Product Overview
180 Ohm 2 Watt Carbon Film Fixed Resistor 5% Tolerance Through-Hole
Condition
New old stock. Unused component inventory with clean, solderable leads. One lead is factory pre-formed in a hairpin bend for vertical circuit board insertion. Standard four-band color code markings are clear: brown, gray, brown, gold.
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Product Overview
This 180-ohm fixed resistor provides 2-watt power dissipation in a compact axial footprint. The carbon film construction delivers dependable performance for power-handling stages, biasing networks, and general electronics repair. Built with a pre-bent lead configuration, it drops directly into high-density through-hole layouts requiring vertical component placement.
Key Features
- 180 ohm fixed resistance value
- 2 watt continuous power rating
- Plus or minus 5 percent standard tolerance (brown, gray, brown, gold color code)
- Carbon film composition
- Pre-formed hairpin axial lead for vertical PCB mounting
Applications
- Inserting directly into vertical through-hole spaces on vintage audio, radio, or power supply circuit boards
- Dropping voltage and limiting current in breadboard prototypes, DIY tube amps, and maker projects
- Servicing industrial controls and bench instruments that specify 2-watt through-hole resistors
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the four-band color code indicate on this resistor?
The bands are brown (1), gray (8), brown (multiplier of 10), and gold (5% tolerance), confirming a 180-ohm resistance rating.
Can the pre-bent lead be straightened for standard horizontal mounting?
Yes. The lead is bent for vertical insertion but can be gently straightened with needle-nose pliers if horizontal mounting across an axial footprint is required.
Why buy individual resistors instead of a large surplus bulk pack?
Ordering the exact quantity needed saves you from storing dozens of unneeded values or sorting through mixed grab bags. Flat-rate shipping is $8, orders over $28 ship free, and parts leave our Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
Clean leads and honest ratings make breadboarding simple, whether you drop it straight into a vertical PCB footprint or bend it to suit your bench. Reliable vintage hardware ready to pull its weight in your next build.
Need more than one? More pieces cost less each - the price-break table on this page shows what each quantity costs.
Shipping? $8 flat rate, free once your order passes $28 - and it leaves the Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
