User Tools
electrical:triac
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
|
electrical:triac [2024/04/05 23:19] frater_secessus [inverter types] |
electrical:triac [2024/06/25 11:10] (current) frater_secessus [appropriate loads] |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
| ===== appropriate loads ===== | ===== appropriate loads ===== | ||
| - | * analog((not digital or electronic)) resistance loads like heating pads, crock pots, hot plates, immersion heaters, rice cookers, //bento// " | + | |
| - | * simple devices with motors like fans, routers, etc. Warning: | + | * simple devices with motors like fans, routers, etc. Warning: |
| Line 51: | Line 51: | ||
| Note from secessus: | Note from secessus: | ||
| - | >> when I ran a measured 928w hotplate at the lowest controller setting the power was ~550w, or about 60% of normal full power | + | >> when I ran a measured 928w hotplate at the lowest controller setting the power was ~550w, or about 60% of normal full power. |
| So until further information is forthcoming **we might ballpark speed controls on PSW reducing power to ~50% of normal and MSW to ~60% of normal**. But another Amazon reviewer((again, | So until further information is forthcoming **we might ballpark speed controls on PSW reducing power to ~50% of normal and MSW to ~60% of normal**. But another Amazon reviewer((again, | ||
| Line 57: | Line 57: | ||
| >> ...there is a hidden adjustment potentiometer inside for minimum power setting. Wall dimmer switches have these as well. I was able to adjust it, but I’m waiting for my tachometer to get it where it needs to be. By the sound of the motor, I can tell it will go down enough. They really should disclose this adjustment in the instructions… Note: The hidden adjustment is soldered onto the top side of the PCB inside but you need to use a small flathead screwdriver to adjust it from the back after removing the back cover. | >> ...there is a hidden adjustment potentiometer inside for minimum power setting. Wall dimmer switches have these as well. I was able to adjust it, but I’m waiting for my tachometer to get it where it needs to be. By the sound of the motor, I can tell it will go down enough. They really should disclose this adjustment in the instructions… Note: The hidden adjustment is soldered onto the top side of the PCB inside but you need to use a small flathead screwdriver to adjust it from the back after removing the back cover. | ||
| - | See [[https:// | + | See [[https:// |
electrical/triac.1712373561.txt.gz · Last modified: 2024/04/05 23:19 by frater_secessus
Page Tools
affilliate disclosure | the RVwiki runs on a virtual server from Phanes
Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under the following license: CC Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International
