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<P><FONT SIZE=2>I think solid state relays are instantaneous. I've used them for incandescent lights with no problem. I'm not sure how they would work for other devices though.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>However, depending on the bulb you use, there may be a delay between the time the relay is turned on and the time the bulb is at full power.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>John Speth</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>> I am building a light controller that responds to an audio </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> input. I have</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> figured out how I will do the audio signal to logic part of </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> the circuit.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> Question... how do I turn on/off the 120 AC for the lights. I </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> thought of</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> using relays, but this will produce a slight lag between </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> audio beat and</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> light pulse. Of course this lag will be added to the lag of the light</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> powering up. Maybe this lag is insignificant? Does anyone now </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> of a schematic</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> that uses solid state to do this?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> Thanks</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> -Bill</FONT>
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