> WayneS <om3ti@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Then I don't see why a dimmer should not work. The string probably
> has enough in series to drop 120VAC, and the natural diode
> action means they only use 1/2 of the cycle. the diodes must have
> good reverse voltage breakdown. Peak voltage is 163V. divide by two and
> you get 80 bulbs in series.
>
> The dimmer effect may be a bit non-linear, but should work.
>
>From my memory of dimmer operation they work by chopping out variable amounts
>(in the time domain) of the waveform, so still should work ok with LED lights
>(resistive load). Standard ones don't work well with transformers & motors
>due to the reactive load.
...Wayne
Wayne Harridge
http://lrh.structuregraphs.com
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