REIN and SHINE

REIN- Repetitive Electrical Impulse Noise OR Random Electrical Impulse Noise 

SHINE- Single High Impulse Noise Event 

REIN and SHINE are radio waves that exist on the same frequency range that is used by your broadband service. They are the result of poorly designed or faulty electrical equipment or equipment that generates and uses a lot of power. In the case of REIN the equipment will often be faulty & cause a consistent electromagnetic output whilst it is on. With SHINE the electromagnetic interference is associated with the exact time the equipment is switched on or off. Below is a list of equipment that can cause REIN & SHINE:

Faulty electrical installations

Faulty thermostats/ Faulty central heating electrics

Immersion heaters

Electrical power supply units

Domestic appliances such as washing machine, tumble dryer, microwaves, fridge, freezers etc

Leisure appliances such as TV, TV box (Sky or Virgin), satellite receiver, digital receiver

Laptops, Routers, Access points, Switches, Hubs, Repeaters, transmitters

Railway lines

Electric fences/ gates and motors

Christmas tree lights and mobile / temporary lighting

Security systems and lighting

Data cables close to power cables

Card payment machines

Major structural works – road or building work