This is sort of a silly question but here goes: Will florescent lights installed next to DCC wiring effect the performance of DCC in any way. I am think RF interference and the like of that. I am thinking it wont but dont know for sure.
Should not. Most definately will not if they have electronic ballasts on them like the latest ones do. If you think you are picking up noise, you can get a noise filter at Radio Shack that will go between your powersupply and wall. (usually around $20-30).
Sheldon: Fluorescent fixtures don't interfere with DCC, so there is no need to purchase a noise filter. Stay cool and run steam....
Bob, There is a chance that he could still have noise on his lines from something else. For instance large CRT televisions create noise as well as light dimmers, microwaves, washing machines and AC to DC power supplies. If he is on the same circuit as any of these types of appliances there could be noise introduced into his system.
Sheldon, I have not installed any light or even have a real layout right now. This question was geared from a planning perspective. Thanks for input though. hmmmm My gears in my head are really moving now
Matt: I wouldn't worry about "noise" from the above mentioned sources. There is no effect on the DCC command station. The only problem you might have is if a hurricane knocks out power for a few days. Then you most certainly won't have any "noise" to worry about. I doubt you'll have any hurricanes up there in St. Paul. Stay cool and run steam.....
I think I should be pretty safe from those Now, blizzards and the occasional tornado..... Thanks for the knowledge
Matt, I wouldn't worry about noise introduced into your DCC system from your house AC wiring either. While noise on your home AC lines is a very real problem when transmitting digital signals on them, it wouldn't be the case with a DCC system. The reason behind this is because a DCC 'system' takes your home AC power and converts it to DC ( the power supply). The DCC unit then converts that DC power back to AC as a medium for the digital signals to the decoder. Without a DCC unit on hand, I couldn't tell you positively if the DCC unit converts to a Quasi-sine wave or a true sine wave. I am going to bet it converts to true sine wave since that is the best(only) choice for electronics. These types DC to AC converters usually create very good, clean AC.
Matt: After Hurricane Wilma , I had my power back in 14 hours.... My house is hooked up to the same grid that supplies a fire station 3 miles from me. Stay cool and run steam.....
