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Jeff Layman[_2_]

On 06/04/19 17:28, wrote:
On Saturday, 6 April 2019 16:41:46 UTC+1, Jeff Layman wrote:
That's not too surprising considering that the receiver uses a
relay to switch the lights on. Are relays cheaper than triacs?

I wouldn't think so, but relays don't care about the load (within ratings). Triac circuits are sensitive to LED/CFL types.

I'm not arguing, but how then do Quinetic use their Dimmer receivers to
control the lights - Surely they use a triac? But it's interesting to
note that the Dimmer receivers are rated at only 150w for leds (300w for
other lighting), while the ordinary switches are rated at 1400w.

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Jeff