.5mm for the sockets, and also some for light fittings. Plastic radiator pipes are...
  17. A

    Tapping sound behind outlet/wall when using toaster?

    I have an electrical question. We got a kitchen remodel done back in September. The last 2 days I've been hearing a tapping sound behind the outlet that was put in when I use my toaster. I unplugged the toaster and moved it to the other side of the kitchen and it still tapped behind the...
  18. S

    Thumping sound in top of breaker box

    Have a 20amp breaker that flips 3-4 times a month, when flipping back on I get a thumping sound coming from the top of the breaker box, Causes?
  19. T

    TOSHIBA LCD TV SOUND PICTURE ALL BLACK

    As above can hear sound but the screen is all black any help
  20. F

    Fuse box makes humming sound when off-peak water heating

    Video of issue: Hi I’ve noticed a humming from my fuse box when my nightly off-peak water comes on. When I first moved in I had a similar issue, albeit louder / more high pitched. An electrician replaced the contactor at the time. It might be worth noting that that little grey box (I think...
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