500W PA amplifier with Limiter

today i changed the resistors to 5w 3.3k. but with 53vdc it is normal hot. for the 80vdc its getting very hot. i cant understand why is this getting hot.

i checked the volatges across the zeners it shows 15.2,15.1vdc.
22ohm resistor across shows .65v.
dc offset is .90v.
i am getting very angry for this problem.
 
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today i changed the resistors to 5w 3.3k. but with 53vdc it is normal hot. for the 80vdc its getting very hot. i cant understand why is this getting hot.

i checked the volatges across the zeners it shows 15.2,15.1vdc.
22ohm resistor across shows .65v.
dc offset is .90v.
i am getting very angry for this problem.

There is no problem, disipation is normal P=U2/R, with increase voltageX2 you have increase power(disiparion)X4.
Voltage on resistor is 80V-15V (on zener)=65V, P=(65X65)/3300 = 1,28W and resistor getting hot.
 
can you give me the foil pattern of the xlr input circuit?


thanks,
joel

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5W wire-wound sandblock resistors can withstand temperatures over 100°C. Let's say the 'normal' working temperature would be around 70-80°C . What does hot mean? Your body temperature is around 36°C which means, a 5W resistor under normal working condition should be hot. Little philosophy here. If you have a lab thermometer simply attach the probe and do a measurement 😉 If you don't have one, I recommend you to buy one. It's simply a must and for every electronic hobbyist.

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