Where can I find a Potentiometer Panel-mount, single-turn, 2K linear

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A user in the UK is seeking a panel-mount, single-turn, 2K linear potentiometer with a maximum power rating of 0.5 watts, expressing frustration over high shipping costs for small items. Suggestions include checking eBay listings, with links provided to potential options, although concerns about pricing and shipping transparency are noted. Another participant recommends visiting local Maplin stores for assorted electronic components, which may not have exact specifications but could suffice for various projects. The discussion highlights the challenges of sourcing specific electronic components affordably in the UK. Overall, users share resources and experiences to help find the desired potentiometer.
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Hi guys I live in the UK and I was wondering if any of you knew a place where I could get hold of a Potentiometer Panel-mount, single-turn, 2K linear, 0.1 min. And it need be no more than 0.5w. The reason for this is because I can't find one on the internet in the UK without excessive postage for some reason (on place was £16 for a couple of grams worth) thanks a lot.

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Try this:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-2K-OHM-Linear-Taper-Potentiometer-Pot-B2K-/250840505323?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a67425beb

Or this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-2K-OHM-Logarithmic-Taper-Potentiometer-Pot-A2K-2KA-FREE-SHIPPING-/260902100022?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cbefa1c36
 
Thanks, I hate to say this but I'm a bit of an ammature will that do the same job as the one I described above and do you know any site from a UK seller where I could get the same kind of thing.

Thank you.
 
Having just ordered a few minor components for a small project (all the stuff I used to own has gone), I'd agree with you that it is a real nightmare to buy specific items singly. It is always worth visiting Maplin shops (if there is one near you), who sell bags of assorted bits. They don't necessarily have just the values you want but it often is not all that critical and you can always peer into each bag of goodies to see what it has in it - they're all different.

The above is rubbish advice if you are planning never to do any more construction but you may get a taste for it.
 
Right then I may have found the right one, would this work for example in the image?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POTENTIOMETER-POT-SWITCH-B2K-2K-LINEAR-15MM-SHAFT-TYPE-/200707495463?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item2ebb195627#ht_500wt_949
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/dimled.png/
 
Kieranlavelle said:
Right then I may have found the right one, would this work for example in the image?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POTENTIOMETER-POT-SWITCH-B2K-2K-LINEAR-15MM-SHAFT-TYPE-/200707495463?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item2ebb195627#ht_500wt_949
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/dimled.png/

I notice they are 4 times the price and don't quote the postage. Ebay Australia quotes the postages all the time. This stops sellers selling the item cheap and then making it up on postage.

I order from China and Hong Kong all the time. They are very worried about getting less than a 5 star rating so they give amazing service.
I just got 20 Neodymium magnets delivered to Australia for $2.32 including postage.
 
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