Buying direct from Maplin saves you money. Maplin cuts amazing deals with manufacturers with the Maplin bulk-buying power and passes on big, big savings to their customers. Maplin customers know they won't find such good deals on Electrical products or such good service at such low prices anywhere else!

At the Maplin Electrical shop you'll find all manner of Electrical products, discounts and best-ever prices. From the incredible Maplin range of HDTV televisions to Maplin washing machines, widescreen TV's, vacuum cleaners, Maplin computers and accessories … and much more. Below is just a tiny selection of what you'll find at Maplin Online, UK:

Maplin Home Page Standard Dual-Gang Potentiometers ( Dual Pot Log 22k )SATA Power Extension Cable ( SATA Pwr Extension )Anti-Static Computer Wrist Strap ( Anti Stat Wrist Strp )150mm Depth Gauge Rule ( 150mm Ruler withClip )Verbatim Lightscribe CD-R 10-Pack ( Lightscribe CD 10Pk )15in Envelope Laptop case ( 15in Laptop Envelope )Battery Extension Pack for Portable TFT CCTV DVR (N09FU) ( N09FUUSB 2.0 A to A Leads ( USB2 A(M)-A(M) 1.5m )4-Way Individually Switched Extension Lead ( 4w Swt.Ext.Lead 2m Cutting & Grinding Accessories ( Wheels +Arbour 3Pk )14.8V 6450mAh L/top Batt Toshiba Satellite A70, A75 ( Toshiba LMotors ( Motors )Axial Electrolytic Capacitors ( GenElect 1000uF 63V )DC Output Plug Set - Expert Range ( Power Tips Pres Box )PIC16F62X ( PIC16F627-04/P )2009 Collins Britain Road Atlas ( Britain RoadAtlas 09 )18-Turn Cermet Preset Potentiometers ( 18-Turn Cermet 50k )10.8V 4000mAh L/top Batt IBM ThinkPad 380 Series ( IBM L/Top BaProSound Professional Stereo Headphones ( Stereo H/phones )Standard Golf Ball Bulbs ( 25W Golf Clr SES )7 Day Plug-in Mechanical Timer ( 7 Day Segment Timer )Solid Core Wire (1/0·6) ( 100m Bell Wire Red )Colour Moving Message Sign ( Colour Moving Sign )TLKR T7 Twin Pack PMR Radio ( Motorola Tlkr T7 )DigiTech® Hot Head™ Stompbox Guitar Effects Pedal ( HoBNC ‘T’ Adaptor ( BNC T Adaptor )Hi-fi Twin Audio Cable ( Twin Audio HiFi )Ultra Quiet 80mm Fan ( Ultra Quiet 80mm )AzureWave DVB-T USB Digital TV Stick ( Azurewave USB DVB-T )Digital Satellite Receiver with CI ( TField TF5050CI )

Maplin Electrical is one of the UK's leading Electrical retailers, offering the most competitive choice of mainly branded, quality products at consistently the lowest prices in the local market. The core range of Maplin products include TV, video, audio, Cooking, MDA, Small domestic appliances, Communications, Multimedia, Electronics and New technology accessories. Maplin Stores are unrelated to the Dixons Stores Group — which includes Dixons, Currys, PC World and The Link.

AA Alkaline Batteries ( DuracellPlus AA 4Pk ), at Maplin
· Complete range of AA alkaline batteries

Standard Potentiometers ( Pot Log 220k ), at Maplins
A range of carbon track potentiometers with printed circuit board mounting terminals. Fixing hole required 10.5mm 1332in.. Power rating 0.4W linear 0.2W log. Max. volt 500Vdc. Tolerance andplusmn20. Overall shaft length 50mm.The following values are available with a linear track1k 4k7 10k 22k 47k 100k 220k 470k 1M 2M2.The following values are available with a logarithmic track4k7 10k 22k 47k 100k 220k 470k 1M 2M2.

Silver Reading Glasses Style D ( Silver GlassesD +2.0 ), at Maplin
· Stylish silver finish· Clear lenses· Comfortable to wear· Available in 6 different strengths

1:28 Scale Claas Tractor ( Mini Claas RCTractor ), at Maplins
· Full function radio control tractor· 128 scale replica model· Highly Detailed

Lifecam VX-5000 Blue ( Lifecam VX-5000 Blue ), at Maplin
Photo Swap Share and swap photos in real time with your friends and family using Windows Live Messenger right in the video call windowVideo Effects Discover a fun way to express yourself with these entertaining video effects built into the LifeCam dashboard3 Year WarrantyWindows Live Call Button Just press this button and select an Online Contact to start a video callLifeCam Dashboard Add special effects and control your webcam all from the Windows Live Messenger windowOne-touch Blogging Upload photos to your blog on Windows Live Spaces with any of your photos at the simple click of your mouseWorld Class VGA Optics See more clearly with 2x the light collection than regular VGA opticsSuperior Low-light Performance Auto-adjusts for low-light conditionsFun Flexible Base Bend fold and shape the flexible base for the best angle on laptop screens flat panels and traditional monitorsOptimized for Windows Live Windows Live Messenger lets you chat online via text voice and video. Combine the features of Windows Live with the LifeCam VX-5000 for an unforgettable experience1.3 Megapixel Sensor True 1.3 megapixel sensor offering crisp clear video quality

The Art of Soldering ( The Art of Soldering ), at Maplins
· This book attempts to dissolve the mysteries that surround a subject increasingly becoming a part of so many hobbies· Understand the basic techniques choose the right equipment and materials Despite its reputation for being a difficult skill to acquire soldering can be both easy and pleasurable once the basic principles and techniques are properly understood. The author explains how to choose the correct soldering iron solder and materials and with the aid of diagrams the techniques needed to achieve the best results in a range of hobbies including electronics model railways and stained glass.

Reverse Polarity SMA Female ( RevPol SMA Skt/RG174 ), at Maplin
Available to suit either· RG58 type cable outer dia. 5mmOR· RG174 type cable outer dia. 2.8mm High quality RF connectors based on the popular miniature SMA connectors but with the pin on the female rather than the male. These are widely used for wireless network aerial connections wireless LAN. Available to suit either RG58 type cable outer diameter 5mm or RG174 type cable outer diameter 2.8mm.

B Grade 12V / 24V 13W Solar Suitcase ( 13W Solar Suitcase ), at Maplins
· Portable solar generator built into a protective suitcase making it ideal for camping caravanning or marine use· Powerful 13 watt solar charger· Ideal for DC fridges laptops mobile phones GPS etc· Flashing charge indicator and blocking diode· Dual junction amorphous solar cells lead to less power loss· Includes 7A charge regulator· Integrated adjustable angle support· Easy storage· Complete with all leads needed - suitable for all 12V 24V battery systems Have no more flat batteries with this powerful 13W solar suitcase. It is ideal for charging car and caravan batteries. It has a 12 volt and 24 volt shifting switch so it can charge a 12V battery which can be used to power AC appliances such as fans and fridges in conjunction with an invertor and easily charge a 24V caravan battery. Up to three solar suitcases can be connected together in parallel. It comes complete with all leads and has an adjustable angle support which allows you to position the solar panels in prime sunlight.The solar panel is an amorphous receptor and is ideally suited to the northern European climate to enable the optimum use of daylight hours. The dual junction amorphous silicon solar cells makes the panels more efficient and less prone to power loss. Although the solar panels themselves are water resistant the suitcase housing is not. The product has been designed to work in daylight and should not be exposed to rain or damp weather conditions.Contents13W amorphous solar panel with 3m cableConnecting cable with battery clipsConnecting cable with cigarette lighter adaptorConnecting cable with cigarette lighter socketConnecting cable with O ring connector7A charge controller

Polyester Layer Capacitors ( Poly Layer 0.047 ), at Maplin
· High dielectric constant· Excellent self-healing properties· Solvent resistant and flame retardant box· Ideal for by-passing blocking and pulse coupling A range of self-healing polyester layer capacitors with a polyethylene-pterephthalate dielectric. Designed specifically for use on printed circuit boards they offer high values of capacitance in extremely small case sizes and have low inductance and low loss characteristics.

Serial / RS232 2 Port PCMCIA Laptop Card ( RS232 Cardbus 2Port ), at Maplin
· Compliant with RS-232 Specification· Provides two independent Serial Ports 2x 9 Way on a Y Cable· Complete with cable· Supported Data Transfer Rate up to 115Kbps· Supported RS-232 Signals TxD RxD RTS CTS DTR DSR DCD RI GND· Supports Windows and Linux

Chronicles of Mystery: Tree of Life ( ), at Maplin
· Exciting compelling plot full of secrets from the past · Challenging puzzles requiring wits and logical thinking · Detailed eye catching locations such as Venice Cairo and Gibraltar · A multitude of intriguing characters to interact with

The Original Metal Slinky ( Slinky ), at Maplin
Everyone loves a Slinky This original spring toy is famous with children all over the world. It stretches snaps back and makes a slinkity sound."

Quiet Case Fan 92 x 92 x 25mm ( Zalman Fan 92x92x25 ), at Maplin
· Sleeve Bearing· 92L x 92W x 25H mm· Variable speed16002800 rpm· Noise 20dB or 36dB

High Current Wire (50/0·25) ( HC Wire Black ), at Maplin
To BS6231 Table 6 Type BA flexible wire for high current applications.

HP No.57 Tri-Colour Inkjet Print Cartridge (C6657AE) ( HP 57 CMY ), at Maplin
· HP No.57 Tri-Colour Inkjet Print Cartridge C6657AE· Capacity 17ml· Page Yield 500 Compatible Printers -Deskjet Printers 450 series 51455150515155505552 5650565256555850 9600 seriesPhotosmart Printers 100130230 145245 715072607345735074507459755207655 766077557760 77627960 seriesBusiness Inkjet Printers Officejet 4105 AiO4110 AiO 4212 AiO4215 AiO4219 AiO4252 AiO4255 AiO 5505 AiO5510 AiO5515 AiO5550 AiO 6110 AiO All-in-One Printers PSC 111012001205 12101213121512171219 1310131113121315 series1317 134013501355 21052108211021152171217521792210 2410 Photosmart AiO2510 Photosmart AiO

Metallised Ceramic Plate Capacitors ( Ceramic 47 ), at Maplin
A miniature ceramic capacitor with a cement-coated case. Values up to and including 220pF are suitable for temperature compensation in tuned circuits where low losses close tolerance and high stability are required. Values from 270pF to 4700pF are for use in coupling and decoupling applications where a non-linear change of capacitance with temperature is permissible. Values 10000pF and 22000pF are suitable for use in coupling and decoupling applications where capacitance stability is not critical.SpecificationsTolerance1.8pF to 4.7pF andplusmn55.6pF to 330pF andplusmn5390pF to 4700pF andplusmn1010000pF and 22000pF andplusmn20Working voltage1.8pF to 4700pF 100Vdc10000pF and 22000pF 63VdcInsulation resistance andgt1000MandOmegaTemperature coefficient1.8pF to 220pF Zero270pF to 390pF 350 to -1000ppmandltsupandgt0andltsupandgtC470pF to 4700pF medium K andplusmn1010000pF to 20000pF high K 22 -82Power factor1.8pF to 390pF andlt10x10andltsupandgt4andltsupandgt470pF to 4700pF andlt25x10andltsupandgt3andltsupandgt10000pF andlt50x10andltsupandgt2andltsupandgt22000pF andlt25x10andltsupandgt2andltsupandgtDimensionsThickness of body 2.25mm max.Lead spacing 5mmLead length 25mmCase DiametersValue pF Diameter mm1.8 2.2 2.7 3.3 4.7 5.66.8 8.2 10 12 15 18 2227 33 470 560 680 8201000 1500 1800 2200 5mm39 47 56 2700 10000 6mm68 82 100 330 3300

Square Locking Switch ( Square Psh Lck Red ), at Maplin
· Push-to-make locking switch with large square button· Rated 3A AC 250V· Available in black and red Push to make locking switch with large square button available in black and red. Rated 250Vac 3A.

15 Amp Standard Hella Plug ( 15Amp Standard Plug ), at Maplin
· Heavy duty Hella type plug to fit Hella sockets found in most modern trucks

USB V92 Dial-Up Modem ( USB V92 Modem ), at Maplins
· Quick Connect Faster log-on to your dial-up provider· Modem on hold dial when you are on-line· Fax transmission and reception· Specifications to V.90 and V.92 standards· Up to 56 kbps download speed· V.44 compression downloading internet pages at double speed This USB modem can simply be connected to your PC via the USB port. Apart from the modem functionality it also has extensive fax and voice functions. It has a download speed of 56 Kbps V.90V.92 data transmission and it is CTR-21 approved. The fax function includes fax sheet adaptation batch transmission and versatile programmability. Moreover the voice function puts a complete answering machine at your disposal.

Twist-On F Plugs ( CT100 F Plug ), at Maplin
· A range of twist-on F plugs designed to suit a variety of different satellite and TV cables· Suitable cables include CT100 RG58 RG59 and CT125 etc. To fit the connectors simply strip back the cables outer sheath exposing the braiding by 20mm then fold the braiding back on itself. Cut the centre insulation back around 17-18 mm exposing the centre core the cable is then inserted into the plug and the plug is "screwed" onto the cable. Ensure you have around 3mm of the core protruding beyond the end of the plug.

Silver Reading Glasses Style D ( Silver GlassesD +2.0 ), at Maplins
· Stylish silver finish· Clear lenses· Comfortable to wear· Available in 6 different strengths

SurgePro Laptop Power Supply Tip J ( SurgePro Tip J ), at Maplin
· Additional laptop tip for SurgePro laptop power supplies· Provides DC 19.5V output when used with order codes N00GJ and N99GH· Dimensions 7.4 x 5.0mm diameter with 0.6mm centre pin· See specification for compatibility

Eton Scorpion Rugged Shortwave/AM/FM Radio ( B Grade Eton Scorpio ), at Maplins
· All terrain shortwave radio waterproof to IPX4 rating· Digital AMFM and Shortwave· Built-in LED flashlight· Solar and handcrank powered· USB mobile phone charger· Aluminium carabiner and bottle opener· AUX line in· 3.5mm headphone jack

10.8V 4400mAh L/top Batt Toshiba Satellite Pro A10, Tecra A1 ( Toshiba L/Top Batt48 ), at Maplins


Miniature 250mA ( 250mA Tr 9V ), at Maplin
A range of small transformers that are wire ended. All types have a 250mA output centre-tapped. All primaries are 0 to 240V. Available in 6V 9V 12V and 15V types.

Stereo Double-Shielded Microphone Cable ( 6.3mm Mic Cable ), at Maplin
· Double-shielded stereo microphone cable for custom lengths shielding for interference free-sound· 99.96 OFC conductor for crystal-clear sound· Air foam PE insulation layer for purest sound transmission · Heavy-duty PVC Jacket This product is sold in units of 1 metre cable up to a maximum length of 100m. Orders placed for the quantity of 100 metres or multiples of 100 metres will be supplied on a reel otherwise the cable will be supplied cut to length. To place an order for this product order the Maplin Order Code N96CK multiplied by the total number of metres required.

10.8V 3900mAh L/top Batt Toshiba Portege R200 ( Toshiba L/Top Batt13 ), at Maplin


Anti Vibration Spacer ( Gum anti vib spacer ), at Maplin
· For preventing vibration· Ideal for use with fans· Cuts down noise · Soft type spacer· 8 pieces included

SurferK Internet Radio ( SurferK Int Radio ), at Maplin
· High Quality Speaker Driver and Amp · Audio in jack - connect your iPodgeneric MP3 playerother audio source · Built-in Alarm Clock· FM radio feature · Wifi Connection - 802.11 b or g The KitSound Surfer is the future. This shiny black box of tricks is packed with more features than an over-budget TV show. Plug it in follow the very clear and simple instructions to hook up to your wireless router and you will be bequeathed nearly fifteen thousand radio stations. You would be hard pressed to find a radio station not broadcasting on the internet these days so take your pick. Rock pop trance DandB breaks jazz classical blues bluegrass gypsy polka ska funk reggae metal grime dubstep thrash punk skiffle and all the rest... Some radio stations are only broadcasting on the internet. If you have a favourite artist you will probably even be able to find a station playing nothing but that artist. The search function allows you to search by genre country or by specific word. You can locate and play podcasts from all over the world directly from the Surfer.

DVI Connectors ( Universal RA DVI Skt ), at Maplin
· As used on todays high-tech LCD and projector screens· Range includes the most popular DVI connector types· Ideal for making your own DVI cables Three varieties of plug are available - DVI-D single link DVI-D dual link and DVI-I single link. The sockets are DVI-I dual link type but are suitable as sockets for all three plug varieties and are available in straight-through and right angled PCB mounting variations. Both sockets are provided with jack posts.

Maplin UK is the UK's largest electrical retailer, providing an extensive range of TVs, hi-fi's, cookers, fridges, washing machines, televisions, microwaves and vacuum cleaners. Maplin also sell a wide selection of PCs and communications products. Maplin Electrical superstores showcase the latest products to meet every household electrical need, the online store offers a comprehensive range with digital TV, VCR, DVD, camera and camcorder areas.