That’s an ONT , and they don’t make any noise , there is nothing inside to make a noise , obviously if there were a fault , a solid state device breaking down , like a resistor, capacitor, ( that type of thing ) it could potentially make a noise but it likely would also smell of burning , and not actually work for long before failing.
TBH, considering the somewhat overloaded extension lead with the ONT power adapter and other devices connected, that’s a more likely source of any ‘ electrical ’ noise , you probably should start with a ‘clean’ power supply to the ONT adapter ( disconnecting everything else ) to see if that helps , also it’s can’t possibly be you can also ‘hear’ your neighbours ONT on the other side of a house wall , that’s also accepting the incredibly unlikely possibility that both your and your neighbours ONT are making a noise in the first place .
As stated previously, if the ‘noise’ is external and its wind noise as air passes over the cable , not much can be done about that , although the cable attaches quite close to the gutter, it may ‘drum’ on the gutter , but that would be if it moves around significantly in high winds , and you say the noise is not weather dependent
It’s 10.45am. All plugs are as shown in the picture. No noise from plugs, sockets or white box.
No intermittent base hum and it’s a windy day BUT it is AM.
Did this get resolved? I’ve been having a similar issue and it is driving us mad. Our internet provider don’t believe us when we have explained it to them.
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Hi Tomsed, good to hear from you. No, it’s not resolved. Trying to cover all bases, I got in touch with SP energy Networks. We have a very small “substation “ near our house. I’ve lived here for 35 years and it only emits a gentle noise, not like the intermittent “hum” I hear overnight. Anyway, they came out to check it and found nothing wrong. They suggested I get in touch with the council who have a street lighting box on their sub station wall. Before I got round to it workmen had been seen opening the box( I was away). We have LED streetlights.For a few weeks it seemed to improve but then returned. I don’t hear it when I’m staying elsewhere. If you find a solution, please let me know.
Hi, thanks for your reply. It sounds like the exact same issue I’ve been having. We’ve also had the electricity board out and the highways team to check lighting around us. I also don’t hear the noise when I work away and sleep with no issues so I know I’m not going crazy as everyone thinks! I’ll update you if I find a solution