[Boatanchors] Carbon Comp Resistors: The Darkness Gathers?

[rls19]

It’s good to remember that the change in value is a continuing process. 20% off today may continue on to be even further off in the not so distant future.

73,
Bob AD3K


> On Jul 5, 2018, at 1:45 PM, Donald Chester <k4kyv at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I wouldn't recommend throwing them out just because they are off-value by only 5-10%.  In most applications, even 20% or more won't affect circuit performance.  That's why they originally sold resistors at up to 20% tolerance.  ...