>
> The book "Lighting control-technology and applications" says in "8.3
> Thyristor And Triac Dimmers, 8.3.1 Introduction" that thyristor pair
> better withstand high currents caused by tungsten lamp failure.

The book is by Robert Simpson "Lighting Control: Technology and
Applications", Focal Press, 2003
http://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Control-Applications-Robert-Simpson/dp/02405=
15668
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