2007-03-06 14:16:03 · 5 answers · asked by edwingibbs@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
A bad ballast transformer
2007-03-06 17:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your fluorescent lamps operate by virtue of an arc that is struck between the ends of the tube. The tube first vaporizes a small pellet of mercury, or something similar, to form a conduct path from end to end. The arc is struck, and the tube lights up. Arcs make great sources of all frequency radio wave generators. A very small capacitor, about 0.001 microfarad across the TV receiver terminals should do the trick. These can be bought at Radio Shack. You might try making sure that the lamp is properly grounded, and is properly shielded as well in it's metal enclosure.
2007-03-06 23:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll try and explain it the best I can. A fluorescent light has a transformer that boost the current to the bulb. This current transmits a magnetic flux. You TV is picking up this interference,. this magnetic flux is interfering with the signal your TV is picking up. Go to Radio Shack and tell them you want a filter for your TV to block this. If you on cable or dish call them.
2007-03-06 22:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely that lighting is on the same circuit as your TV.
2007-03-06 23:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by thigpen82 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Poltergeist?!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-06 22:20:33 · answer #5 · answered by knowitall 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋