About Potentiometers, Trimmers & Rheostats

Potentiometers, Trimmers & Rheostats

A potentiometer, trimmer, and rheostat are all three types of resistors that are adjustable. They are used to control the electric current by varying the resistance in the circuit. A potentiometer is an adjustable three-terminal resistor with a sliding contact (wiper) that moves across a resistive element to change resistance in a circuit. They are used in audio controls, light dimmers, and other applications that require adjustable resistance in the circuit. A trimmer is a miniature version of a potentiometer, and it’s used to make fine adjustments in electronics circuits. It can be used for voltage and current adjustments, and for tuning circuits for maximum performance. A rheostat is an adjustable two-terminal rotor, and it’s used to control the current in a circuit. It’s often used to control the speed of a motor or other electrical device.

Potentiometers, Trimmers & Rheostats

Potentiometer Tools & Fixings

Potentiometers

Precision Potentiometers

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CMU1031E

Res POT 10K Ohm 2W 1(Elec)/1(Mech)Turn 6.35mm (38.1 X 29.4mm) Solder Lug Panel Mount
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Ohmite

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.5323

Multiples of: 2

CMU2541E

Res POT 250K Ohm 2W 1(Elec)/1(Mech)Turn 6.35mm (38.1 X 29.4mm) Solder Lug Panel Mount
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Ohmite

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.5323

Multiples of: 2

578X1G48S102SA

Precision Potentiometers 1 K Ohm 10% 0.5W Solder Pin
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Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.5479

Multiples of: 25

53C11500

Potentiometers RESISTIVE & OPTICAL
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Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.5778

Multiples of: 5

385500M5694

Res Conductive Plastic POT 5K Ohm 10% 2W 1(Elec)/1(Mech)Turns 6.35mm (36.53 X 27.79 X 36.12mm) Solder Lug Panel Mount
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Honeywell

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.6027

Multiples of: 1

RV4NAYSJ103A

POT 10K OHM 2W CARBON LINEAR
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Precision Electronics

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.6343

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357B2103MAB251S22

10k Ohm 1 Gang Linear Panel Mount Potentiometer None 1.0 Kierros Conductive Plastic 1W Solder Turret
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Vishay

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.6582

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FVR25W-2.5K

Potentiometer: shaft; single turn; 2.5kO; 25W; ±10%; 6mm; wirewound
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SR Passives

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.661

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DOW-101 470R 4W

Potentiometer: shaft; single turn; 470O; 4W; ±5%; 6mm; wirewound
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Telpod

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6 to 16 Weeks

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AUD 34.68

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3548S-1AA-503B

Precision Potentiometers PRECISION POT-78" 22MM DIA 5T WW
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Bourns

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6 to 16 Weeks

January 2027