[SML] Cheap dimming of a large load

[Jerry Durand]

That sort of thing works just fine for heat.  If you're sneaky you could
sequence the relays so they don't all come on/go off at the same time
and that way spread out the blinking.

The control for that wouldn't be hard at all.

On 02/27/2015 08:25 AM, Michael Sauder via Stagecraft wrote:
> We've been brain storming this morning, trying to think outside the
> box, given the costs... Because we don't need real dimming, per se,
> just attempting to modulate the maximum level and reduce the 36KW
> startup surge, we're looking at trying to use triac relays. We'd cycle
> them all on over a period of a second or two (to reduce the surge),
> then cycle off/on as needed to keep the heat level at the needed
> level. It's hacky, but we *think* it'll work, and could cost under $1k
> for relays, enclosures, breakers, etc. If anyone is interested I'll
> let you know how it turns out.
>
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