why use a resistor on a 3PDT switch?

[carboncomp]

I see some people use a resister to link the input/output poles on 3PDT switch, rather then just a jumper......why? 

[phector2004]

Is it a 0Ω resistor?

If it has one black stripe, it's just a wire in a resistor package.

[carboncomp]

  you can get  0Ω resistor? 

Yes they have a black line........ what is the use of a wire in a resistor package.....I must be missing something!

so this is a 0v PSU

[theundeadelvis]

0 ohm resistors can be placed by machines. If you have a manufacturing machine that places resistors, a 0 ohm jumper would also be able to be placed by the machine, whereas a wire/jumper may not. Some people use them in their pedals, because they like the way they look. No functional difference (that I'm aware of).

[fuzzy645]

I see some people use a resister to link the input/output poles on 3PDT switch, rather then just a jumper......why? 

Because it gives pedal buildes an opportunity to market it as a rare NOS zero ohm resistor with magical tonal properties.

[LucifersTrip]

and you can blow a penny
http://www.taydaelectronics.com/servlet/the-2007/Resistor-0-OHM-OHMS/Detail

[ayayay!]

I use them on all my builds.  It's very practical.  That way I have an insulated piece of material that doesn't touch the center lug.    Saves time is all, for me. 

[nexekho]

From Wikipedia:

[egasimus]

I wonder, would using a 1 or 2 ohm resistor do any harm?

[MikeH]

I wonder, would using a 1 or 2 ohm resistor do any harm?

Harm = signal loss?  Technically, yes.  Realistically, no.  Unless you have bionic ears.

[Perrow]

I say the big question is if you should pay the premium and go for a 1% resistor or save some money and use a 10% one?