Many wirewound resistors do have overload ratings - often around 10x
power for 5 seconds or 5x power for 10 seconds. Almost all "vitreous
enamel" type are rated this way.

Sean


On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 5:15 AM, RussellMc <apptechnz@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I doubt that you could use them at 8* their rating even as a momentary p=
eak current.
>
> For the excessively keen.
> Crack open resistor ceramic outer.
> Extract without damaging the internal wire wound resistor.
> Connect to others as required.
> Immerse in appropriate oil.
> For special values of appropriate.
>
> Report back :-)
>
>
>
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