Re: EOL's

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Al Colombo wrote:
> No Robert, the tolerance of a resistor applies to the percentage that
> it may deviate from it's rating.  And then all the other issues I
> mentioned can apply.  Carbon will change over time, especially when
> subjected to heat and humidity.  The tolerance applies to the
> percentage of deviation from the value shown on the resistor. You know
> what I meant.


I think Robert's actually right on this one.  It's what they taught me
in my electronics class as well.  I Googled some links for you to check
out.  There's lots more out there.


http://mhuss.com/Resistors/
http://www.doctronics.co.uk/resistor.htm#colour
http://www.interq.or.jp/japan/se-inoue/e_resistor.htm


Robert's an interesting individual and that's probably not saying enough
for some folks.  I'm of the opinion that he's here for "kicks and
giggles" just like the rest of us.  The only difference is his "version"
of it frequently involves blatant advertising of his services (where he
frequently misrepresents himself), attacks on anyone that objects to his
obnoxious behaviour (and this runs the gamut from subtle innuendo,
twisting facts, to outright lies) and (lately) posting huge "PR"
statements in an effort to achieve (so he says) "better search engine
positioning".  Most of us have seen him in action.  Norm Mugford had the
misfortune of meeting him at an ISC show.  Robert's never been back to
another since then (I wonder why).

Robert's obviously had some installation experience.  He was licensed in
CT for a number of years.  These don't correlate to his stated
"experience in the trade", however.  He has posted some meaningful
comment but even that is interspersed with direct attacks on other
participants in the group (even after long absences during which a
measure of calm and order is restored).  His "true colours" come to the
fore though whenever someone has the temerity to post information about
him that's the least bit uncomplimentary.  Knowing his penchant for
lying, I believe your version of the story, Al.

Welcome to the "IB".  :-)

Frank Olson
http://www.yoursecuritysource.com