Yes! Several people have given you examples of how to interpret that five-band resistor with tempco information. Some have given you links to sites with more information.

Here's yet another link:

https://www.hobby-hour.com/electronics/resistorcalculator.php

Yes. I know. I have read them. I visited your link too. Before coming here. You will notice that beneath the table on that link there is the sentence "* 3rd digit only for 5-band resistors". I assumed that meant there would always be a 3rd sig colour on a 5 band. But I now that it is option. I know that because of these interactions here. It isn't made obvious on those links. That's why I came her. Something didn't add up.

 

Here's another exception (Allen-Bradley):

 

It's one of a list of things to check.

It will be unusual that the multiplier will not be a color than can also be a value band, so while it's helpful, it's not definitive.

In general you need to ask whether the colors are consistent with any of a few different interpretations. Usually you can rule all of them out but one. For instance, tolerance bands are chosen from just a few colors and the same with tempcos. Also, most resistors are value from the appropriate set of preferred resistances, so if the bands yield a preferred value, there's a good chance you are reading it correctly, particularly if other interpretations yield nonpreferred values.

Sure. I just revisited the table and I can see it's not that straight forward. Maybe work it out both ways, assuming 2 and 3 sigs possibilities and see what comes out the other end. In my case I am in a situation where I couldn't necessarily believe the meter reading because I suspected damage. But it actually looks like its ok. Just looks a bit battered so I will replace it with a new one.

 

Everyone. I think I have it sussed now thanks to your input. Much appreciate you taking the time.

 

Hello,

This page has a table for an other standard:
http://www.en.wikiaudio.org/Electronic_color_code

The Standard EIA Color Code Table per EIA-RS-279 is as follows:



Bertus

 

Hello,

This page has a table for an other standard:
http://www.en.wikiaudio.org/Electronic_color_code

The Standard EIA Color Code Table per EIA-RS-279 is as follows:

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Bertus

Thanks Bertus. You know, the great thing about standards is that there are so many of them.