Russ, Quality solid state AC relays may be obtained at reasonable prices from:
Digikey (www.digikey.com) Mouser (www.mouser.com)Be careful though - some of them may be thyristor (half wave) output rather than Triac (full wave) output.
I'd be happy to assist in selecting a suitable component if it would help. Martin(for whom building hardware is yet another activity to occupy his Copious Free Time.)
