dp22:
Ok so my pots were rated for 25ohm so Im gonna try some 10 ohm. And what would you suggest changing the delay values to? I am very new to the arduino.
Thanks
No, no those are drawing too much current as it is. I said 10,000 ohms or less meaning down to maybe 1K. A ten ohm pot across +5vdc and ground will draw 500 ma of current by itself for no useful purpose other then to help heat up your room! Get some properly sized pots with enough zeros after the one. 
Lefty