RP101UB152KK

1500OHM 25W RHEOSTAT heavy-duty, 1500-Ohm, 25-Watt wirewound rheostat engineered for live circuit current control and industrial power applications. This part complies with the rigorous military standard MIL-R-22/3, typically designating Ohmite's standard "Model H" frame size built for high reliability under extreme conditions - RP101: Specifies the military style designation matching Ohmite’s 25-watt commercial power footprint.UB: Indicates the specific housing configuration, shaft layout, and enclosure style under the MIL-R-22 specification.152: The resistance code where "15" represents the base numbers and "2" is the multiplier (15 × 10²), equaling 1500 Ohms.KK: Designates the standard ±10% resistance tolerance.Technical SpecificationsPower Dissipation: 25 Watts maximum at full load.Resistance Range: Variable from 0 to 1500 Ohms.Maximum Current: ≈ 0.13 Amps (calculated via \(I = \sqrt{P/R}\)).Construction: Ceramic core wrapped with premium linear resistance wire.Termination Style: Radial solder lug terminals for permanent wiring.Mounting Type: Standard cylindrical panel bushing mount.Typical ApplicationsMotor Speed Control: Fine-tuning small DC motor circuits.Equipment Testing: Simulating variable electrical loads in engineering labs.Industrial Automation: Process control where current adjustments must happen safely while the circuit is live.