MOC3041 to an element heater ?

[zika1212]

How can i connect MOC3041 to 220 V, AC element heater ?? do i need any extra parts ?? (circuit diagram if available)

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

How can i connect MOC3041 to 220 V, AC element heater ?? do i need any extra parts ?? (circuit diagram if available)

You need a triac, check the datasheeet, it will give an example circuit!.

 

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Basically this is what you need.
I just drew this circuit for illustration purposes.