T5 Ballast causing AC noise

[ASommers]

Any suggestions on how to get rid of the AC noise produced by my T5 ballasts? When all of my ballast are on I get alot of static on the TV and have problems picking up some stations.
This is a retro.

 

[Kenfuzed]

What brand/model ballasts? Have you checked your ground connection? Speaking of ground, don't assume that the ground on your outlets are actually grounded. I've lived in more than one house that didn't have properly grounded outlets, which is why I always run a dedicated ground wire to the nearest water pipe.

 

[ASommers]

I live in an apartment and have rewired the outlets with the ground that was in the box, if it's actually grounded I have no idea. 2 of the retros are from reef geek and 1 from hello lights. I'll have to pull the lights out to check what type of of ballast they have.

 

[Chamelius]

More than likely you need to do one of two things or both. (I just got released from the hospital today (well, june 27) [My apendix went bad fast on sat, and it was removed sunday], so, there may be more (and I'll look when I get a chance from bed rest). . .

1) Make sure that there is enough distance from your lights/balists to your electronics and antennae devices.
2) Ensure that your outlets are proper. You can go buy a $2 outlet tester, and it shows you if the outlet is properly wired.
( Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receptacle_tester )
I got mine at harbor freight, but HD and Lowes should have them.

I will also research some more if that doesn't work, but most white noise interference (aka static) can be remedied with greater distance (like across the room) and proper grounding.

 

[ASommers]

TV is across the room, I'll see about get a socket tester

 

[coral diver]

T5 ballast are electronic it Emmit high power signal not actual electricity, proper grounding is a must if you can ground even the ballast casing it will help