# \#potentiometers-variable-resistors **URL:** https://forum.digikey.com/tag/potentiometers-variable-resistors/2234.md [Latest](https://forum.digikey.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digikey.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digikey.com/tags.md) --- ## [Six Engineering Considerations When Selecting a Potentiometer](https://forum.digikey.com/t/six-engineering-considerations-when-selecting-a-potentiometer/72603)
**Author:** [@TT\_Electronics](https://forum.digikey.com/u/TT_Electronics)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/six-engineering-considerations-when-selecting-a-potentiometer/72603 "2026-10-12T17:08:51Z")
Introduction Selecting a potentiometer can look straightforward: determine the required resistance, choose a package and shaft, and check the power rating. For a simple adjustment function, that may be enough. For posit… --- ## [Difference in Piher# PTC10LV10-502A2020 and Piher# PTC10LV10-502A2020-RO?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/difference-in-piher-ptc10lv10-502a2020-and-piher-ptc10lv10-502a2020-ro/72158)
**Author:** [@joannet](https://forum.digikey.com/u/joannet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/difference-in-piher-ptc10lv10-502a2020-and-piher-ptc10lv10-502a2020-ro/72158 "2026-09-22T15:06:39Z")
Can you please tell me the difference in Piher# PTC10LV10-502A2020 and Piher# PTC10LV10-502A2020-RO? --- ## [Trying to find this exact part!](https://forum.digikey.com/t/trying-to-find-this-exact-part/71699)
**Author:** [@mike907](https://forum.digikey.com/u/mike907)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/trying-to-find-this-exact-part/71699 "2026-09-01T13:01:49Z")
This part is used in Shure Mic Products it’s used to turn up and down the volume on a transmitter. I have found similar items but I’m not 100%. I have attached pictures of the part. It’s missing the 6 Pins that point str… --- ## [Engineered to Keep Industry Moving | Industrial Automation & Robotics Components](https://forum.digikey.com/t/engineered-to-keep-industry-moving-industrial-automation-robotics-components/71401)
**Author:** [@TT\_Electronics](https://forum.digikey.com/u/TT_Electronics)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/engineered-to-keep-industry-moving-industrial-automation-robotics-components/71401 "2026-08-19T15:13:16Z")
(topic deleted by author) --- ## [Looking for a switched potentiometer made by Preh](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-a-switched-potentiometer-made-by-preh/70450)
**Author:** [@kwilliams201092](https://forum.digikey.com/u/kwilliams201092)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/looking-for-a-switched-potentiometer-made-by-preh/70450 "2026-08-12T00:55:13Z")
Hello I’m looking for a replacement piece. I’ve attached a few photos of the item im looking for it appears to be a dpst switched 47k potentiometer. Any help would be highly appreciated. --- ## [Roland VK-7](https://forum.digikey.com/t/roland-vk-7/70704)
**Author:** [@echoesmike84](https://forum.digikey.com/u/echoesmike84)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/roland-vk-7/70704 "2026-08-03T15:27:49Z")
Hello I have a Roland Vk-7 organ and I need to change the potentiometer for the Overdrive function. It’s a D-shape one. Unfortunately, Roland does not make this part anymore. Store like Synthaur is out of stock too. H… --- ## [Sourcing 9mm Audio Potentiometers](https://forum.digikey.com/t/sourcing-9mm-audio-potentiometers/70662)
**Author:** [@william.walters](https://forum.digikey.com/u/william.walters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/sourcing-9mm-audio-potentiometers/70662 "2026-07-21T21:07:33Z")
I currently have a customer’s high end multi-channel Audio Amplifier on the bench in pieces, The Volume pots have simply worn out and have become noisy. The pots in question are 9mm vertical mount with a sleeve shaft co… --- ## [How can I order this potentiometer P11S2V0FGSY00D0283 in 2 or three values?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-can-i-order-this-potentiometer-p11s2v0fgsy00d0283-in-2-or-three-values/69135)
**Author:** [@edsonmanzoo](https://forum.digikey.com/u/edsonmanzoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/how-can-i-order-this-potentiometer-p11s2v0fgsy00d0283-in-2-or-three-values/69135 "2026-05-25T20:26:49Z")
How can I order p11s potentiometers in the values of 4.7k and 22 in the same potentiometer and one of 22k, 4.7 and 4.7 in the same potentiometer? Thank you very much for your help. --- ## [Does anyone know if you have this type of potentiometers?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/does-anyone-know-if-you-have-this-type-of-potentiometers/69104)
**Author:** [@edsonmanzoo](https://forum.digikey.com/u/edsonmanzoo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/does-anyone-know-if-you-have-this-type-of-potentiometers/69104 "2026-05-22T14:51:21Z")
Excuse me, does anyone know if they sell this vishay potentiometer? --- ## [Cross references requested](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cross-references-requested/64578)
**Author:** [@tgiese](https://forum.digikey.com/u/tgiese)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cross-references-requested/64578 "2026-01-29T00:28:40Z")
RV4NAYSD504A is the part number I am looking to cross - Honeywell stopped making it, so price is triple what they were, and our product can’t absorb that cost. I know Ohmite makes one. Need same form factor, 500K Ohm, et… --- ## [Pellet stove potentiometer](https://forum.digikey.com/t/pellet-stove-potentiometer/18436)
**Author:** [@user134](https://forum.digikey.com/u/user134)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/pellet-stove-potentiometer/18436 "2026-01-24T01:45:45Z")
First off I am a full rookie on any forum! so this might no make any scenes . I have a double stacked Potentiometer from a Envirofire EF4 pellet burning stove built in 1998. Switched off = open circuit or infinite, on lo… --- ## [CTS Pot Discontinued](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cts-pot-discontinued/64227)
**Author:** [@arthur.slaber](https://forum.digikey.com/u/arthur.slaber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/cts-pot-discontinued/64227 "2026-01-15T20:49:17Z")
Looking for a replacement potentiometer I have a CTS Brand 10K pot #120-009 1242. The pot has less than a 360 degree sweep. --- ## [Variable Resistor Query](https://forum.digikey.com/t/variable-resistor-query/63936)
**Author:** [@bubu8358](https://forum.digikey.com/u/bubu8358)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/variable-resistor-query/63936 "2026-01-08T11:36:04Z")
Hello, I would like to inquire whether the specifications and appearance of part numbers 84N2KE24J15J15 and 84N2K-E24-J15L are the same? I need part number 84N2KE24J15J15. --- ## [Can you ID this pot and toggle?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/can-you-id-this-pot-and-toggle/63313)
**Author:** [@Ofgcdprea](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Ofgcdprea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/can-you-id-this-pot-and-toggle/63313 "2025-12-16T01:23:58Z")
Help me please, what the brand of this pot and toggle switch? --- ## [Ohmite E Suffix Meaning](https://forum.digikey.com/t/ohmite-e-suffix-meaning/61434)
**Author:** [@Troy\_2808](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Troy_2808)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/ohmite-e-suffix-meaning/61434 "2025-10-23T16:28:02Z")
Ohmite E Suffix Meaning For example what is the difference between RHS100and RHS100E. The E suffix calls out that the part is RoHS Compliant. You may note the differences on our product page for both under Environmenta… --- ## [Need rotary Pot with rotary switch](https://forum.digikey.com/t/need-rotary-pot-with-rotary-switch/60999)
**Author:** [@rogerhouston](https://forum.digikey.com/u/rogerhouston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/need-rotary-pot-with-rotary-switch/60999 "2025-10-03T22:51:39Z")
I have been looking all over DigiKey and Mouser as well as doing some google searches, but I cannot find a rotary potentiometer with a rotary switch and 1/8” shaft along with being PCB mounted with vertical pins that is … --- ## [Center tapped potentiometer](https://forum.digikey.com/t/center-tapped-potentiometer/60905)
**Author:** [@hlspringston](https://forum.digikey.com/u/hlspringston)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/center-tapped-potentiometer/60905 "2025-10-02T01:16:20Z")
Where to find a 2k ohm linear 1/5 watt potentiometer with a fixed 1k center tap? It has 4 terminals, 3 on one side and 1 (center tap) on the opposite side. --- ## [Need help finding a trimmer](https://forum.digikey.com/t/need-help-finding-a-trimmer/60612)
**Author:** [@Hardcore\_Electronics](https://forum.digikey.com/u/Hardcore_Electronics)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/need-help-finding-a-trimmer/60612 "2025-09-24T21:08:28Z")
Looking for a replacement for a 1K and a 50K trimmer. Brand is “ACP”. They are 14.6x14x5.9 \[mm\]. Can anyone point me to a part number for similar components? Thanks, Greg --- ## [Please help 1k ohm vertical potentiometer for a denon avr-x4500h](https://forum.digikey.com/t/please-help-1k-ohm-vertical-potentiometer-for-a-denon-avr-x4500h/59681)
**Author:** [@ns2\_1982](https://forum.digikey.com/u/ns2_1982)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/please-help-1k-ohm-vertical-potentiometer-for-a-denon-avr-x4500h/59681 "2025-09-01T01:34:01Z")
--- ## [Bourns, 3590-Series Potentiometers: Anti-Rotation Pins?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/bourns-3590-series-potentiometers-anti-rotation-pins/59465)
**Author:** [@raelynn.roen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/raelynn.roen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/bourns-3590-series-potentiometers-anti-rotation-pins/59465 "2025-08-25T23:47:06Z")
Bourns supplies an eclectic variety of electronic components, including their 3590 Series of rotary potentiometers. We’ve recently had some folks asking whether products in this series come with anti-rotation pins, or h… --- ## [Potentiometer Knob Identification](https://forum.digikey.com/t/potentiometer-knob-identification/58235)
**Author:** [@j1herbst](https://forum.digikey.com/u/j1herbst)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/potentiometer-knob-identification/58235 "2025-08-06T22:06:16Z")
Hello, I am trying to find this knob that attaches to a potentiometer (PN: 3590S-2-103L). The knob is shown in the attached photo and is metal. --- ## [ARCOL Resistor Part No.V60SH5RKADJ](https://forum.digikey.com/t/arcol-resistor-part-no-v60sh5rkadj/57918)
**Author:** [@antoniocardoso](https://forum.digikey.com/u/antoniocardoso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/arcol-resistor-part-no-v60sh5rkadj/57918 "2025-07-29T17:14:52Z")
Dear Sir’s We are looking for your advice as we need a replacement for the discontinued ARCOL, wire-wound, 5Ω, 60W, ±5% , resistor Part No: V60S H 5R K ADJ Waiting for your advice --- ## [Bourns 10 turn potentiometer wiper replacement](https://forum.digikey.com/t/bourns-10-turn-potentiometer-wiper-replacement/5802)
**Author:** [@kenlord24](https://forum.digikey.com/u/kenlord24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/bourns-10-turn-potentiometer-wiper-replacement/5802 "2025-07-17T06:52:59Z")
Is there a replacement wiper for a Bourns 10 turn potentiometer 3590S-2-502L. I have several that were rotated too far and destroyed the internal wiper. --- ## [Potentiometers Help](https://forum.digikey.com/t/potentiometers-help/57192)
**Author:** [@gilfamily.eg](https://forum.digikey.com/u/gilfamily.eg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/potentiometers-help/57192 "2025-07-09T18:41:03Z")
Hello, I am looking for a specific volume knob. It has 1042 3B 9V on it. --- ## [Kennon WH115 Potentiometers](https://forum.digikey.com/t/kennon-wh115-potentiometers/56919)
**Author:** [@chris\_groom](https://forum.digikey.com/u/chris_groom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/kennon-wh115-potentiometers/56919 "2025-06-30T21:15:03Z")
This post is for informational purposes only. Please review the manufacturer data sheet and verify that the specifications are appropriate for your application before purchasing any replacement parts. Kennon potentiom… --- ## [CLAROSTAT CROSS VP-50-KA-25](https://forum.digikey.com/t/clarostat-cross-vp-50-ka-25/56778)
**Author:** [@jlinton](https://forum.digikey.com/u/jlinton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/clarostat-cross-vp-50-ka-25/56778 "2025-06-25T17:33:00Z")
I am looking for a possible current and available cross to an old Clarostat adjustable resistor. VP-50-KA 25 ohm 50 watt --- ## [Help with part number](https://forum.digikey.com/t/help-with-part-number/56574)
**Author:** [@sharon.lewis](https://forum.digikey.com/u/sharon.lewis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/help-with-part-number/56574 "2025-06-19T20:22:07Z")
Good Afternoon, I am looking for the correct part number RV4NAYSJ502A \*\*\*but length is 20mm I am in need of 4 of them. Please let me know. thanks, sharon --- ## [TT Electronics, P090-Series Potentiometers: Product Markings?](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tt-electronics-p090-series-potentiometers-product-markings/56493)
**Author:** [@raelynn.roen](https://forum.digikey.com/u/raelynn.roen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/tt-electronics-p090-series-potentiometers-product-markings/56493 "2025-06-17T22:41:47Z")
The P090 series of potentiometers from TT Electronics has a marking code on the side that begins with ‘P’ and sometimes, but not always, contains the ‘090’ marking as well. Why the variability? What is the expected mar… --- ## [Obsolete potentiometer](https://forum.digikey.com/t/obsolete-potentiometer/55748)
**Author:** [@herikanek](https://forum.digikey.com/u/herikanek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/obsolete-potentiometer/55748 "2025-05-27T18:59:36Z")
I am having a terrible time trying to find a substitute for 70-503-70 PQ potentiometer for an Ampeg SVT 450 bass head amp. Help --- ## [Replace Yamaha 10K rotary volume pot](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replace-yamaha-10k-rotary-volume-pot/55283)
**Author:** [@sevenoneone](https://forum.digikey.com/u/sevenoneone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/replace-yamaha-10k-rotary-volume-pot/55283 "2025-05-12T12:10:55Z")
Hi! Hoping to replace broken (and missing) rotary pot in a Yamaha HS5 studio monitor for my kid. USA source for this exact part (pictured) is out of stock. Yamaha HS5 / HS7 / HS8 Level Pot Rotary 10KA Part ZD592100 /… [Next page](https://forum.digikey.com/tag/potentiometers-variable-resistors/2234.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=potentiometers-variable-resistors)