Re: Speakers vs. Lamp


"Pooh Bear" <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Walt wrote:
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>> bh325@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
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>> > I have a halogen desk lamp at work that operates on the same power
>> > circuit as my computer speakers. The lamp is plugged into the top
>> > outlet, the UPS for the computer is plugged into the bottom outlet and
>> > supplies the computer, monitor and speakers. When I turn the lamp on or
>> > off, the speakers "pop". I am worried as to the effect this pop will
>> > have on the life of my speakers, since it seems to be similar to an
>> > over-power situation that I have heard will damage the speakers.
>> >
>> > My alternative to the current setup is to move the lamp into another
>> > outlet, but I am reasonably sure that all the outlets in the office are
>> > on the same breaker circuit, so I doubt that it will make a difference.
>>
>> If the lamp was going to do any damage, it would have happened by now.
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>> But the fact that crap on the AC line makes it from the lamp through the
>> UPS and into the computer/speakers suggests that you need a better surge
>> supressor for your computer. i.e. the lamp isn't a problem, but if
>> something else comes along you may be vunerable.
>
> No. The PC supply needs a better *filter*.

**Incorrect. The SWITCH on the lamp requires suppression. It is highly
unlikely that the interference is entering through the power supply.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au


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