Dummy Load

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    crunchy

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    Hi all i am in the proces of trying to make a 100 watt 8 ohm dummy load i have noticed that RS sell 100 watt wire wound resistors for £5 but being a novice to this I am not shure how 8ohms reads...?
    is it R8 or 8R...? i do not understand the R thing i feel shure it would work better if they just stated how many ohms they are...

    Thanks again for all your help

    Dek ...:p
     
    crunchy, Oct 22, 2003
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    Paul Ranson

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    It should be 0R8 for 0.8 Ohms and 8R for 8 Ohms.

    Paul
     
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    thankyou

    Cheers paul,
    I now know what to order
     
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    Is it safe to use a pair of resistors like this instead of the speakers?

    For breaking in the cables and components, for example?
     
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    themadhippy seen it done it smokin it

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    yep as long as the restitance is correct for the amp and the power ratings enough
     
    themadhippy, Oct 24, 2003
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