5E3 Double Cap voltage question.

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showbander
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Re: 5E3 Double Cap voltage question.

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Concerning this 100r 25 watt resistor at far left of turret board should i use the white ceramic types(which i can only find up to 20 watts) or the chunky metal housing type. Does this make any difference ?

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Re: 5E3 Double Cap voltage question.

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I think you're ok at 20W. At 100R that would support 450mA of current.
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