[sdiy] Which cheap pots are acceptable?

[Dave Magnuson]

At 09:14 AM 6/9/03 -0700, John Blacet wrote:
>
>Xicons are OK but AFAIK, an open style. Sealed pots tend to more
>expensive but may last longer in normal use because they keep out
>environmental contaminants (sp?).
>
>The unsealed types though are cleanable.
>


Yes, you're correct:  the $1 Xicon pots from Mouser are unsealed.  I've
been using these for a few years, and haven't had any trouble with them at
all...  

Dave Magnuson

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