MH ballast electromagnetic distortion

benzreef · 11/10/2008, 11:54 PM

Probably a strange topic, but does anyone have any issues with electronics next to a MH magnetic ballast? I know you're supposed to keep electrical devices a few feet away from them. My friend watches analog TV and doesn't get certain channels when the halide is on, but when it turns off, it's clear as a bell. I also lose cellphone reception next to halide aquariums (i don't have 'the network'). Is it just me?

MileHighFish · 11/11/2008, 12:17 AM

i had this issue with a T5 a couple of years ago, but never have noticed with my MH's

11/10/2008, 11:54 PM	#1
benzreef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The tip of Lake Superior Posts: 256	MH ballast electromagnetic distortion Probably a strange topic, but does anyone have any issues with electronics next to a MH magnetic ballast? I know you're supposed to keep electrical devices a few feet away from them. My friend watches analog TV and doesn't get certain channels when the halide is on, but when it turns off, it's clear as a bell. I also lose cellphone reception next to halide aquariums (i don't have 'the network'). Is it just me?

11/11/2008, 12:17 AM	#2
MileHighFish Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NM. Posts: 1,722	i had this issue with a T5 a couple of years ago, but never have noticed with my MH's __________________ See "Red House" for pics!! I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later. Mitch Hedberg Current Tank Info: Reef tank, 100 gal Lee Mar polished.. 60 sump.. 800 watts mh 20k radium..Ran on "Taiwan HQI Ballast" 330 watt VHO.. 48 watt compacts (dawn/dusk).. sps/lps tank..