Andrew, I'm not sure why you don't think a light dimmer will not work along
with a transformer. Our club built several power supplies using just a
transformer and light dimmer and they work beautifully.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew E. Mileski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: [RCSE] foam cutting power source
> > gldrgidr wrote:
> >
> > I've seen posts (here or the e-zone) about using a computer
> > power supply to power battery chargers. Can they also
> > be used as a power source for a foam cutter? With a
> > dimmer switch or one of those attic fan controls, the cutting
> > wire temperature could be varied. The power supply I
> > bought puts out 12v at 10 amps. Is this enough?
>
> A light dimmer will not work, as they only work with AC current
> (a least the common ones you find at the hardware stores do).
>
> You won't damage the supply if you don't exceed its ratings.
>
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> Andrew E. Mileski
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