| :i have a question about replacing resistors, all the resistors i have have a final gold band which indicates +/- 5%. is it acceptable to replace resistors in my radio which have no final band (+/- 20%) or a silver final band (+/- 10%) with these gold band resistors? as long as the other values are the same? someone please help. : :Russell, Yes, the gold band resistors are a tighter tolerance meaning they are closer to the specified resistance and are suitable replacements. As long as you use a replacement resistor of the same resistance value (ohms) and the same or greater power rating (wattage). Also note that the 5% resistors are more expensive than ones of looser tolerance. |
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