Snazzy Blaupunkt stereo installed in car, but I find myself plagued by a whine which I am assuming is originating at the alternator. If anyone could explain in simple terms how I might be able to eliminate this noise without too much fuss I would be really grateful! [more inside]
posted by dance on Jun 8, 2008 - 6 answers

MusicGearFilter: I've got a hum in my recording/performance setup. I think I know how it's getting in -- a balanced mic cable going into a piece of gear with an unbalanced jack. How do I fix it? Full details within. [more inside]
posted by Artifice_Eternity on Jan 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Using a lighting arrestor to dampen the ground voltage differential between two building. [more inside]
posted by jumpsuit_boy on Dec 26, 2007 - 6 answers

I need to add grounding to an outlet. How bad an idea is it to chain the ground to the ground of another outlet that is on a different circuit a few feet up from that one? [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine on Jul 24, 2007 - 12 answers

My phone has a loud buzzing noise. When I touch the screw on a lightswitch plate, sink faucet or a metal lamp, the buzzing stops. What is happening – and more importantly how can I use the phone without having to ground myself? [more inside]
posted by kamelhoecker on Apr 12, 2007 - 4 answers

Grounding my old Marantz stereo amp in a two-prong outlet? (We're talking American 110v.) [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Jan 5, 2006 - 8 answers

I want to learn Tai-Chi or Yoga in Los Angeles. Where's a good place to do that? (For those outside of L.A., what are good things to look for when finding a place to start Yoga or Tai Chi? How often should one go when starting out? What else should I know?) [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on Dec 7, 2005 - 9 answers

I use my laptop in conjunction with midi controllers as a live instrument. When running off the battery it sounds great through the PA system, but when I plug in the AC adapter I get a very loud humming sound. Is there any way to get rid of this? [more inside]
posted by monsta coty scott on Jun 16, 2005 - 20 answers

My gear is giving me electric shocks, and I don't know what to do. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by fuzz on Sep 10, 2004 - 16 answers

I have an old house with old wiring in the walls. The question inside is about installing window air conditioners. [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on May 16, 2004 - 21 answers

Is there any way to properly ground computer equipment when there isn't a ground available from the plug? (more) [more inside]
posted by theNonsuch on Jan 5, 2004 - 10 answers