G4 LED tail install

[KMeloney]

this may sound like a NOOB question... but like a diode, are the resistors unidirectional?? Or can they be put in any way youd like??

I'd like to know the answer to this, too.

The 6 ohm resisters I got don't appear to be directional (if I recall correctly, they're identical at each end), but I'd still like to hear if there's anything more to it.

 

[OklabyGodhoma]

Resistors do NOT have polarity so either end can be attached. Only Diodes and some capacitors have polarity and must be hooked up only one way to allow current to flow. Hence why when plugging in some LED's (Light Emitting DIODES) if they don't light turn them around and they will.

Another hint....to lessen heat get a higher wattage rated resistor. They make 6 ohm resistors in 1/4, 1/2, 1, 5, 10, & 25 watt rattings. For your use I would suggest 1 or 5 watt rating.

 

[KMeloney]

Resistors do NOT have polarity so either end can be attached. Only Diodes and some capacitors have polarity and must be hooked up only one way to allow current to flow. Hence why when plugging in some LED's (Light Emitting DIODES) if they don't light turn them around and they will.

Another hint....to lessen heat get a higher wattage rated resistor. They make 6 ohm resistors in 1/4, 1/2, 1, 5, 10, & 25 watt rattings. For your use I would suggest 1 or 5 watt rating.

Thanks for the info. Great stuff.