Potentiometer Kit (Product Code: SCL-255/023) is an electrical measurement kit used for potentiometer experiments such as comparing cell emfs and finding internal resistance in senior school and college physics laboratories. It groups a 30-0-30 galvanometer (20 µA/div), decade resistance boxes from 10 x 0.1 Ω to 10 x 1000 Ω, a 0–10 A ammeter, a 0–5 V digital voltmeter, a 1.5–12 V / 3 A power source and colour-coded leads. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Galvanometer | DC, 30-0-30, 20 µA/div |
| Resistance boxes | 10 x 0.1 Ω; 10 x 1 Ω; 10 x 10 Ω; 10 x 100 Ω; 10 x 1000 Ω |
| Ammeter | Scale 0–10 A |
| Digital voltmeter | 0–5 V |
| Power source | 1.5–12 V / 3 A |
| Flexible cables, 50 cm | 5 black and 5 red |
| Flexible cables, 100 cm | 5 black and 5 red |
| Clamps | 4 U-shaped clamps with wire and banana-type socket |
| Also included | Two-way socket wrenches |
| Product code | SCL-255/023 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
A potentiometer measures an emf by balancing it against a known potential drop, so no current flows at the balance point and the cell’s own internal resistance does not distort the reading. In this kit the centre-zero galvanometer acts as the null detector, the 1.5–12 V power source drives the circuit, and the resistance boxes set the current and the ranges being compared.
Typical potentiometer lab experiments include comparing the emfs of two cells, finding the internal resistance of a cell, and checking a voltmeter or ammeter against the potentiometer; the digital voltmeter and 0–10 A ammeter let students cross-check their results. Use the red leads for positive and black for negative connections, start with high resistance in series with the galvanometer, and only tap the circuit briefly near the balance point.
The Potentiometer Kit is put together by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, as OEM (original equipment manufacturer) at the company's own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Colleges, schools, dealers and importers order the kit factory-direct, and questions about matching meters, spare leads or repeat kits are answered by the manufacturer itself — ask us. Company background is on the profile page.
Apparatus that completes a potentiometer and bridge practical bench:
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What is included in the Potentiometer Kit?
The Potentiometer Kit includes a 30-0-30 galvanometer (20 µA/div), resistance boxes, a 0–10 A ammeter, a 0–5 V digital voltmeter, a 1.5–12 V / 3 A power source, 20 flexible cables, 4 U-shaped clamps with banana sockets and two-way socket wrenches.
Does the Potentiometer Kit include a potentiometer wire board?
A potentiometer wire board is not named in the listed contents of the Potentiometer Kit. If your practical needs one, ask us through the contact page to quote a potentiometer with the kit.
What resistance values do the kit’s resistance boxes provide?
The resistance boxes in the Potentiometer Kit have decades of 10 x 0.1 Ω, 10 x 1 Ω, 10 x 10 Ω, 10 x 100 Ω and 10 x 1000 Ω, letting students set series resistances in fine or coarse steps.
What leads come with the Potentiometer Kit?
The Potentiometer Kit comes with 5 black and 5 red flexible cables of 50 cm and 5 black and 5 red flexible cables of 100 cm, so circuits can be wired with a consistent colour code for polarity.
Who manufactures the Potentiometer Kit?
The Potentiometer Kit is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, and is supplied direct to schools, colleges, dealers and importers.
Can a calibration certificate be supplied with the kit’s meters?
Calibration certificate availability for the meters in the Potentiometer Kit should be discussed with us before ordering. Mention the requirement in your enquiry on the contact page and we will advise what can be provided.
How can we get a quotation for several Potentiometer Kits?
For several Potentiometer Kits, send the quantity, any extra items such as a potentiometer wire board, and the delivery location through the contact page. ScienceLab supplies India and international markets.
Ask for a price on the Potentiometer Kit through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart. The quotation comes directly from the manufacturer.
Last updated: 24 September 2026