Potentiometer values and ratings

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The discussion revolves around the replacement of a potentiometer and the confusion regarding its values and the presence of a parallel resistor. Participants seek clarification on the meaning of the potentiometer's specifications, including the significance of the L0.5 rating and the color codes of the resistor. There is speculation that the parallel resistor may have been added due to unavailability of a potentiometer with the desired value. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these components for proper functionality. Ultimately, the need for accurate identification of the resistor's color bands is highlighted to ensure correct replacement.
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Hello everyone. I need to replace this potentiometer. I an not sure how to comprehend these values. Also, I don't understand why there is a resistor in parallel. What is the wattage rating and is it possible to get a potentiometer that can operate correctly without that resistor?
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200 ohms 5% Not sure what the L0.5 means.
http://www.widap.ch/fileadmin/pdf/Dokumentation_aktuell_2014/Englisch/Register_10/10_1_10-12_e_Single_turn_precision_wire-wound_potentiometers_714.pdf

The resistor doesn't make sense if its red brown brown black black (brown or gold?)
If its brown black black brown gold red then it could be 100 X 10 5% 50ppm/K

http://www.1728.org/resisclr.htm

Can you tell us what the colors actually are?

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yeah its a 6 band metal film resistor

655piano said:
Also, I don't understand why there is a resistor in parallel.

They obviously didn't have access to a pot of the correct value, or there wasn't one manufactured for the value they wanted
that they made their own oneDave
 
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