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Two gold aluminum-cased wirewound resistors with wire leads

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Unique-Bargains Aluminum Case Resistor 5W 5 Ohm 2 Pcs

SKU CH-HN8Z-PFWEF

Two 5 W 5 Ω aluminium-housed wire-wound resistors with 23 mm leads for LED or converter circuits

  • Key featuresAluminum Case Resistor 5w;Aluminum Housed Resistor 5w;wire w
  • 5 W power rating handles LED and converter loads
  • Aluminium housing dissipates heat without an insulated cover
  • Wire-wound construction with nickel-alloy element ensures stable 5 Ω resistance
  • ±5 % tolerance (J) gives predictable circuit behaviour
  • Two resistors included, each 1.9 cm long with .9 in wire leads

Two 5W 5Ω wirewound resistors

This pair of aluminum-housed wirewound resistors is rated at five watts and five ohms with a five-percent tolerance. They suit hobbyists and technicians who need a small number of power resistors for LED load balancing, converter circuits or speed-control experiments.

Axial wire leads for through-hole use

Each unit has 23 mm axial wire leads, so the parts are intended for hand-soldering onto perfboard or terminal strips rather than surface-mount assembly. The through-hole format limits automated placement and makes the resistors unsuitable for dense SMD layouts or high-vibration environments without additional mechanical support.

Gold anodized aluminum case, 1.9 cm body

The gold anodized aluminum shell acts as a heatsink, allowing the five-watt rating in free air without a separate mounting plate. At 1.9 cm long and four grams each, the bodies are compact enough for tight chassis spaces, yet the bare wire leads require insulation clearance and strain relief if the board flexes during service.

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Price $5.99
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Questions about this item

Do I need the 5 W 5 Ω version or a different power rating?

The listing supplies two wire-wound resistors rated at 5 W and 5 Ω with ±5 % tolerance; choose this pair when your circuit calls for that exact resistance and power level.

Will a 5 W rating handle continuous load in my LED converter?

Each aluminium-housed unit dissipates up to 5 W; the metal case transfers heat away from the nickel-alloy winding so the component stays within its rating during sustained operation.

What does the wire connection type mean for mounting on a PCB?

The resistors arrive with 23 mm leads suited for through-hole soldering or point-to-point wiring; no specialised connector or surface-mount pad is required.

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