Used to be we had all the moto databooks laying around with good app notes, and now due to the web...the library is gone. Oh well I remember years ago driving an MOC3011 type to drive a TRIAC, but whats the best device for a 10A load (ok...really 8A) 120VAC, inductive, as in motors.... This kinda relates back to the SS relay thread, but SS relays are way expensive, so figure...roll my own for this lil project. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.