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IT was pointed out to me in e-mail that using a solid state relay (no mechanical parts) would be simpler and probably more reliable than the relays that I wired up. If you are using a relay then you might want to start there.
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I'd assume that a solid state relay would be using transistors of some sort, as far as I'm aware transistors can't be directly used to switch alternating current.(mains supply)
All I could suggest would be to use the highest quality mechinical relay you can afford, and add some small ceramic (disk) capacitors across the relay contacts to reduce switching noise and arcing.