Wire wound resistor wattage identification by dimensions

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Where can I find a chart or other method to identify the wattage of a Wire Wound Variable Resistor?
The label is: OHMITE DIVIxxHM NO. 0568 250 ohm xx46 (xx= illegible characters). It is 4" long x 1/2" outside Dia. x 1/4" inside dia.
I am replacing it with a slightly larger wattage rheostat for convenience and because the original ceramic tube broke when it blew.
I've checked a few distributors and other elec. sites to no avail. Also looked in a few basic elec. reference books. Any ideas.
 
Re: Wire wound resistor wattage identification by dimensions

Look for one with the same resistance and physical size.
 
Re: Wire wound resistor wattage identification by dimensions

Thanks Bennie. The situation is that my customer brought me the broken part instead of a service call.

[ September 07, 2003, 09:06 AM: Message edited by: macon ]
 
Re: Wire wound resistor wattage identification by dimensions

Thanks Hbiss. I have the exact replacement P/N and the rheostat P/N from the Ohmite link you provided.
 
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