I hate 27k resistors.

[Circlotron]

There is something very bad about 27k resistors. 22k ones are fine; 33k is alright, but 27k is yuk! I don't like 18k much either.

 

[AndrewT]

they taste far better in a curry sauce.

But for chili they are better if sauted at 150degC for about an hour.

 

[Steerpike]

Circlotron, you are probably buying northern hemisphere 27k resistors, which is why the won't behave. Sometimes putting them in 'the other way round' helps.

 

[Cobra2]

Circlotron, you are probably buying northern hemisphere 27k resistors, which is why the won't behave. Sometimes putting them in 'the other way round' helps.

****!
Got some "far east" resistors, and have already thrown away half of them...

Arne K

 

[OliverD]

This is because its color code is not pleasant to the eye. And you here what you see.

If you have to use 27k, always use a resistor series with clear text numbers printed on them, not colour codes.

 

[jackinnj]

Oh, boy have I screwed things up using a 22k where a 33k was specified.

At my advanced age I have found that when I take my glasses off I can read the little squiggles on the CMF55 and RN55's a bit better.

Story heard on the radio today -- a gal was arrested for DUI in the Midwest with a BAC about double the legal limit -- she argued with the arresting officer that she was fine driving as she kept one eye closed to avoid seeing double.

I hear that the electrons in Aussie and Kiwi-land resistors go counter-clockwise, much as the water in the poop-shooter down under.

 

[impsick]

This is because its color code is not pleasant to the eye. And you here what you see.

If you have to use 27k, always use a resistor series with clear text numbers printed on them, not colour codes.

LOL

 

[Steerpike]

It's a lovely colour combination!