My OTT light hums. What is the problem?
1688830
I don't have a hum - it may just be the bulb. The only problem I have is the "top heaviness" of this light. I know they have stabilizers or weights, but they should be included or built into the light itself. These lights are way too expensive to have to add anything on to them. My light has fallen over numerous times already.
1688831
At least yours works. The OTTlite I had quit working because it had a faulty transformer. I thought it was the bulb, but after spending $15.00 for a new one, discovered that it was the transformer. OTTlite never responded to my requests, had no replacements available, no suggestions on repairs...nothing. A transformer of the correct voltage from an electrical supplier cost nearly $30.00. I trashed the crappy OTTlite and bought a similar light from Lowe's for about $20.00. It has worked fine...no problems.
1688832
mine doesn't hum. I wish I could help. Maybe it is the model. I had one, that i loved, and one day, it just quit working. They didn't make that model anymore, and I had to cut the plug, and send it to them, and then they sent me the most similiar model. But I really loved my old one. It was beautiful. This one works great, but is not as aesthetically pleasing to the eye. :-(
1186208
It sounds like either a bad connection, or there's a problem with the rheostat. I would unplug the unit, remove the bulb and try to reseat it. If that doesn't work, try a different bulb. If that doesn't work, try leaving the light on at half strength and see what happens.
485393
Mine is a low hum, maybe you need more water in it or the motor could be faulty.
319917
It is probably broken or your GFI outlet has been tripped. Does it make any noise and still light up? Use your warranty to get a new one.
1457689
not sure exactly, but have you tried using a different cable and/or mic to see if the hum goes away? perhaps one of them is faulty.
1109585
I have a 5 bulb fixture hanging over my kitchen table. A high pitched whine comes from one socket. At first I thought it was the socket. I changed bulbs. Same noise. So it's a bad socket, not a noisy bulb. Changed the socket, noise gone.
222292
I get the same thing from a Vizio. You could probably get an in-line noise filter to fix that problem but the hum mine isn't loud enough to bother me so I haven't done much.
1824693
I found that making sure there was no interference from any other electronics nearby helped. Just experiment with moving the unit, the input cable, and the source of your sound (whatever you're broadcasting) around until you find the sweet spot. I've got virtually no hum now, but occasionally I'll hear some and invariably find that someone has moved one of the elements around. Once I put it back where it belongs, no more hum.
902813
If you experience any hum or buzzing sound, make sure the lights are not on a circuit with a dimmer switch. The Hue lights work best with a toggle power switch. Dimming happens in the LED bulb components.
218423
I only run one set. Of lights to one transformer and have never heard any noise. Try reducing the number of light lengths to each transformer. I think they recommend only three to a transformer.
342490
That long whistle sound pops on when power supply is not sufficient. At least from my experience. Try a much lower power draw device on it like a mini Christmas light set and see if the problem persists.
113508
Sound like there is a short circuit. Check your wiring, be sure none got pinch.
1904275
I don't have that model.. but yes...Ott lights are usually bright with strong light.
1505864
If I had to hazard an opinion here I would say you have a problem with the power supply or the bulb. Make very sure all connections are firm. There is little else the consumer can do.
282741
I not totally sure, but I know if there is humming you have some electrical interference. The cables are possibly too close to the conduit in the walls or some other issue. I've had no problems with my setup, but when I turn my microwave on the sub hums. Not a big deal for me since it's not used much. So it's worth a try, if not return it.
766187
The reason you are hearing the hum is because your transformer plates are slightly loose. The metal plates in the core are laminated and can become separated, you may be able to reduce or eliminate the hum by painting a varnish or shelac onto the core and letting it "soak in". I would suggest several thin coats to do the job. The metal core itself can be loose and vibrate as a whole too so you may need to seal that up the plastic bobbin that the copper windings are wound on. Otherwise if all else fails this unit is quiet, at least the one I got is. You may also try insulating between the transformer and the joist if yours is mountable that way. Hope that helps.
1181724
I thought it was just me, I have the same issue. I'm sorry I don't have a suggestion for a solution, I'm hoping my brother-in-law who is electrician will be able to help me this weekend.