Re: [TCML] Spark Gap quenching fans

[Simon Dodd <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for all your suggestions guys, I think I'm gonna have to go out  
and get the AC fans instead. I am filtering my mains all over the  
place already so I don't think I can add any more!!.

Thanks again for all your help

Simon

On 18 Feb 2010, at 21:08, Shaun Epp wrote:

> You could try a small linear DC power supply.  Radio Shack used to  
> sell 3 amp, 12 volt supplies like that.
> But, I'd try filtering the incoming power first, to the PC power  
> supply and then to the 12v fan.
>
> Shaun
>
>
> > From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of Simon Dodd
> > Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 8:44 AM
> > To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
> > Subject: [TCML] Spark Gap quenching fans
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> > THanks in advance for your help.
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