Under-specked is one matter, but I'd be more worried about over-striped.. or
is that a hearse of a different color?

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WB
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"Lord Valve" wrote in message
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1) Under-specked. Runs too hot for the application.
Good idea in this case.

2) (Most common reason) Something else failed
and pulled excessive current through the resistor.
If you replace just the resistor, and use a higher
wattage part, you might cook other (more expensive)
stuff.

Lord Valve
American - so far