Correct - you don't want an aluminum-encased resistor on a device intended to standoff high voltage transients. The DougDeals resistor looks like a good deal. On Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 9:55 AM, Doug <doug11642@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi John; Try this company and VARISTOR-- Mouser Electronics > > http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/KOA-Speer/NVD10UCD1800/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMuQmL5N8IqpX60p22ayIdHXFuxHkI%252bpoGQ%3d > Also, and I cannot qualify this, but I read somewhere that the aluminum > encased Res. were not suitable for TF use. > Try this site for Res. > http://www.dougdeals.com/p-2471-2pcs-100-watt-875-ohm-vitreous-enamel-resistor-100w-nr.aspx > Doug > > > On 9/12/2015 12:01 AM, John Cooper wrote: > >> My terry filter uses Dale HL-100-06Z 1k ohm 100w 5% resistors (2) one on >> each leg. Ive been searching ebay for more and they run $10+shipping and >> only a couple NOS can be found. How much can the resistance value vary and >> still work if I stay at 100W? >> >> >> >> Also I found these cheap (half price) on ebay from China they are rated >> for 1k ohm and 100w 5%. They are small only 3 inches long compared to the >> above 6.5 inches but they covered in an aluminum heatsink. I see no reason >> why they wouldn’t work but figured I better ask here first. >> >> >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PCS-High-Power-1000-Ohm-1K-100W-Watt-Aluminum-Shell-Case-Wirewound-Resistor-5-/141509835156?hash=item20f2a4b994 >> >> Nothing is wrong with my filter just trying to source more parts to build >> more in the future. >> >> >> John Cooper >> _______________________________________________ >> Tesla mailing list >> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx >> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla >> > > _______________________________________________ > Tesla mailing list > Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx > http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla > _______________________________________________ Tesla mailing list Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla