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A TRIAC is a three-terminal semiconductor component that conducts current in both directions when triggered. It is often used to control high-power AC currents, both as a switch and for "dimmers" for controlling lamps or electric engines.

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Light dimmer not working

I made a light dimmer from this circuit below but doesn't seem to work. It seems to work with vloggers online but they are using 220V mains, I'm using 120V. I'm guessing resistors values may be the p …