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- Jan 1, 1970
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I want to shorten my christmas light string. The string is a standard
US mini-light string of 50 lights. Each light uses 2.4-2.5V. The
string runs off of a standard 125V AC plug. It is wired in series. I
want to replace some of the bulbs with resistors. I found that a 50
Ohm wirewound power resistor will equal about 3.5 bulbs. The wattage
rating on the resistor is 10V. Does each resistor Volt rating need to
be equal to the 125V from the outlet, or just the bulbs it is
replacing (in this case 7.5V)?
thanks so much,
Jacques
US mini-light string of 50 lights. Each light uses 2.4-2.5V. The
string runs off of a standard 125V AC plug. It is wired in series. I
want to replace some of the bulbs with resistors. I found that a 50
Ohm wirewound power resistor will equal about 3.5 bulbs. The wattage
rating on the resistor is 10V. Does each resistor Volt rating need to
be equal to the 125V from the outlet, or just the bulbs it is
replacing (in this case 7.5V)?
thanks so much,
Jacques