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If you want the lamp to light to full brightness, yes it will.mossy said:will it actually need the full 240volts to light the 60w lamp??
Then it is anadequate for the job. You need a better relay.my relay is only rated ro 125volts.
A 60 watt lamp will take 0.25amp from a 240volt supply. But at switch-on there will be a surge which could be as much as 1 amp.what current will the bulb need to turn on??
I dont know the voltage rating of Veroboard, but I would be very reluctant to put mains voltage on to it.not so sure what kinda circuit board to use, would veroboard do the job??
JimB said:A 60 watt lamp will take 0.25amp from a 240volt supply. But at switch-on there will be a surge which could be as much as 1 amp.
I dont know the voltage rating of Veroboard, but I would be very reluctant to put mains voltage on to it.
Better to use mains wire direct to the relay.
mossy said:So if i get a relay to switch 240 volts @ 2amps will i need any other components between the lamp and the mains??