00:00If you've ever had a project go up in smoke from a voltage spike,
00:03a varistor is the cheap insurance you've been missing.
00:06Today I'm running through my top 5 varistor picks to protect hobby circuits,
00:10and honestly, the prices on these are almost too good to pass up.
00:14First up is the bestseller of the bunch, this MOV Metal Oxide Varistor assortment covering the 07D,
00:2010D, 14D, and 20D series. With over 4,600 sold and a 4.9 rating, people clearly love it.
00:29At $3.06, it's a no-brainer, and the variety means you've got options for whatever project
00:34you're building, regardless of size. Coming in at number 2 is a 10-piece pack of 07D
00:40and 10D MOVs, including the 621K, 680K, 681K, and 821K models. This one's the budget champion,
00:51just $1.82 with 4,588 sold and a 4.8 rating. If you're just getting started and want to
00:58test the waters, this is the easiest way in. Number 3 is another assorted MOV set across
01:04the 07D through 20D series, priced at $3.11. It's got over 4,000 sales and a solid 4.8
01:12rating,
01:12and honestly, it's basically a slightly different flavor of our first pick,
01:16a great general-purpose kit if the other one sold out or you just want a backup stash.
01:20Fourth on the list is a 10-piece pack focused on the 07D and 10D sizes, going for $3.17.
01:28With nearly 3,800 sales and a 4.7 rating, it's a reliable choice, especially if smaller form
01:34factors are what you need for compact boards or tight builds where space is precious.
01:39Last but not least is another 10-pack of assorted MOVs at $2.97, the cheapest 10-piece option here,
01:45with a strong 4.8 rating from over 3,500 buyers. It's a great value pick to round out your
01:51parts
01:52drawer without spending much at all. So there you have it, 5 solid ways to keep your circuits safe.
01:58Links to all of them are in the description below, so go check them out.
02:03If this helped you out, drop a like and hit subscribe for more part picks like this.
