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What Triac and DIAC to use in a 1000W Dimmer Circuit

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Guido

Jan 1, 1970
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I have a bunch of bad Incandescent Light Dimmers. I am relatively sure
that
the solid satte devices inside are bad, passive components look
good physically. Since these are 1000W units and we use them as a
cheap way to control Stage Lighting in a much under-funded Theatre in
Mexico
It would be nice ot be able to repair them and not have to pay $30 each
for new ones. The TRIACS always have OEM numbers on them and the DIACS
have no markings.
Can anyone tell me a generic NTE, TCG, ECG etc or Mfrs part number to
use.
One unit I have open now has Motorola TO-220 TRIAC marked 130-068
Anyone have cross reference list
Thanks, Guido
 
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Homer J Simpson

Jan 1, 1970
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Guido said:
I have a bunch of bad Incandescent Light Dimmers. I am relatively sure
that
the solid satte devices inside are bad, passive components look
good physically. Since these are 1000W units and we use them as a
cheap way to control Stage Lighting in a much under-funded Theatre in
Mexico
It would be nice ot be able to repair them and not have to pay $30 each
for new ones. The TRIACS always have OEM numbers on them and the DIACS
have no markings.
Can anyone tell me a generic NTE, TCG, ECG etc or Mfrs part number to
use.
One unit I have open now has Motorola TO-220 TRIAC marked 130-068

Use the biggest amp 200 volt TO-220 package you can easily find. 99% of the
time it'll work fine. For a diac, use any standard off the shelf part. These
things are as critical as a 60W light bulb - not at all.










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