Vibrator in my living room?

[Ben8472]

I have a slightly strange problem I was hoping someone could help identify.

One of the window's in my living room vibrates randomly - for example I can be sitting in the room of an evening and suddenly I hear a loud buzzing sound. I go to the window and I can feel it vibrating violently. It's quite a strong vibration, practically full on shaking. I am surprised it has not shattered. My first suspicion would be the way the wind is hitting it, however the window directly next to it is perfectly fine and so are the others - it's bizzare.

It also happens when there is no wind.

Any ideas?

And no this is not a joke, I really am looking for answers.

Thank you

Ben

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

Sympathetic resonance

The property of sympathetic vibration is encountered in its direct form in room acoustics in the rattling of window panes, light shades and movable panels in the presence of very loud sounds, such as may occasionally be produced by a full organ. As these things rattle (or even if they do not audibly rattle) sound energy is being converted into mechanical energy, and so the sound is absorbed. Wood paneling and anything else that is lightweight and relatively unrestrained have the same effect. Absorptivity is at its highest at the resonance frequency, usually near or below 100 Hz.
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Arden Wilken on his website provides a significant example of the power of resonance:

An example of proper sympathetic resonance is a windowpane rattling steadily at the very low powerful sound of a bus or truck engine going stationary. The rattling will usually occur at a higher harmonic of the sound made by the engine. As soon as the driver changes into gear the rattling will stop, often changing its rhythm before it stops altogether. Powerful sopranos bursting wineglasses fits in to the same category - sympathetic resonance at a distance.

Taken from wiki (don't think I can link the page, as I'm not a paid member? Correct me if I'm wrong someone please).

It maybe something that you're not aware of, perhaps a neighbour has loud music playing, that you perhaps can't hear for some reason... maybe just out of your reach for hearing it?

Just a thought.
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[Ben8472]

Sympathetic resonance

The property of sympathetic vibration is encountered in its direct form in room acoustics in the rattling of window panes, light shades and movable panels in the presence of very loud sounds, such as may occasionally be produced by a full organ. As these things rattle (or even if they do not audibly rattle) sound energy is being converted into mechanical energy, and so the sound is absorbed. Wood paneling and anything else that is lightweight and relatively unrestrained have the same effect. Absorptivity is at its highest at the resonance frequency, usually near or below 100 Hz.
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Arden Wilken on his website provides a significant example of the power of resonance:

An example of proper sympathetic resonance is a windowpane rattling steadily at the very low powerful sound of a bus or truck engine going stationary. The rattling will usually occur at a higher harmonic of the sound made by the engine. As soon as the driver changes into gear the rattling will stop, often changing its rhythm before it stops altogether. Powerful sopranos bursting wineglasses fits in to the same category - sympathetic resonance at a distance.

Taken from wiki (don't think I can link the page, as I'm not a paid member? Correct me if I'm wrong someone please).

It maybe something that you're not aware of, perhaps a neighbour has loud music playing, that you perhaps can't hear for some reason... maybe just out of your reach for hearing it?

Just a thought.
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Interesting... I did consider sound as a possible cause but surely it would happen to the windows directly next to it too?

If this is sound related, it's certainly at a level lower than I can hear as its often completely silent when it happens.

Ben

 

[Barnie]

You may not hear it if it has a resonant frequency below 20hz,

There are ways to find the source, do you have a decent home hifi and a laptop

Whilst annoying it can also be fun when you know what your doing and having a play

 

[vvaannmmaann]

Resonance or a poltergeist.

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

Resonance or a poltergeist.

If this had been Poltergeist activity there would have been other noticeable movement within the property, either that or the Poltergeist just doesn't like this particular window.

Perhaps do a quest research on the property, find out what was there beforehand... if you find that there use to be an old Indian burial ground there... Leg it!

 

[josor]

maybe it's the bass emitting, from when you watch the tv

 

[Subbynet]

Try buying some clear laminate and stick it on the window pane. This should make it stronger and hopefully stop the resonance problem.

 

[I Love Spreadsheets]

To see if it is from an external source (wind or sound) next time it happens run outside and hold a sheet of some sort in front of the window (but not touching it). This will stop any sound patterns and alter the wind flow. You may look a bit silly but it may save you a pile of money before you do anything else.

Do you have any hot water pipes in the wall around the window? They can vibrate and I suspect if they are close enough to a window they could make them vibrate as well

 

[Ben8472]

Perhaps do a quest research on the property, find out what was there beforehand... if you find that there use to be an old Indian burial ground there... Leg it!

The building was constructed by Barclays bank as a branch in 1952 and later sold by them to property developers in 2005. I moved in 2008.

I think we can rule out a Poltergeist, unless it's a very upset former Barclays customer who was declined a loan...

I would rather just call someone in and have them sort this out but what kind of person would you call in for a problem like this? A window fitter wouldn't have a clue? What trade does this come under?

Ben

 

[LicensedToTrade]

I would rather just call someone in and have them sort this out but what kind of person would you call in for a problem like this? A window fitter wouldn't have a clue? What trade does this come under?

I think what you are looking for is an Exorcist. Be careful though, there are plenty of cowboys. Make sure he is on the GSR (Ghast Safe Register) ..used to be called GHORGI.

 

[Jeff FV]

I would rather just call someone in and have them sort this out but what kind of person would you call in for a problem like this?

It has to be:

Jeff

 

[papverpoppies]

It has to be:

Jeff

What about Connie?

Pops ~xx~

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

LOL!

Funnily enough...

I'm actually on a Paranormal Investigation (Ghost Hunt) Tomorrow night in Haslingden, Rossendale.

 

[papverpoppies]

LOL!

Funnily enough...

I'm actually on a Paranormal Investigation (Ghost Hunt) Tomorrow night in Haslingden, Rossendale.

Let us know how it goes (if you come back that is)

Pops ~xx~

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

Let us know how it goes (if you come back that is)

Pops ~xx~

Been doing them for 11 years, I'll definately be back

I've been interested in the Paranoramal for around 25 years now, got a little more involved with the Investigation side of it back in 2000, not stopped since.

The group that I am with run private and public event's across the country now... being in the security sector enables me to buy some of the best equipment out there, i.e. we have an 8 channel DVR system complete with cameras and a shed load of cable to get the cameras into room throughout any sized property

 

[papverpoppies]

Been doing them for 11 years, I'll definately be back

I've been interested in the Paranoramal for around 25 years now, got a little more involved with the Investigation side of it back in 2000, not stopped since.

The group that I am with run private and public event's across the country now... being in the security sector enables me to buy some of the best equipment out there, i.e. we have an 8 channel DVR system complete with cameras and a shed load of cable to get the cameras into room throughout any sized property

Have you ever seen or heard/monitored any evidence.
Fascinating interest.

Pops ~xx~

 

[Root 66 Woodshop]

I have to say... Yes.

We've had some very interesting finds over the last 11 years.

We have caught some nice EVP's, had some very interesting footage, strange phenomena involving myself and a number of Investigators during one particular Investigation in Cambridge and many other evidence to provide some food for thought.

 

[Digger]

IF it is resonance harmonics - attaching something to the window should change the frequency at which it set off and provide a cure - at a guess