Re: Re Light Dimmer to Adjust Spark Gap Fan?

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• Subject: Re: Re Light Dimmer to Adjust Spark Gap Fan?
• From: Gary Lau 26-Mar-1999 0747 <lau-at-hdecad.ENET.dec-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 12:14:40 -0700
• Approved: twf-at-verinet-dot-com

>> I used a dimmer on my vacuum cleaner motor (with brushes) because at full
>> throttle, it draws over 10 Amps and is too loud (and provides way more
>> airflow than I need).  But with any reasonable type of fan, is there a
>> need to slow it down?
>>
>> Regards, Gary Lau
>> Waltham, MA USA

>Isn't it possible to overquench a gap?
>
>Adam

I've heard this said, but I've not experienced it.  From about 15% all
the way to full power, I see no change in performance.

Gary

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