Resistors, Sliding Contact (Rheostat) With Perforated Cover

Heavy pattern, sturdy design, protected by perforated cover and designed to provide extra safety to the user. Other important design changes include spring loaded sliding contacts of solid brass in place of phosphor bronze strip contacts. Wound with heavily oxidized resistance wire on an insulated tube. Fitted with three 4mm socket termils allowing for use as a variable resistor or potentiometer with a single slide operation. Resistance and current rating clearly marked on the slider. Resistance ±10% of the nomil value. Permits continuous use for longer periods without overheating. Pipe diameter available is about 56mm. Available in ranges Length (mm) 250 Current (A) 1.8 Resistance (O) 100.