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Bottlehead Kits => Crack => Topic started by: Swollazn on August 30, 2022, 12:45:29 PM

Title: How to replace pin on resistor
Post by: Swollazn on August 30, 2022, 12:45:29 PM: One of my pins broke off the big 10w 3k resistor. I tried to solder it back on but that wouldn't work.

Anyone have any ideas how to fix this
Title: Re: How to replace pin on resistor
Post by: Swollazn on August 30, 2022, 12:57:21 PM: 3K ohm 3KRÎ©J 10 watt Axial Ceramic Cement Power Resistor 10W

Can i purchase this off amazon and achieve the same thing?
Title: Re: How to replace pin on resistor
Post by: Thermioniclife on August 30, 2022, 01:32:07 PM: If it is broken off at the body of the resistor you are S.O.L. contact Eileen at Bottlehead for a replacement or order one from a supplier like Mouser. but you will probably save money by ordering from Bottlehead.
Title: Re: How to replace pin on resistor
Post by: Swollazn on August 30, 2022, 05:05:45 PM: I ordered a replacement from amazon, it should be the same (ceramic resistor with same specs). But I emailed them just in case if that would work.
Title: Re: How to replace pin on resistor
Post by: Paul Birkeland on August 31, 2022, 04:35:11 AM: If it's a 10W 3K resistor and it fits in the space provided, it will likely work just fine.