Rheostat 10 Inches Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
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Product Code : SCL-OS-12289
Quick Answer: The Rheostat 10 Inches is a linear rheostat with a 250 mm (10 inches) ceramic tube wound with oxidised alloy resistance wire. Three 4mm sockets allow use as a rheostat or a potentiometer.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Oxidised alloy resistance wire on a vitrified ceramic core
- 250 mm (10 inches) active tube length
- Metal slider with contact wiper
- Three 4mm sockets for rheostat and potentiometer modes
- Die-cast end supports with insulating feet
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Winding | Oxidised alloy wire on vitrified ceramic core |
| Tube length | 250 mm (10 inches) |
| Slider | Metal, with contact wiper |
| Terminals | Three, 4mm sockets |
| End supports | Die-cast, insulating feet |
About This Product
Connected through two terminals, the rheostat works as a variable resistor to set the current in a circuit; using all three turns it into a potential divider. It is a standard part of Ohm’s law, cell and bridge experiments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Rheostat 10 Inches be used as a potential divider?
Yes. It has three terminals, so it can be wired as a rheostat or as a potentiometer.
Related: Optical Sectional, Rheostat 12 Inches, Rheostat 8 Inches and Sliding Rheostat Dual Tube.
For a quotation on the Rheostat 10 Inches, contact Educational Instrument.
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