TRIAC Light Dimmer


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.

Schematic

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Parts

R1__________50K Pot
R2__________15K 1/2W Resistor
C1,C2_______0.068 250V Capacitor
L1__________Lamp To Be Controlled (up to 350 watts)
L2__________Neon Lamp
TR1_________40502 TRIAC
MISC________Case, Knob, Heatsink For TR1, Wire, Socket For L1

Notes

1. 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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