# 60hz ground loop

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/60hz-ground-loop/207151>\
**Category:** random\
**Created:** [November 15, 2006, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/60hz-ground-loop/207151 "2006-11-15T03:53:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![3d\_Nirvana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/a88e4f/32.png) [@3d\_Nirvana](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/3d_Nirvana)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2006, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/60hz-ground-loop/207151/1 "2006-11-15T03:53:42Z")

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Ok guys i have a real annoying problem. My main monitor has a poorly designed power supply. whenever i turn that monitor on it makes a hum across all my external sound gear. After a little research i found that this was called a 60hz ground hum or loop.

It’s really annoying, because anytime i want to record stuff, listen to music, or do anything using my sound equipment i have to turn off my primary monitor and work on the sucky secondary.

anyone know how to fix this? googling says I could put tape around the third prong where it plugs into the wall… but this is a real safety problem and i really don’t want to do that. I’ve also tried using a different outlet for my monitor than the rest of my stuff… it makes the hum a little quieter, but it’s still pretty loud.

anyone know any fixes? have the same problem?

Edit: forgot to say, messing with my house’s wiring isnt really possible. I dont need to get rid of the hum that bad :lol: . I’ll just be happy with turning off my monitor if the only solution is to have a electrician come and fix it loll.