Mis-packed Speedball or alternate resistor option?

[Stanshall]

N.B. This is for the Speedball kit.

Before I get in touch to request a replacement, I just want to check this isn't an equivalent.

Instead of the 150K 2W metal film resistor (brown, green, yellow, gold), I've received this resistor:

(https://forum.bottlehead.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FR9N5Eqll.jpg&hash=8255ebac5722efe117aa29fbaf741400cb295de0)

Everything else is packed as expected so I'm able to do everything but solder these in place and install.

Anyone able to help?

[Stanshall]

Alternatively, is there a way I can test with a multimeter to see if it's an eqiuvalent without finishing the job only to find that it isn't?

[fullheadofnothing]

It's a mis pack. Email your contact information to replacementparts at bottlehead dot com.

The way to check with a multimeter would be to set your meter to resistance and measure with one probe on each lead, but that is definitely a 2.49KΩ resistor.

[Stanshall]

Thanks for clarifying.

As I live in the UK, I think it'd be easier and quicker for me to just buy an equivalent 150K 2W resistor online. Presumably, that's no issue?

Apologies if this is a n00b question, I'm a n00b.

[fullheadofnothing]

Well, definitely easier for me ;-)

The stock part is available from Farnell:

http://uk.farnell.com/vishay-bc-components/pr02000201503jr500/resistor-metal-film-150kohm-5-axial/dp/2396025

[Stanshall]

Cheers. I'll get on it.

Not a wasted day, in any case, as getting my gear out means I've also finally put the Blue Alps in. Crack sounding great.

[jboehle]

I had the same issue with my recent Speedball order:
http://bottlehead.com/smf/index.php/topic,6207.0.html