 Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:18 am Post subject: Re: potentiometer / rheostat questions |
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You may have heard about rheostats but that is NOT the only needed device for application. What you need is a proper dimmer that can handle the current draw &/or wattage(10 watts in this case). Since you don't know what an OHM is, it is best left to an electrician or someone who is familiar-- just like it was suggested. |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| My suggestion:
Call an electrician. |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject: potentiometer / rheostat questions |
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| Hello,
I have some 12 volt DC "rope lights" I am putting in my motor home. I am trying to find multiple dimmers to use for that. \I am looking at Rheostats for this. I need something that will handle 10 Watt. The question is-- how many ohm would I need (whatever an Ohm is) I need about 10 of these and I am just trying to find an economical way of doing it. Thanks for any help |
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