Re: dumping a lot of heat

On Sat, 7 Dec 2024 17:24:49 -0000 (UTC), Hul Tytus <ht@panix.com>
wrote:

  I have used some 2 watt resistors that showed about 600 degf by
iron/constantan but a red glow within could be seen by eye. Well above
stated limits of 2 watts. Can't remember the name they went by
but they were'nt wound types.
  The aluminum housed resisters are handy. 50 watt types have
done much duty here.
 
Hul

I had a case where there was a powerup surge, and it destroyed the big
Mil-type alum case resistors. They generally opened and shorted to the
case.

The Welwyn thick-film porcelain-on-steel things worked great, bolted
to the chassis.