Help I think my AC is polluted

All transformers will hum to some extent, since they are being energized with AC. Audio tranformers are designed for 50/60 cycle operation and are designed and mounted to be as quiet as possible. One would expect those with iron cores mounted on a heavy chassis to be the quietest, as opposed to those without iron cores mounted on a light chassis.

The transformer/chassis combination is subject to resonance just like any material. If the external power is contaminated with large amounts of repetitive noise, one would expect the transformer noise to increase, especially if it gets near a resonant point. Also, sources of external AC noise can be very intermittant, such as air conditioners, industrial pumping, maintenance cleansing etc., which can explain your symptoms.

A really good solution to this is an isolation transformer on the AC mains ahead of the fuzes to the dedicated lines (e.g., a 4-5kva Topaz). The iso has the advantage of reducing common and transverse mode noise by up to 120db, eliminating any DC on the line, and blocking large voltage spikes. Some iso's also have additional taps to raise or lower the output voltage, if that is a problem in your area. Consider this approach as well as the power conditioners you are looking at.

I recently bought 2 - 4kva Topaz iso transformers at an industrial surplus supply for under $300 each. You can find them on the internet and ebay as well. It's best to get one locally, since they weigh in around 75-80 lbs. Topaz was a major supplier in the 60s-80s and many were installed during that period. These transformers are built like tanks and buying used should not be a problem.

You would need to pick a size that would accomodate your systems peak load plus a safety factor of 50-100% to avoid saturation of the core and distortion of the wave form.

The iso goes between the main panel supply and your dedicated lines. In effect, it creates a new source. If your dedicated lines are installed in the main panel, you would want your electrician to add a second small new panel to house those breakers. Installation is straightforward (hot, common and ground on both sides), however, he would need to ensure the proper wire sizes to code, and ensure the polarity of the lines are maintained across the iso (this is usually marked on the case).

You might have to search a bit for an electrician who has worked with iso's or is comfortable taking it on. Try a larger contractor that works on industrial sites or in hospitals or laboratories where iso's are common. Also, there are a number of us around that have done this and could provide additional assistance. Try looking in the archives as well.