On Mon, 18 Feb 2002, Michael Rigby-Jones wrote:

> But if we are going complex, how about a bridge rectifier in series with the
> lamp, and a FET or bipolar on the output of the bridge rectifier.

Interesting point -- I could then use a MOSFET and PWM to start the lights
soft, then cut 'em back to a soft glow late at night.  Now I realize how
little I know about light bulbs -- these are the little 8W wedge-base
landscape light bulbs intended for 12V operation.  Is there any problem
using DC instead of AC, and will running them on a low brightness with PWM
shorten their life, I wonder?

Dale

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