Dave Bell > wrote:

>Phluge wrote:

>> Adding a temp control to the wire would require a temp sensor probe going
>> into the area that heats the yogurt. That would not be so practical --
>> however you could splice in a heavy duty dimmer switch

>> Don't use a dimmer
>> that is only for lights, as that would be too small current -- one for a
>> fan (motor) would be OK for something that only warms to 130°.
>> pflu

>I definitely do not recommend using a fan speed control. They're
>designed for inductive loads, and are at least overkill, and may not
>work right at all. Almost any lamp dimmer is rated for more than the 100
>Watts *max* a yogurt maker might run...

I agree with Dave. The fixed heating element in a yogurt
maker is a resistive load, more or less like an incandescent
bulb. A light dimmer should work fine.

Steve