TRIAC Light Dimmers

Published:2013/7/28 20:06:00 Author:muriel | Keyword: TRIAC Light Dimmers | From:SeekIC

This little circuit can be used to dim lights up to about 350 watts. It uses a simple, standard TRIAC circuit that, in my expirience, generates very little heat. Please note that this circuit cannot be used with fluorescent lights. PartsR1 50K PotR2 15K 1/2W ResistorC1, C2 0.068 250V CapacitorL1 Lamp To Be Controlled (up to 350 watts)L2 Neon LampTR1 40502 TRIACMISC Case, Knob, Heatsink For TR1, Wire, Socket For L1Notes1. This circuit is for 117VAC only. 220 or 240 V will burn up the circuit. L1 can be a maximum of 350 watts.2. The circuit must be installed and used in a case.



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