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Silicon · 22nd Apr 2020, 11:42 pm

Resistors have voltage ratings but some sellers don't mention it.
The smaller ones are only rated for 250V.

The 2W resistors are often 350V or even 500V.

The 2W resistors generally have longer and thicker leadout wires which can make installation easier.

22nd Apr 2020, 11:42 pm	#196
Silicon Nonode Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coulsdon, London, UK. Posts: 2,163	Re: Kolster Brandes 666 Valve radio restoration. Resistors have voltage ratings but some sellers don't mention it. The smaller ones are only rated for 250V. The 2W resistors are often 350V or even 500V. The 2W resistors generally have longer and thicker leadout wires which can make installation easier.