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T Handy
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Hello,
I've got an extremely limited background in electronics, so I'd like to ask for some advice regarding this circuit:
I found the diagram online, It's supposed to allow variable control of a load up to 1500w at 120v, using an ordinary light dimmer and a 600V / 40A triac.
After doing some research on the subject, I found a few warnings that boiled down to "do not control a large load with a light dimmer because regardless of rating, dimmers use phase switching and introduce direct current into the neutral line and multiple harmonics into the power supply frequency"
A few people have told me this is not a concern, but I'd feel better if someone with some electrical engineering in their background could advise one way or the other.
Thanks!
I've got an extremely limited background in electronics, so I'd like to ask for some advice regarding this circuit:
I found the diagram online, It's supposed to allow variable control of a load up to 1500w at 120v, using an ordinary light dimmer and a 600V / 40A triac.
After doing some research on the subject, I found a few warnings that boiled down to "do not control a large load with a light dimmer because regardless of rating, dimmers use phase switching and introduce direct current into the neutral line and multiple harmonics into the power supply frequency"
A few people have told me this is not a concern, but I'd feel better if someone with some electrical engineering in their background could advise one way or the other.
Thanks!