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From: barrie@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Barrie Egerton)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: What is a triac
Message-ID: <1991Jun9.232043.24284@metro.ucc.su.OZ.AU>
Date: 9 Jun 91 23:20:43 GMT
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Don't use a triac device (see previous postings).

A Variac is a single coil variable "transformer" and NOT isolated from the
main s supply - I suggest that you don't use one of those either.

WAIT until you get to England and go to any of the hobbiest electronic shops
in Edgware Road (take the Underground {subway} to "Edgware Road" station and
walk north (away from Marble Arch) or get a taxi to "Paddington Green Police
Station" - just around the corner).  Henry's Radio should be able to supply a
step-down transformer but there are lots of other shops worth a visit.  You
can buy anything electronic in that area.  Nearest cross-street is Church
Street.


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