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rochelle_markow
Apr 19, 2018, 01:57 AM
There is a strange crackling, raining type of sound coming from behind one of my bathroom walls. I am worried is it electrical or what is it? Is it dangerous? It just started one month ago.

donf
Apr 19, 2018, 03:10 AM
Is the noise constant? Is there anything in the immediate vicinity of the noise? For example a wall switch, receptacle, or sink?

Also, it is possible that a "critter" has gotten down inside the wall cavity.

They make devices that allow you to see through the wall. I think there is one that connects to a cell phone on TV.

Or failing that you might be able to rent a tool from Lowe's or Home Depot that has you make a tiny hole in the wall and insert a camera into the cavity to see what's going on.

Stratmando
Apr 19, 2018, 07:50 AM
Try turning off water, then Electric, then circuits 1 by 1 to further locate if electrical.

smoothy
Apr 19, 2018, 12:50 PM
The device you are looking for is a USB endoscope, and there are free and paid apps that you use with them. The scope costs less than $20 and is a very handy device to have around. THey are less than 1/4" in diameter and many are 6 - 10 feet long.

ma0641
Apr 19, 2018, 01:22 PM
Is it the wall where the plumbing is located?