In Reply to: RE: I am shocked! posted by Jim McShane on July 22, 2012 at 11:26:39:
What about those who advocate using a 1/2 watt or even a 1/4 watt resistor? They contend that it would serve as a "fuse" and open if the tube began drawing excessive current. Is there a negative to using a lower wattage, other than the possibility of occasionally replacing a resistor?
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