Maplins 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. Maplins also sell a wide selection of PCs and communications products. Maplins Electricals 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.

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

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

Metallised Ceramic Plate Capacitors ( Ceramic 820 ), 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

Potting Boxes ( Potting Box Cube ), at Maplin
· A range of potting boxes for use with our potting compound see end of PCB section· Boxes are moulded in black ABS A range of potting boxes for use with our potting compound see end of Tools section. Boxes are moulded in black ABS.Internal dimensions mm

Superbright Low Power LED Christmas Lights ( 40 Static LED White ), at Maplin
· A range of high quality decorative LED Christmas lights· Available in a range of colours and sizes· Low energy LED lighting· LED Bulbs never need replacing· Both indoor and outdoor versions· Multifunction and static options· Almost no heat emission Available in a wide range of variations to suit your needs these LED christmas lights offer superbright vivid colours at very low power consumptions ideal for keeping the electricity bill down over the festive season Our multifunction units are all suitable for outdoor use and feature a range of flashing modes easy selectable from the control box provided.

Smart-Blaster ( Smart Blaster-S ), at Maplins
· Put all your AV kit out of sight· Now redesigned to be compatible with more AV equipment· Fully compatible with SKY SKY SKYHD Virgin Media including recording boxes Freeview and much more· Now includes power supply as standard· Very small pickup and emitter· High power IR output· Ultra stable IR frequency· Ultra low power consumption· Compatible with most other IR repeater systems· Coax or external power· Works with all platforms Satellite Cable Digital Terrestrial· Control of all your video equipment from any room in the house when used with A69CX Smart-Eye Smart-Blaster allows you to keep all your video equipment in one place and control it all just as if it was right in front of you from anywhere about the house. Simply fit your remote TV with a Smart-Eye sold separately.Smart-Blaster is a truly universal solution working with Sky Satellite Virgin Freeview IPTV PVRs DVD Media PCs web browsers etc... Basically if it is IR controlled Smart-Blaster will work with it.

Miniature 250mA ( 250mA Tr 9V ), at Maplins
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.

Super Silver Oxide Batteries ( Silver Batt SR41 ), at Maplin
Especially recommended for quartz watches and small calculators where the long and stable discharge characteristics are important. See the Silver Oxide Watch Battery Cross Reference to help identify your battery. In all instances SRxx provides a superior replacement for LRxx e.g. SR44 replaces LR44. Nominal voltage of all types 1.5V.

Miniature Round Panel Neon ( Min Neon Amber ), at Maplins
Moulded body with built-in resistance for 220-240V use. Available with red green or amber lens. Requires a 7mm mounting cut-out in panel. Overall dimensions 29mm long 8mm diameter round lens.

1:72 Scale Mitsubishi Zero Gift Set ( Mitsubishi Zero ), at Maplins
· Skill Level 1 Skill Level 1 being the easiest and 4 being for the more experienced modeller · Dimensions 126l x 169wmm · Number of parts 27 · Requires painting - paints and brushes included At the outbreak of the Pacific War the Zero proved to be the best fighter aircraft in the air - in the months following Pearl Harbour the allies struggled to cope with the Zero. Set includes paint poly cement and brush.

Twin UK Socket To American Travel Adaptor with Twin USB Ports ( 2 USA Adaptor USB ), at Maplin
· Converts one American style socket to twin UK sockets· Also with twin USB ports rated at 0.5A to power and charge electronic devices such as MP3 players iPods and mobile phones etc· Negates the need to turn your laptop or PC on to charge USB devices· Ensure you dont overload the mains adaptor by keeping to a combined 13A 3120W combined power consumption· A Handy and neat way to charge your portable electronic devices and power normal mains accessories· Rated at 13A 3120W maximum· Product is not fused· Complies to BS5733 Warning This adaptor does not convert voltage.

3-Piece Hacksaw Kit ( 3 Piece Hacksaw Kit ), at Maplin
· Kit includes 3 hacksaws· Large hacksaw has a blade of 29cm and internal steel I-beam construction which includes quick change mechanism· Small heavy-duty solid alloy aluminium steel frame with a cushioned grip has 14cm blade · Close quarter hacksaw has a die cast aluminium handle and cushion grip· This set is outstanding value for money Please note that under the Offensive Weapons Act 1996 this product cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 18.

Sealed Reed Relays ( Reed Relay 5V DPST ), at Maplins
A sealed reed relay suitable for useat voltages from 3.8V to22V with single-pole make or double-pole make actions. The highresistance coil enablesthe relay to be drivendirectly by 74 seriesICs and most logic buffers. At the same time the relay can switch up to 10VA.Contact Details per contactMax current 1AMax voltage 100VMax switching power 10VAContact resistance 150mandOmega maxOperate time 1ms max including bounce timeRelease time 0.5ms max including bounce timeLife andgt1 million operations at full load

TV Aerial Flyleads ( Flylead 2m ), at Maplins
· Coax plug male to Coax plug male Coaxial cable with coax plugs male connected at both ends. Available in 1m 2m 5m and 10m lengths.

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ( 1GB SD Card ), at Maplin
· Storage for digital cameras PDAs and other SD-enabled electronic devices· Up to 4GB of storage capacity · Data transfer rate up to 2Mbps average average write speeds of 1.5Mbps · Compliant with the Secure Digital Music Initiative SDMI portable device requirements · Low power consumption makes it easy on batteries · Built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss · Secure Digital SD cards deliver some of the best price-to-performance value for storage· 5-year warranty · Brand may vary These are the basics that youll be interested in it transfers up to 2 Mbps average and is compliant with SDMI portable device requirements which means it can be used with most of the standard devices. It consumes very low power thus making it easy on the batteries. As you know thats a very important requirement for a memory card. For a good measure there is also a built-in write-protect switch that prevents data being erased accidentally. For its price and a 5-year warranty this memory card represents best value for money. Note Images are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to product description.

3.5mm Mono Plug to 1/4” Stereo Socket Adaptor ( 3.5-6.35mm Ste-Mono ), at Maplins
Allows a 14in. 6.35mm stereo jack plug to be used with a 3.5mm mono jack socket.

397mm Telescopic Aerial ( 397mm Tele Aerial ), at Maplin
· Replacement 5-section aerial· Extends from 109mm to 397mm· 6mm maximum diameter Has a 3mm diameter hole at the base for attachment.

Standard Candle Bulbs ( 60W Candle Clr ES ), at Maplins
· Available in 25W 40W and 60W· Available in opal and clear· A range of candle bulbs ideal for standard ceiling and wall lights· Supplied with 4 different base fittings ES SES BC and SBC and available in either clear or opal

Slimline DVD Case 5 and 10 packs ( Slim DVD clear 10pk ), at Maplin
· Constructed of unbreakable polypropylene· No more broken DVDs· Store two cases in the space of one· Supplied in value for money packs of 5 or 10 L30BB - Slimline black DVD case 5packL31BB - Slimline clear DVD case 10 pack

Electronic Component Lucky Bags ( L/BAG 3mm Red LED ), at Maplins
· Contains an assortment of widely used components types and values· Includes resistors capacitors LEDs transistors diodes ICs and more

Stair Pressure Mat ( Stair Pressure Mat ), at Maplin
· Ideal for use under stair carpet· Four conatct mat that is activated when stepped upon· Dimensions 595w x 170l 3d mm A four contact pressure mat as YB91Y but having dimensions 595x170x3mm in order to lay along the top of a step or stair.

Dual-Turn LCD TV Mount with Cable Management ( Dual LCD TV Mount CM ), at Maplins
· Full-range of tilt swivel pan motions · Supports TVs and computer monitors up to 30kg 66lbs· Will fit most 10 to 30-inch flat panel TVs using industry standard VESA hole spacing from 50mm to 200mm· Includes Easy-Level to install your mount easily and precisely first time· Cable management system with a concealed wire path· Durable powder-coated steel for maximum strength· Mounting hardware included· Now available in black to match modern TVs The Nikkai mounts are specially manufactured for LCD TVs and computer monitors designed to handle any mounting and adjustment needed for flat panel TVs or computer monitors from 10-inches up to 30-inches. Please note- Only mount to a solid wall or structural battenstud. Before attempting to fix the mount ensure you have fully read all the mounting instructions and that the load capacity of the equipment to be mounted does not exceed that specified. Check for any hidden pipes or wires before drilling. If in any doubt consult a professional.

1000W USA to UK Voltage Convertor ( US/UK StepUp 1000VA ), at Maplin
· Allows you to operate UK equipment in the USA· Output socket accept 3-pin UK type plug· Full encapsulation of the transformer improves heat dissipation and prevents ingress of moisture· The toroidal construction benefits from smaller size and reduced weight compared to laminated transformers Toroidal technology is more energyweight efficient and cheaper to run when compared to traditional laminated transformers. Suitable products include most AC mains adaptors calculators electric razors radios ghetto blasters CD players some handheld games consoles air purifiers Christmas tree lights nebulisers and laptop and desktop computers TVs and Hi-fis ensure the rating is correct. Ideal for multimedia and AV equipment.

Sennheiser PC21 Over The Head, Monaural VoIP Headset ( Senn PC21 PC Headset ), at Maplins
· Excellent voice clarity · Adjustable microphone boom · Easy to use simply plugnplay · Perfect gear for VoIP The PC 21 is a single-sided starter headset with the most superior sound in its class providing great value for money. Its the perfect gear for voice recognition internet telephony and all VoIP applications. The stylish design and comfortable fit make it an ideal choice for business or private use.FeaturesExcellent voice clarity noise-canceling microphone filters background noise out Highly comfortable lightweight extendable headband for hours of use Adjustable microphone boom easy correct microphone positioning which keeps the speech clear Easy to use simply plugnplay Perfect gear for VoIP for office and home use

1MΩ to 10MΩ etal Film 0.6W Resistors ( Min Res 1M2 ), at Maplin
· Universal resistor with a superb specification· Can be used as a superior replacement wherever carbon film 14W 13W or 12W are specified since its size is the same as 14W types· Can be run continuously at 0.6W with ambient temperatures up to 70anddeg thanks to the highly even thermal characteristics of the ceramic substrate· Superior replacement to most metal oxide and thick film resistors due to its very tight tolerance andplusmn1 and its low temperature coefficient only 50ppm · Working voltage max 250V· Tolerance 1· Power rating 0·6W at 70anddegC· Temperature coefficient 50ppmanddegC· Noise level Typically 0.01 VV· Dimensions of body 6·5 l x 2·5diamm The values of resistors on this page are between 1MandOmega and 10MandOmega. The chart below shows the entire extended range of values we have available. To order values not on this page simply select the values you want from menu on the left hand side of this page

Electronic Die ( Electronic Dice ), at Maplin
Using 7 LEDs this project simulates a real die. When the push button is released the die rolls out slowly. Requires an 8 to 15V power supply or a 9V PP3 battery not included.

DVD-RW / DVD+RW 10-Packs ( VB DVD-RW 10pk JC ), at Maplin
· 4.7GB 120 minutes storage· Re writeable Available in DVDRW order code A83FK DVD-RW order code A84FK

TomTom GO 7000 Truck GPS ( TomTom GO 7000 Truck ), at Maplin
· Smart routes for trucks· Save time and money by taking the smartest routes · TomTom MapShare technology - correct your maps and share corrections with other users via TomTom Home website · Better service - better truck routes means you can give your customers more realistic arrival times · Safer driving - less stressed and more focused drivers are safer drivers especially when manoeuvring large vehicles in awkward spaces · Maps of UK and Europe 42 countries · 4.3-inch widescreen - see more and drive easily Designed specifically for drivers of HGVs the TomTom GO 7000 Truck takes the special needs of large vehicles into account when calculating the best route. It delivers routes that favour major roads avoid sharp turns and reflect the lower speeds at which trucks typically travel. This means that truckers can avoid small town roads and narrow residential areas where possible. The routing also takes access route restrictions into consideration when the driver enters dimensions and weight in the personal truck profile.Equipped with text-to-speech and voice address input the TomTom GO 7000 Truck increases driver safety by reducing the frequency with which drivers need to look at the display during the journey. Also featuring a Help-me menu and hands-free calling the TomTom GO 7000 Truck further increases driver safety.TomToms unique MapShare technology enhances your navigation experience because you can now make instant changes directly on your map. You can also benefit from the thousands of corrections made by TomTom users every day with access to the most recent user changes from the TomTom MapShare database. Plus with new TomTom Truck Map Share functionality truck drivers can also make corrections to their map by adding or changing access restrictions for roads based on dimension and weight.Please note that the GO 7000 is not equipped with LIVE services or TomToms HD Traffic.

R80 60W Coloured Reflector Bulbs ( R80 ES Blue ), at Maplins
· 80mm R80 Reflector· 60W output· ES E27 fitting· Available in a range of colours· 1500 hour life A range of coloured reflector bulbs as used for decorative and particularly disco lighting.

Clean Cut Micro Nipper ( ESD Micro Nipper ), at Maplins
· Manufactured from high carbon steel· Designed for delicate work· Sprung jaws and soft moulded handles offer ease of use and fast operation· Supplied with a conductive handle for ESD protection and should not be used on live circuitry· Suitable for cutting soft wire only Manufactured from high carbon steel this clean cut micro nipper is designed for delicate work. The sprung jaws and soft moulded handles offer ease of use and fast operation. This cutter is supplied with a conductive handle for ESD protection and should not be used on live circuitry. Suitable for cutting soft wire only.

60mm High Performance Fan ( Case Fan T/mal 60mm ), at Maplin
· For use in computer cases or power supplies· 3 lead wire with fan speed signal output · 3- to 4-pin adaptor plug to PS · 60mm diameter

Child Safety Blanking Plugs 5 Pack ( Blanking Plugs 5 Pk ), at Maplin
Designed to protect young children from inserting their fingers in to live plug sockets these blanking plugs are a must for any conscientious parent or guardian. Supplied in a pack of five to ensure that all sockets can be protected. The blanking plugs sit securely in the socket to make it difficult for young children to pull them out yet not so tight as to prevent access to the socket by adult hands.

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