Rheostats Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in Uk
Product Code : DS-LE-10890
Quick Answer: The Rheostats are open slide wire rheostats rated at 5 Ohm, 3A, with copper nickel wire and a sliding contact of copper graphite.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Open slide wire type
Rated 5 Ohm, 3A
Resistance tolerance ±10%
Copper nickel wire, oxidised for insulation
Sliding contact of copper graphite
Small and light
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Type
Open slide wire
Rated range
5 Ohm, 3A
Resistance tolerance
±10%
Earthing resistance
Below 0.1Ohm
Max. working voltage
380VAC, 400VDC
About This Product
The Rheostats are used to vary the resistance in a circuit and so control the current. Moving the sliding contact along the oxidised wire changes the length of wire in use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the rating of the Rheostats? They are rated at 5 Ohm, 3A, with a resistance tolerance of ±10% and a maximum working voltage of 380VAC or 400VDC.