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09-29-2012, 10:23 AM
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Monaco Electrical gone HAY-WIRE
This is a stumpper. 3 days ago, 'out of the clear blue' my TV started shutting itself of when I turn on the lights under my cabinets in my living room, dining room, and kitchen area.
I have pulled the 'thinline lites' out an inspected for shortages. Not there.
I had put a small extension cord in one of the receptacles over the counter top for a coffee maker, electric skillet etc when I got the MH 3 yrs ago. I unplugged that thinking that was the culprit. It worked till I turned on one of the lights under the cabinets.
Has this ever been an issue discussed. Somebody PLEASE SAY "YES"
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09-29-2012, 10:45 AM
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I'll say "Yes"....but only because you asked so nicely!! But my honest answer is "no".
The TV should be running on 120 volts AC (VAC). Under-cabinet and other lighting throughout our rigs operate on 12 volts DC. So you have a real puzzler to consider.
My ONLY thought as to how DC-demand (the lights) could cause the TV (AC demand) to trip off is that the TV is running on the INVERTER (the inverter supplies AC power from the DC stored in the "house battery bank"). If this is your condition (and I'll admit that it's a stretch), then when DC-demand (lighting) is increased, perhaps your house batts fall below the 11-or-so volts (DC) that the INVERTER must have to produce an AC output. If this "logic" makes sense, what I'm saying is that your batteries need charging, and perhaps they are not being charged because shore-power is intermittent or completely off. Hmmmmmmm.
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09-29-2012, 11:19 AM
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Well do a little test. Turn Tv on, turn light on, if TV goes off, leave light on and turn TV back on. If TV comes back on it looks like the light may be generating a frequency transmission that is equivalent to the remote control turn-off signal. Thin Lights have been known to cause problems with some thermostats for the same reason.
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09-29-2012, 04:43 PM
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Test proved this:
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Originally Posted by Rex
Well do a little test. Turn Tv on, turn light on, if TV goes off, leave light on and turn TV back on. If TV comes back on it looks like the light may be generating a frequency transmission that is equivalent to the remote control turn-off signal. Thin Lights have been known to cause problems with some thermostats for the same reason.
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I preformed the test, I found out that it is not my TV that goes hay-wire, but it is the DIRECT-TV RECEIVER. You know how when it rains, and the TV goes into a bunch of little mosaic images. That is what my TV looks like. I have a DVD in it now, and it works perfect.
So, the test shows me that it is in the wiring, and not my batteries
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09-29-2012, 05:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OnJa
I preformed the test, I found out that it is not my TV that goes hay-wire, but it is the DIRECT-TV RECEIVER. You know how when it rains, and the TV goes into a bunch of little mosaic images. That is what my TV looks like. I have a DVD in it now, and it works perfect.
So, the test shows me that it is in the wiring, and not my batteries
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As Rex points out, the ballasts in the Thin light can go bad and start generating EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference). The florescent lamps require a high voltage to operate and the Thin Light has a flyback power supply that boost the 12 VDC to a higher voltage to operate the lamp. After you locate the faulty light you will either need to replace it or disconnect the ballast and replace the florescent lamps with LED lamps. I have found these to be very good and have 6 installed in my coach to correct a low voltage problem caused by long wiring.
Replacement 18" F15T8 LED Tube for Fluorescent Fixtures
I was constantly replacing the lamps but now have them swapped out for the LED type.
Bob
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09-30-2012, 05:30 AM
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Thanks for link
Will do a check on ballast asap. Do have one that will not work. That is probably my culprit. Bookmarked the link. "JUST REPLACED" all 32 lights last month with new. Got tired of seeing that dreaded black ring. ha
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