> On Oct 26, 2015, at 9:43 AM, Toby Thain <[email protected]> wrote:
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> On 2015-10-26 1:02 AM, Brian Archer wrote:
>> Even a 10W resistor will get really hot. I embed two 5W resistors into a
>> pentium class CPU cooler for a good compromise on space/thermal concerns.
My favorite low tech dummy load is the one my father came up with: a couple of
resistors (carbon composite is best, carbon film or metal film will do), 1-2
watt size, in a jar filled with water. Works just fine for 100 watts or so,
and is useable not just for power supplies but for HF transmitter testing.
paul
