Re: FC-7 resistor wattage?

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

Loaf citious wrote:
> Well, actually my implication was that
> the EDP I got on the last blow out from
> musicians friend was a rush job (imho) and I wanted to
> start from scratch as far as the resistors go;  worked
> great 89% of the time but, made me mad the very
> first day - right out of the box - edit mode via record.

not likely the resistors were at fault.
...the switches...yes

> 
> So, are saying that it does not really matter?

Yep.
It's a low power circuit, so a low wattage resistor is ok.
It never hurts to use a resistor of higher than specified wattage,
just means the component is bigger and more expensive.

> Which one is better for accuracy?

1% metal film resistors

is the necessary spec for accuracy

> Thanks for you input!

enjoy your loops

a

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> whatever the lowest wattage is, that will do
> 
> 
> If you're really good at destroying resistors (as you imply)
> then it wouldn't hurt to go for higher wattage,
> they'll be more forgiving of bad treatment with the soldering iron.
> 
> andy""