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 Return to top of page · Post #: 31 · Written at 10:56:55 PM on 25 May 2014.
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 Location: Newcastle, NSW
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Yes it works, but is in a real mess underneath as I put together 6 resistors to make the needed values. I thought of putting only three would clean it up bit and look better being attached to the side of the chassis.

At this stage it is not urgent as I have other things to sort out including restoring the cabinet.

For me this is a test run project and so far I am amazed how well it has been going for me Smile Not breaking anything lol


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 32 · Written at 11:15:08 PM on 25 May 2014.
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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Yes, using just 3 power resistors is a neater solution, but you probably can get away with a smaller wattage rating and thus a slightly smaller package.

Seeing as you have it operational, you can measure the current going through that line of resistors and compute the power requirement by squaring the current (in Amps) and multiplying that by each resistance value (in Ohms) required to arrive at watts.

In doing that, be careful not to come into contact with the voltage on that string of resistors.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 33 · Written at 1:18:25 PM on 26 May 2014.
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 Location: Newcastle, NSW
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Yes that is true, But I cannot seem to find the exact values in lower wattage.

Thanks for that, I will do what you suggested Smile


 
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