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[[Image:AC Dimmer v1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|AC Dimmer v1, does not work]] | [[Image:AC Dimmer v1.jpg|300px|thumb|right|AC Dimmer v1, does not work]] | ||
This circuit has been designed for incandescent bulbs, unfortunately | This circuit has been designed for incandescent light bulbs, unfortunately generic ones are now obsolete and are in the process of being outlawed - however it should be possible to obtain specialist and decorative styles for the foreseeable future. It would also work on a custom array of LEDs powered directly from mains (but probably not an LED bulb). Regular compact fluorescent lamps are unsuitable, however dimmable CFLs may or may not be. | ||
There are also potential non-lighting applications. For example, to add rudimentary temperature control to a soldering iron. | There are also potential non-lighting applications. For example, to add rudimentary temperature control to a soldering iron. | ||
