[Amps] Grid fuses (was: Life and gain of 3-500Z)

[R L Measures]

On Jul 21, 2006, at 3:08 AM, Peter Chadwick wrote:

> Another point to remember about using resistors as fuses is that  
> unless the manufacturer guarantees the fusing current, time and  
> prospective fault voltage, you haven't a clue if the results are  
> repeatable from batch to batch - or even from resistor to resistor.  
> A change in manufacturing process (or factory) can mean totally  
> different results.
> And if you test the part for fusing capability, you can't use it  
> afterwards!

Which is why I test the resistors myself.

> 73
> Peter G3RZP
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