stuee Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 I have a 7 bar ir lamp about 5cm|X30cm unit, its rated at 400w/230v how would be the safest way to connect it to the mains using a plug and a inline switch, also i want it fused too.Thanks Quote
audioguru Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 Hi Stuee,Just hook-up that heat-lamp then stay away from it.It will "cook" you and give a nasty sunburn. Quote
ante Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 You can use a 3A fuse if your socket is unfused. Quote
stuee Posted October 31, 2004 Author Report Posted October 31, 2004 i dont want it for cooking:)I want it for a heater to dry spray paint between coats.is there any way i can put a varible switch for power to it, to its not just off or toast? Quote
ante Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 I should work with a triac circuit to control it I think. Quote
ante Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 Audioguru,BTW. I believe it is UV light not IR that gives you tan?? Quote
audioguru Posted October 31, 2004 Report Posted October 31, 2004 Hi Ante,You are correct, UV gives a tan. But maybe burns you too.The intense heat from a IR lamp definately will burn you, and dry paint too.Yeah, an ordinary light dimmer will control its heat. Quote
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