I prefer the PNP power transistor fix.
I use a 1 ohm 1 watt current sense/bias resistor.

Patrick J wrote:

> You can parallel them. Use a small resistor (like 0.33 ohm) in series with
> each of them so they deliver half the current each.
> I have a design here somewhere that use 10x 7824 in parallel...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> I was wondering is is possible to parallel 2 of them together to double the
> current out or do I have to usetransistors to increase current?
> Thanks
> Jim
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