I've got a 110V, 1500 W immersion heater (similar to the kind used in electric water heaters).
I'd like to control it a little more precisely than simply switching it on/off every 30 seconds.
Is this a good application for a triac?
Thanks,
Michael
1500 W electric heater control
Oct 14, 2008
5 Replies
A resistive load, sure sounds like it.
Bye. Jasen
Better than good; perfect!
What do you want to do?
JF
Eh, I just want to heat up some... uh... liquid to... oh, about 97 degrees Centigrade.
Will I need a snubber?
Thanks,
Michael
No, but you\'ll need a temperature controller.
Build or buy?
JF
It's done all the time:
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