From: peter2@hipson.net   
      
   On Thu, 18 Oct 2007 23:02:34 GMT, "Farticus"    
   wrote:   
      
   >I need to control two 120VAC/5A heating elements off a 240VAC supply.   
      
      
   That won't last long, will it?   
      
   >The elements can be   
   >unplugged so that only one element might be operated at any one time. Cost   
   >as always is a factor (as is with most customers!).   
      
   With a MTBF on the elements of a few minutes I don't see this as cost   
   efective in any way.   
      
   >   
   >The customer suggested a cooker type infinitely variable simerstat, as this   
   >would be good enough for the type of temp control they require.   
   >The only simerstats available locally are 240V and the manufacturer advises   
      
   Well, since you are using a 240 volt supply, what's the problem? Oh,   
   the elements are going to pop like cheap lightbulbs, but hey, that's   
   life.   
      
   >that they will not function properly on120V. Then there would be the need   
   >for interface relay/contactor to switch the element etc. etc....   
      
   Why do they say that?   
      
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