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470k pots Vs 500k

Started by peps1, March 22, 2010, 03:33:34 AM

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peps1

Out of 500k LOG pots, is it going to make much difference using a 470k? or would I be better off using a 1M LOG bridged with a resistor? 

(its a MXR Noise Gate)

Thomeeque

Quote from: peps1 on March 22, 2010, 03:33:34 AM
Out of 500k LOG pots, is it going to make much difference using a 470k? or would I be better off using a 1M LOG bridged with a resistor? 

(its a MXR Noise Gate)

No, standard pot's value is very casual - tolerance is around +/- 20% (so the real resistance of 500k pot can be anywhere between 400k to 600k), 470k is practically the same thing.. If there was need for precise value (above standard) in the circuit, it would be noted somewhere around.

T.
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Thomeeque

You're welcome, good luck! :) T.
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