[sdiy] Stupid resistor tricks?

[John L Marshall]

Your thinking is correct. However, 1k is within 20% of 1.2k and that may be close enough.

Two equal 1/4 watts in parallel will substitute for a 1/2 watt. Obviously double value. But be certain that you really need a 1/2 watt resistor.




Take care,
John
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  From: Bobinvertedsdiy at aol.com 
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  Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 9:02 AM
  Subject: [sdiy] Stupid resistor tricks?


  Mail order is my only real option for parts. I often find myself wanting to experiment, but not having the right stuff on hand. I'm wondering if I need, for example, a 1.2k 1watt resistor could I get by with a 1k 1watt and a 200 ohm 1/4watt resistor in series? Also would two 1/4 watt resistors in parallel  be an appropriate substitue for a 1/2 watt resistor? Works in my brain, real life is probably a different story! :( 
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