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Help on Electronic Problem

I have a fireplace in the room where I have my stereo and when the fireplace powers up the blower to dissipate heat from the fireplace, I hear static (sometimes loud static) coming through my speakers. I have a PS audio power purifier that I plug my system into. Yet I still hear the static (whether music is playing or not). What is this and what do I do?
robsker

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ngjockey
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Vari-speed on the fan motor?
ngjockey
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Unfortunately, a gas fitter is usually not equipped or experienced with electrical noise issues affecting audio gear. Really not an electrician's realm either.

Fan probably switched by something as simple as a thermostatic "snap disc", probably up top/front.

Looks like:

http://www.pexsupply.com/White-Rodgers-3F01-110-3-4-Snap-Disc-Fan-Control-Cut-In-110-Degrees-F-Cut-Out-90-Degrees-F-14691000-p

Underneath, the louvres should be hinged or removeable. Look for something like this as the most likely culprit:
(about the same size as a dimmer switch... nudge nudge wink wink)

http://www.amazon.com/Suncourt-VS100-Variable-Speed-Control/dp/B004JYM2ZY
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