How many W is this resistor?

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- barabbadruso
  
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12 years ago

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 6:45 AM

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Thank you

PS: the ruler is in cm

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- spamtrap1888
  
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12 years ago

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 8:50 AM

I'm going to say 1 W. Others are 1/8 and 1/4.

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- larry moe 'n curly
  
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12 years ago

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 8:52 AM

This diagram:

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says a 14mm long x 6mm diameter resistor is 2W, but that seems too high, and I think it's 1W. However I'm no expert.

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- Phil Allison
  
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12 years ago

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 11:22 AM

** 1 watt, carbon film.

The 1 watt rating is based on a cool, free air environment.

Pure fantasy.

.... Phil

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