[TCML] can I use a dimmer switch to control my coil?

[James Hutton <b-u-r-t-o-n-boy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

hello.ive been watching videos of people who have made really nice tesla coils... and every one uses a variac to control the power put into the coil.WHY? they are so expensive, and to big for the contol box i want to use. Cant you just use a dimmer switch with a variable resistor, or a potentiometer?I have tons of those at home.thanks 		 	   		  _______________________________________________
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