So let's say I want to keep some transistors on hand

[zeno]

Originally Posted by TinCanAlley

Is there a brand of resistors recommended for replacements? I've run across a couple of them that aren't listed in the SM. They're noted in the pics and have an arrow pointed to them, but are not on the resistor list. I'm going to be doing some testing of them and figured I'd better get ready for replacements. I found many OEM Zenith ones online, but there are a number of them I can't find. So if I have to order from Mouser or such, which brand is recommended be those here?

An example of one I can't find is noted in Photofacts as R202 and noted on the schematics as just a 33K resistor and not on the parts list in the back of the SM. I found it on the underside and matched up the color bands, so I know it's a 33K 10% and is the only one. Being the only one I can't get the Zenith part number from another on the list.

Thanks

Photofact doesnt list common carbon resistors. You may be able to
find an old resistor kit or someones old resistor box. For new ones
just use the newer flameproof ones. Smaller & more reliable.
Only other caution on resistors is DO NOT replace carbons with
wire wounds. You are putting a coil in the circuit & it can
really throw off some circuits.

73 Zeno

[TinCanAlley]

Originally Posted by zeno

Photofact doesnt list common carbon resistors. You may be able to
find an old resistor kit or someones old resistor box. For new ones
just use the newer flameproof ones. Smaller & more reliable.
Only other caution on resistors is DO NOT replace carbons with
wire wounds. You are putting a coil in the circuit & it can
really throw off some circuits.

73 Zeno

I've been looking at metal film. Are these okay? They're film and not wire wound.

If I can find the values by the stripes, how do I figure out the wattage? I figure I'll play it safe and get 1w for all unknown. I figured that the wattage was like the voltage on caps. You can go up, but not down. I also ordered all 5% as I figured it would vary less than a 10% and this wouldn't affect the circuit.

[WISCOJIM]

Originally Posted by zeno

Photofact doesnt list common carbon resistors.

Really? I sure see a lot of them listed. In fact, I don't see any where they are not listed in the Photofacts currently sitting on my desk.

[WISCOJIM]

Originally Posted by WISCOJIM

Really? I sure see a lot of them listed. In fact, I don't see any where they are not listed in the Photofacts currently sitting on my desk.

Per my immediately prior post, I see that at some point Sam's started listing only the "Power & Special" resistors. That's quite a change from the earlier Photofacts where they even listed the color-code for each resistor. (sample below)