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Cutting resistor legs

Eathrin · 2011-11-01 12:12:35

Sorry probably a silly question but can resistors' legs be cut without actually changing the resistance? Also would I be right in assuming the gold/silver band is the positive? Thanks

01-11-2011 12:12pm

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Eathrin

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Sorry probably a silly question but can resistors' legs be cut without actually changing the resistance?

Also would I be right in assuming the gold/silver band is the positive?

Thanks

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#2 01-11-2011 12:37pm

DublinDilbert

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Yep legs can be trimmed as long as you have enough still to connect on to.

The gold / silver is the tolerance on the resistance (10% & 5%). there is no polarity on a resistor.

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#3 01-11-2011 1:11pm

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Its better to cut the legs after you solder them id say, it helps trim them to the perfect length, they are easier to fit, and can help to reduce the heat into the components during soldering, and cool them quicker afterwards. Depends on the scenario though, this would be for soldering onto a board.

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