Buzzing in radio

Forum Title: Buzzing in radio

Our kitchen has under-counter low voltage puck lights. In the same area, on the same circuit is a radio that, when on, emits a loud buzz if we turn the under-counter lights on.Any thoughts?

Category: General Electrical Discussion Post By: Maria S (Groveland, KS), 03/23/2017

Electronic transformers for the low voltage lighting, I assume? Mixed circuit for lighting and power in the kitchen? Try leaving the radio where it is, run an extension cord to another circuit and see if the noise goes away. If the noise goes away, the power outlet may have to be moved to another circuit. Otherwise move the radio as odds on its the transformers producing the noise.

- Scott Dorman (Prairieton, IL), 03/25/2017

Or change the puck light transformer to an old fashioned 60Hz type. That should be radio quiet.

- Sam Formisano (Beaver Dam Lake, NY), 03/25/2017

Thank you for giving me one more reason to dislike puck lights. I haven't heard this one before. It's typical for cheap dimmers.Dave

- Dennis G (Addison (township), PA), 03/25/2017

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