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larry@gator.use.com (Larry Snyder) writes:
> We have a large 10 foot tree -- and there are 2800 lights
> using about 2.2 kilowatts.  What can I use as a dimmer for
> the lights?  Most dimmers are rated at 500 watts -- what
> (and how much) are dimmers (and Home Depot doesn't stock
> anything larger) that handle larger loads?
> 
> 
> -- 
> Larry Snyder                                    internet: larry@gator.use.com
> keeper of the Gator                                   uucp: uunet!gator!larry

You may need to go to a wire wound rheostat.  Try contacting an electronics
store.  

As an alternative, try splitting the strands into groups that each would
satisfy the need to be less then 500 watts, then get a dimmer for each
strand.

Ben
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