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I've recently had a component fail in one of my big power amps. I've not got the part number to hand, but after a bit of research I've found that it's a VPM branded 17w wirewound resistor, 60mm long and contained within a ceramic case.

Now I've managed to find an alternative part as the VPM one is NLA. Problem is, I can only buy them in packs of 50+ from the main distributers.

Any ideas as to who could supply these in small quantities? I only need one.

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maplins, car audio shops?

Try mouser they are now in the UK I use them for components in my valve amps that I've built. Very good for the "unusual" component. And now it's next day not 2 weeks! Good luck!

is Sendz components in london rd southend still on the go? He always came up trumps whwn i was looking for anything.

not been near the place for years so no idea if he is still trading

I can probably find an equivalent, how many Ohms?

Thanks for the replies. I'll give the suggested companies a try.

Joe, It doesn't say much on the casing. Just...

VTM 218-044 22R 5% U

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I'll get on that in the morning,

22 Ohms 5% tollerance 17W wire wound,

got a pic of the remains of yours?

Joe you are the man!

I'll stick a pic up when I get home.

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ebay item 170600977287

Hmm, it looks very different to that. The ceramic 'body' is about 60mm wide.

Edited by theoneeyedlizard on 23rd Feb, 2011.

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It had a wire from each end, but this and the shape aren't important as there's plenty of room in the case to make something else fit. Just needs to do the same job.

Edited by theoneeyedlizard on 23rd Feb, 2011.

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this one looks better, will 70mm long bee to big?


http://uk.farnell.com/tyco-electronics-cgs...-22r/dp/1174465

That will do the trick!

It looks like one of the wires just wraps around the case too.

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Yep,

I'll get some on order today, I should have them tomorow, and I'll be passing yours sat I'll bung them through the door.

Is there no limit to your helpfulness Joe!

Thank you!!

I'll make sure that I'm around soi can give the LC1 to you at the same time.

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