Rheostat 55 ohm 2.3 amp wound on porcelain                                                                                For use as series resistors or potentiometers. Open type slide wire type with a variety of resistance and current carrying capacity. Oxidised Constantan wire is wound on pipe to give perfect insulation. Three 4 mm socket terminals are provided. Supports are made of ABS moulded. Diameter 44 mm. For use as series resistors or potentiometers. Open type slide wire type with a variety of resistance and current carrying capacity. Oxidised Constantan wire is wound on pipe to give perfect insulation. Three 4 mm socket terminals are provided. Supports are made of ABS moulded. Diameter 43 mm.

Length: 300 mm, Resistance: 55 ohms, 2.3 Amps.
Slide rheostats are also available and often used for education and in laboratory environments. Linear or slide types are constructed of resistive wire wound on an insulating cylinder. A sliding contact is used to increase or decrease the resistance.
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