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Motor controllers and dimmers are commonly built around a simple circuit. Sometimes, this can fail, but may well be repairable.
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==Summary==
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Many household appliances such as vacuum cleaners and kitchen mixers and blenders have a continuously variable speed control using a triac. Older light dimmers use the same circuit though they work poorly with low energy CCFL and LED bulbs
 
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===Safety===
===Safety===
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[[file:TriacDimmer.png|thumb|right|A basic triac dimmer circuit.]]
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==LED dimmer switches==


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Revision as of 22:20, 4 January 2024

Motor controllers and dimmers are commonly built around a simple circuit. Sometimes, this can fail, but may well be repairable.

Summary

Many household appliances such as vacuum cleaners and kitchen mixers and blenders have a continuously variable speed control using a triac. Older light dimmers use the same circuit though they work poorly with low energy CCFL and LED bulbs

Safety

Warning03.png
As with all mains-operated devices, an understanding of electrical safety is essential for any dissasembly or repair.


Mode of Operation

A basic triac dimmer circuit.

LED dimmer switches

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