I re-read the thread and realized you wanted ON/OFF, try one of the appliance controllers the plugs into a wall plug. Some are all electronic with LCDs others just a motors with wheels running a contact. They are usually good for a lot of amps and real cheap at Christmas time at ACE Hardware. I guess people buy them to turn tree lights on and off. They are usually about $10? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Hagen" To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [PIC] crockpot control? > Forget the PIC, use a $5 wall light dimmer? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Park" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 12:22 AM > Subject: [PIC] crockpot control? > > >> What's a good way for a PIC to control (on/off) a crockpot? (120 VAC, a >> couple hundred watts.) >> "Good" in this case means simple, cheap, and most importantly, safe. I'm >> a >> bit scared of high voltage, and I consider anything over 5V high :) I'd >> just go with a relay, but I expect there'll be arcing when the contacts >> close and that makes me nervous. Better ideas? >> >> >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> >> > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist