Digi Ballasts and the Quick Fix

[vostok]

it seems what was once a rare incidence of RFI(Radio Frequency Interference)
with these 'new' digital ballasts is now a common occurrence, with many brands.
IMO, buy the lamp, test it out, if it fails send it back, get it replaced, as the static
will not only hassle the fuck outta you but also your neighbors for yards/meters
around
So now, the very same makers of this hassle have solved the issue ...for a price $30.60 and yes ....you need 2.



Input Filter
Install in-line with the IEC input power cord of the ballast - reduces conducted emissions to electrical wiring
Max Conducted Emission Reduction: 45dB (0.45MHz - 30MHz)
Max Radiated Emission Reduction: 23dB (30MHz - 1000MHz)
Input Voltage: 120/240/277VAC
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Max Current: 15A



Output Filter
Install onto the output cord of the ballast - reduces RF levels of any digital/electronic power supply
Output filter comes with a "standard" male plug, an adapter is needed for HF ballasts
Max Conducted Emission: 25dB (0.45MHz - 30MHz)
Max Radiated Emission: 25dB (30MHz - 1000MHz)
Max Voltage: 600V
Max Current: 10A
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/137290/GROW-RFFILTERSET.html

yeah max volts is 600w

Good Luck

 

[greasemonkeymann]

it seems what was once a rare incidence of RFI(Radio Frequency Interference)
with these 'new' digital ballasts is now a common occurrence, with many brands.
IMO, buy the lamp, test it out, if it fails send it back, get it replaced, as the static
will not only hassle the fuck outta you but also your neighbors for yards/meters
around
So now, the very same makers of this hassle have solved the issue ...for a price $30.60 and yes ....you need 2.

View attachment 3549318

Input Filter
Install in-line with the IEC input power cord of the ballast - reduces conducted emissions to electrical wiring
Max Conducted Emission Reduction: 45dB (0.45MHz - 30MHz)
Max Radiated Emission Reduction: 23dB (30MHz - 1000MHz)
Input Voltage: 120/240/277VAC
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Max Current: 15A


View attachment 3549319
Output Filter
Install onto the output cord of the ballast - reduces RF levels of any digital/electronic power supply
Output filter comes with a "standard" male plug, an adapter is needed for HF ballasts
Max Conducted Emission: 25dB (0.45MHz - 30MHz)
Max Radiated Emission: 25dB (30MHz - 1000MHz)
Max Voltage: 600V
Max Current: 10A
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/137290/GROW-RFFILTERSET.html

yeah max volts is 600w

Good Luck

Ahhh that's interesting, those are exactly like the ones your car has, to keep the AM interference from distributorless ignition systems, coil on plugs being the usual culprit, but even standard cam driven ignition systems pick up that interference.
Cool shit

 

[vostok]

More than one CIA employee has wrapped their

monitor cable in kitchen foil for the same reason ....lol

 

[greasemonkeymann]

More than one CIA employee has wrapped their

monitor cable in kitchen foil for the same reason ....lol

the new cars have all their wires with reverse polarity wires wrapping in the opposite direction, sorta like an insulator, only those wires communicate with the BUS
weird shit, but with like 6 different computers on the newer cars, it's crucial they don't get a wrong input

 

[ButchyBoy]

Very nice find!

 

[dodacky]

nice although you would think if the ballasts are making rf problems they would have something inbuilt to correct it. better shielding etc.

 

[vostok]

Yeah even my pc mouse has a little round thing attached to the cord

I think a ferrite rod ..?

if I remember right?

back from the pc days in the 1980's ..?

 

[SPLFreak808]

the new cars have all their wires with reverse polarity wires wrapping in the opposite direction, sorta like an insulator, only those wires communicate with the BUS
weird shit, but with like 6 different computers on the newer cars, it's crucial they don't get a wrong input

I prefer can bus over analog inputs lol. You can probe 12v all day into those can wires and nothing will happen. Even better, one diagnostic port that checks everything with a 2 way can bus. But yeah, if the ignitor filter fails, you get "interference" just like you said, it will be heard through induced current and AM radio stations. Same with the diode pack in the alternator, actually everything. High voltage A/C will make noise without a filter/diode. The newer cars still have them, but built into the fusebox ect.

 

[greasemonkeymann]

I prefer can bus over analog inputs lol. You can probe 12v all day into those can wires and nothing will happen. Even better, one diagnostic port that checks everything with a 2 way can bus. But yeah, if the ignitor filter fails, you get "interference" just like you said, it will be heard through induced current and AM radio stations. Same with the diode pack in the alternator, actually everything. High voltage A/C will make noise without a filter/diode. The newer cars still have them, but built into the fusebox ect.

Man, I never thought i'd turn into one of those guys that is always talking about how the "older" cars are easier to work on...
But damnit, if I get one more fucking car that makes me get a manufacturer specific scantool to reset the damn steering angle sensor....
Feel like choking someone..

 

[SPLFreak808]

Man, I never thought i'd turn into one of those guys that is always talking about how the "older" cars are easier to work on...
But damnit, if I get one more fucking car that makes me get a manufacturer specific scantool to reset the damn steering angle sensor....
Feel like choking someone..

LOL! Yeah bro. We gotta buy our own shit.
Snap-on solus ultra ftw!

 

[Headwaste]

I read that.Thanks.What I wanted to know do electrical engineers or electricians, anyone that knows from trying it.Is it real science?I only know about tube guitar amps and distortion and harmonics from the bulbs.

 

[hondagrower420]

LOL! Yeah bro. We gotta buy our own shit.
Snap-on solus ultra ftw!

I love my solus. After you by all they keys and the euro/exotic kit they are pretty kool.

It's a money game for car manufacturers. You have to go to them.

I cut a can bus line in a hummer right at the firewall inside the grommet.

Ended up needing a whole harness. Cough cough $3000.

God damned I love insurance.

 

[SPLFreak808]

I love my solus. After you by all they keys and the euro/exotic kit they are pretty kool.

It's a money game for car manufacturers. You have to go to them.

I cut a can bus line in a hummer right at the firewall inside the grommet.

Ended up needing a whole harness. Cough cough $3000.

God damned I love insurance.

Ouch! I would have just repaired it lol but hey, insurance? Why not! Fuck i love my solus bro lol i get people from random shops paying me 80$ to check & reset lol

I've dropped an intake valve on my old k20z right after torquing the head back down(popped stock gasket at 12psi lol!). My buddy did a shit job on the head =( boy was that a lesson learned

 

[hondagrower420]

Yeah. I rent mines too.

I'm learning the ins and outs of kpro right now.

I just love my b20/gsr/type r. I pound it with boost. No traction at full tilt. Lay tires at 100mph.

 

[SPLFreak808]

Yeah. I rent mines too.

I'm learning the ins and outs of kpro right now.

I just love my b20/gsr/type r. I pound it with boost. No traction at full tilt. Lay tires at 100mph.

Hey that was my shit back in the day. I had a 93 gutted cx hatch b20/gsr n/a w/ls trans omg that fucker pulled like no tomorrow for a long trans, i couldn't imagine boost with it lol 3rd gear and im slapping 110mph @8k. Then i bought a del sol and slapped a k20z1 with a turbonetics/greddy/kpro combo, that fucker was impossible to floor unless your on the freeway it was almost boring when the wheels spin everywhere you punch it. Torque steer for fucking days lol

 

[mucha_mota]

im using 3 of these :

paying about $32 (each) delivered for these emi filters. been using them several months with very good results.

even though i roll magnetic ballast i see an improvement in my wi-fi connex. and, i noticed the cable company emi patrol in my area a year ago which had me wondering. better safe.

i stopped using digi ballasts completely. let alone its the city & houses are very very close.