[SML] "Dimmer" Is this too good to be true?

[Jeff Forbes]

On Aug 14, 2016, at 12:59 PM, stagecraft-request at theatrical.net wrote:
> 
> Seems legit.  Simple circuit, but it's nicely packaged, and for what you 
> get, the convenience is worth the price.
> 
> -Bryan
> 
> 
> On 8/11/16 2:09 PM, Bill Schaffell via Stagecraft wrote:
>> I need to build some simple inline dimmers for special event use on 
>> some incandescent lights. Is this snake oil? 
>> https://www.amazon.com/Regulator-Thermostat-Governing-Controller-Temperature/dp/B00MKU4W3Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1470949371&sr=8-4&keywords=2000+watt+dimmer
> 

Seems kind of a mouthful to say though.. “Hey, hand me one of those  Yeeco® AC 110V 4000W SCR Voltage Regulator Speed Control Driver Dimming Dimmer Thermostat Governing Speed Controller Temperature Governor Fan Motor speed control thingies”.