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Review on 2Pcs 10K Ohm Single Linear Taper Potentiometer With On/Off Switch & Aluminum Alloy Knob - TWTADE by Bruce Marable

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not Crazy About It - Only Thing Out There

Pretty cheesy control, but I could not find anything else with an AC switch and had to have that for this application. It is so flimsy that soldering to the tabs bends them. Pretty poor overall. I really needed a 1 Meg pot, but tested my radio at 500K and seemed to work OK. I was replacing the tone control/power off/on switch on an 87 year old Breting 12 shortwave receiver. Just breaks my heart that I was forced to put this import crap in this piece of history. I'll keep checking the auction sites for a more suitable part. This works in the interim, but I don't trust the switch and unplug the set when not in use.

Pros
  • Good
Cons
  • The potentiometer is not designed for heavy-duty use, limiting its lifespan