Re: Fusible Resistors


"Thomas Arundel" <tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> We got a call from a customer the other day who asked if we would put
> together some Fusible resistor sets for (TV) repair shops.
>
> We're a component supplier that specialises in selling sets of components
> e.g. resistors, capacitors, SMDS etc, the idea being that it a much easier
> way to stock the bench-top. From what he was saying, a kit of fusible
> resistors might go down quite well, especially because apparently minimum
> order quantities make these components expensive (at least in the UK)
>
> I wondered if you guys might have any thoughts about which values /
wattages
> / packages are most commonly required when repairing equipment, and what
> characteristics (if any) we should pay special attention to. I noticed
that
> some suppliers offer these upto 10k - surely they're most useful in lower
> voltages. Do values adhere to any particular E-series?
>
> We were proposing to put together a set to sell for around £10 / $18 with
as
> wide a range of values as possible...
>
> Thanks, Tom.
>
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>

That would be easier than re-using fusible resistors, or at least
silk screen marked safety resistors, from soon to be scrapped boards.

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