Why are power resistors so hard to find?

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of finding power resistors, particularly focusing on personal experiences related to ordering them from surplus stores. The conversation also touches on feelings associated with being a "geek" or "nerd" in the context of hobbies and interests.

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  • Some participants express excitement about ordering hard-to-find power resistors from online surplus stores.
  • There is a light-hearted exchange regarding feelings of being a "geek" or "nerd" associated with interests in electronics and reading.
  • One participant shares a personal anecdote about waiting for a microscope adapter, relating it to the shared experience of anticipation.
  • Another participant discusses their enjoyment of reading, specifically mentioning "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawking, and reflects on their self-identity as a nerd.

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The discussion does not present any clear areas of agreement or disagreement, as it primarily consists of personal anecdotes and expressions of shared feelings without contestation.

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Participants express personal feelings and experiences rather than technical or theoretical discussions about power resistors.

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Individuals interested in electronics, personal experiences related to hobbies, or those who identify with being a "geek" or "nerd" may find this discussion relatable.

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[SOLVED] Why me? I'm a geek!

I just ordered two hard-to-find power resistors from an online surplus store. I was very excited about it.

:frown:
 
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rachmaninoff said:
I just ordered two hard-to-find power resistors from an online surplus store. I was very excited about it.

:frown:
:smile: :smile:
 
I don't get it.. why you what?
 
:smile: :smile:
 
It's not nice if you laugh. :frown:
 
rachmaninoff said:
I just ordered two hard-to-find power resistors from an online surplus store. I was very excited about it.

:frown:

I feel that way about books :eek:
 
They are not laughing AT you, they are laughing with err ummm...ok darn it...they are.
Its only because they know the feeling you have. You should of seen how I behaved while waiting for a light blasting adapter for a microscope!
 
rachmaninoff said:
It's not nice if you laugh. :frown:
Not laughing at you, just recognizing that feeling.
 
I've sat down in a fast food restaurant for over an hour working through a math book... twice this week...
 
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I read books a lot. I Love reading them currently I am readin A Brief HIstory of time by Stephen Hawking. BUt i just can't help feel that i am a nerd.
 
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blimkie said:
I read books a lot. I Love reading them currently I am readin A Brief HIstory of time by Stephen Hawking. BUt i just can't help feel that i am a nerd.
Ask someone that knows you very well, that is not related. There inlays the true answer.
 

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