Re: Track Lighting - Reducing Magnetic Field...

[Guest guest]

> I suppose one important question is, does the whole system have to be

> changed? (Remove the tracks themselves?), OR are the bulbs the cuplrit?

> Than finding a solution for low emf bulbs would be my search...

Track lighting should be fine if the track is operating at 110v (in the USA)

and you're using incandescent bulbs (operating at 110v).

It's when the bulbs are low voltage and have their own transformers built

in that you run into problems...

Marc

[Guest guest]

Questions:

1. Is it a regular incandescent bulb (usually low emf) or halogen bulb (can have

high emf)?

2. Does the magnetic field come only when turning on the switch?

Is it still high after more than 1 yard? Are there more than one circuit joined

at the switch?

If so, it could be a wiring error (as opposed to magnetic field from a point

source, which usually becomes negligible after 1 meter.)

There's a common problem called " ganged neutrals " that causes high magnetic

fields. It can sometimes be fixed locally behind the switch plate itself by a

licensed electrician. What " ganged neutrals " means is that the neutral wire of

more than one circuit are connected together, causing an imbalance, as explained

well in the following article:

http://www.mikeholt.com/technical.php?id=grounding/unformatted/emf & type=u & title=\

Electro%20Magnetic%20Fields%20%28EMF%29

A good resource to understand more is Karl Riley's " Tracing EMFs in Building

Wiring and Grounding. "

>

> Hi Guys.

>

> First I would like to say, it is a pleasure to find a group that is caring on

this large topic of electronic sensitivity. There arent many resources out

there, or people who care in the first place to voice your concerns.

>

> I have been going through my mother's house to help her with her health. I

first moved her bed to a much safer area. It was against a wall with a high

magnetic field, and it HAD to change.

>

> She spends most of her time in the office though, and we have a track lighting

system on the roof. It is two rows of tracks, each about 8 foot long. I would

like to know if anyone has experience with reducing the magnetic field on these?

>

> I suppose one important question is, does the whole system have to be changed?

(Remove the tracks themselves?), OR are the bulbs the cuplrit? Than finding a

solution for low emf bulbs would be my search...

>

> Thanks everyone.

>

> Also, if I can contribute in anyway to others, please let me know. Im in the

Los Angeles area, and frequent San Diego as well. I have a Trifield meter, and

am very knowledgeable with automotive for those wanting to learn on that

subject.

>

> Chris

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