Re: [TCML] Spark Gap quenching fans

[jimlux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Simon Dodd wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I am having some problems with my quenching fans for my spark gap. They 
> are 12v dc fans funning from a PC power supply.  When I turn the system 
> on the fans fire up but as soon as the spark gap starts firing the fans 
> stop working.  I have tried moving things around to see if I was getting 
> RFI interference but I am still getting the same problem.

they probably have brushless DC motors using hall effect sensors or back 
emf to do the commutation, either of which will be totally screwed up by 
the fields around your coil.
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