J Josima New Member Feb 10, 2020 #1 I am trying to make a variable voltage using a triac,diac,vr,and 2resitors,now I do not have a diac what replacement can I use for diac? Thanking you
I am trying to make a variable voltage using a triac,diac,vr,and 2resitors,now I do not have a diac what replacement can I use for diac? Thanking you
MaxHeadRoom78 Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 10, 2020 #2 It is advisable to use the diac shown in most circuits. Max. Last edited: Feb 10, 2020
alec_t Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 10, 2020 #3 Josima said: I do not have a diac what replacement can I use for diac? Click to expand... This article by member Dick Cappels may be of use.
Josima said: I do not have a diac what replacement can I use for diac? Click to expand... This article by member Dick Cappels may be of use.
V Visitor Well-Known Member Feb 10, 2020 #4 Isn't a triac speed controller limited to certain types of motors?
MaxHeadRoom78 Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Feb 10, 2020 #5 Visitor said: Isn't a triac speed controller limited to certain types of motors? Click to expand... Generally, yes, typically used on small AC motors, either shaded pole or PSC (permanent start cap) motors. Usually 1/4HP maximum. But also used in power tools that use a Universal motor. Max. Last edited: Feb 10, 2020
Visitor said: Isn't a triac speed controller limited to certain types of motors? Click to expand... Generally, yes, typically used on small AC motors, either shaded pole or PSC (permanent start cap) motors. Usually 1/4HP maximum. But also used in power tools that use a Universal motor. Max.