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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.

Mini Top Cutting Pliers ( Mini Top Cut Pliers ), at Maplin
· Heavy-duty design· Micro plating finish· Double dipped handles· Comfortable soft grip

Super Stereo Ear Kit ( Super Stereo Ear ), at Maplin
· Amplifier boosts sound 50 times · Headphone output· Volume control· Onoff switch A great kit for the hearing impaired espcially when watching TV or as a project.

Metal Film 2W Resistor ( 2W Res 220R ), at Maplin
A very high quality metal film resistor that is physically the same size as the 1W resistor yet has a superior specification.

Semiconductor Insulators ( TO3 Insulator ), at Maplin
Semiconductor insulating washers that give excellent heat conduction. 4 types are available TO3 TO66 TO220 and TOP3

Cable Clips ( Clip Flat 8mm 100Pk ), at Maplin
· Cost-effective and high quality· Quick and easy to use· Wide range of sizes and colours Manufactured in tough polypropylene with a pre-inserted hardened masonary nail. Available for round or flat cables in white brown or black as follows

High Quality F Plug Twin Pack ( HQ F Plug Twin Pk ), at Maplin
· Gold plated connectors· High quality F connectors· Ideal for satellite

Dusting Pump ( Dusting Rubber Pump ), at Maplin
· Rubber dusting pump with metal nozzle· Ideal for cleaning and dusting delicate objects

CAT 5e Cross-Over Cables ( Grey UTP X-over 5m ), at Maplin
Primarily used for straightforward networking of two PCs. Simply connect the LAN ports of two PCs or laptops with a cross-over cable to create a netwok with no additional hub required. Available in eight lengths.

11.1V 4400mAh L/top Batt Sony Vaio TR1 ( Sony L/Top Batt 14 ), at Maplins
· Quality laptop battery or this specific make of laptop

Encore Black ‘Play Now’ Guitar Blaster Pack ( Encore Elec Gtr Pack ), at Maplin
· Full guitar set guitar amp bag strings plectrum and instructional DVD - the ultimate beginners guitar· Vintage style comfort contoured body· Vintage profile maple neck with 10 inch radius rosewood overhung fingerboard - 650mm scale length· Traditional fulcrum style vibrato bridge with fully adjustable intonation saddles· Adjustable screw-in vibrato arm· Straight string-pull headstock design with single string tree · Graphite top nut for optimum string tension and tuning stability· Enclosed machine heads with classic round button shape· 3 x single coil Guitar Tech pickups with exposed pole pieces· Traditional Volume Tone Tone rotary controls· 5-way pickup selector switch offers classic blues rock and funk tones· 22 nickel silver frets· Classic shaped 3 ply scratchplate· Facelift Re-usable guitar body overlay· Includes B.B. Blaster 10 watt guitar amp· Kinsman carry bag· GYC guitar lead · Guitar tech guitar strap · Encore tutorial DVD · Spare set of strings · Plectrum · Tutor listing· The most important guitar youll ever buy is your first one... A great first guitar means youll want to play for the rest of your life Whether you play for personal enjoyment knowing that youre learning to play one of the most exciting of musical instruments or for relaxation or recreation or are fired up with the inspiration to get a band together get some gigs in pubs and clubs... whatever everyone famous started just the same way The tonewoods hardware pickups comfort balance playability and tone set Encore guitars apart giving them a credibility which will surprise even the most experienced player and inspire the first time player to play play now and carry on playing Encore Blaster Series guitars feature specially created vintage-voiced pickups to produce astonishingly accurate and authentic tone. Hardware too is fundamental to tone and performance. The Encore Blaster Series features custom-designed hardware and vibrato bridges which significantly enhance the superb tone and playability of these guitars.

PIC In Practice ( PIC In Practice ), at Maplins
· A practical guide for all newcomers to the PIC microcontroller· Discover micro electronics by building PIC circuits· Based on Manchester Metropolitan Universitys highly successful short courses on the PIC PIC in Practice is a graded course based around the practical use of the PIC microcontroller through project work. Principles are introduced gradually through hands-on experience enabling students to develop their understanding at their own pace.This book can be used at a variety of levels. The carefully graded practicals make it ideal for colleges and schools many university students and professionals and also newcomers to PIC. In addition electronics hobbyists will find this book an exciting introduction to the world of microcontrollers.PIC in Practice introduces applications using the popular 16F84 device and includes sections on the 16C711 12C508 16F87X and the latest 16F627 devices.

5-Piece Silicon Carbide Sharpening Stones ( 5Pc Stone Sharpener ), at Maplin
· Ideal for sharpening many different items· 150 x 50 x 25mm stones with combination fine and medium sharpening surfaces· Triangle flat and half round 150 x 10mm stone· Also includes a stubby stone 75 x 25mm

14.8V 4400mAh L/top Batt Acer TravelMate C310 ( Acer L/Top Batt 69 ), at Maplin


K8088 RGB Controller Kit ( K8088 RGB Controller ), at Maplin
· Ideal for use with flexible LED light strips· Suitable for both incandescent bulbs and LEDs· Up and down level adjustment for each output· Hard transition effects running light strobe colour loops etc... · Smooth fade effects colour change flame effect random colours slow off etc...· Wide ranging effects speed adjustment· High power MOSFET outputs· Requires power supply - DC 10-15V 9A max.

Extension Leads ( 4W Extn Lead 5m Wht ), at Maplins
· A range of extension leads with varying numbers of sockets and cable lengths· Increase the number of appliances you can connect to the mains· Allows you to add extra sockets where they are needed the most· Fitted with a 13A mains plug· Available in black and white A range of distribution boards ready connected to a length of mains cable and terminated in a 13A mains plug. Available in the following configurations

Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Kit ( Ultrasonic Park Sens ), at Maplins
· Audible warning of obstacles· Easy to install· Adjustable range This Sonic Car Parking Radar System is designed to assist your or your partners parking skills by using ultrasonics to measure a distance. A sensor is mounted at the back of the car and gives an indication of the distance between your car and the car parked behind you or other obstacles only at the same height as the sensor. When the preset minimum distance is crossed an audible signal is generated.

10-Piece HSS 1mm Twist Drill Bits ( 10pc 1mm HSS/ Bit ), at Maplin
· 10 miniature 1mm drill bits· Ideal for PCB or hobby work· 33mm length

D Alkaline Batteries ( Ultra+ D 4 Pack ), at Maplin
· Complete range of D alkaline batteries

6-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set ( 6Pc Precision Set ), at Maplin
· Chrome vanadium shafts and rotating end caps on handle· Includes slotted bits 2.0 x 45mm 3.0 x 75mm and 4.0 x 100mm· Includes Pozi bits PZ00 x 45mm PZ0 x 75mm and PZ1 x 100mm· Supplied on fold out stand for ease of access and storage

Standard Bipolar PNP Power Transistors ( BD912 ), at Maplins
A range of standard bipolar power PNP transistors in TO and SOT style cases.

Solid Core Wire (1/0·6) ( Bell Wire Black ), at Maplin
To DEF61-12 Part 6 Type 2A wire having a single solid core ideal for plate-wiring running wires across a chassis with all wires straight or at right-angles to one another because wire stays exactly in formed shape without ties.

Copper-Clad Boards ( PCB F.Glass Med Dble ), at Maplin
A range of copper-clad boards suitable for making your own printed-circuit boards.The following types and sizes are availableSingle-sided SRBP203 x 102mm 8 x 4in. Small single HX00A254 x 152mm 10 x 6in. Medium single WF38R 305 x 203mm 12 x 8in. Large single WF39NSingle-sided Fibreglass203 x 102mm 8 x 4in. Small single HX01B254 x 152mm 10 x 6in. Medium single WF40T305 x 203mm 12 x 8in. Large single WF41UDouble-sided Fibreglass254 x 152mm 10 x 6in. Medium double WF42V305 x 203mm 12 x 8in. Large double FA59P

Metallised Ceramic Plate Capacitors ( Ceramic 2700 ), at Maplins
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

5-in-1 Digital Multi-tester ( 5in1 Enviro Meter ), at Maplins
· Sound light temperature humidity and electrical multimeter all in one· Easy to use· 3andhalf digit LCD screen· Includes 1 x 9V battery Order code L46AL The 5-in-1 multi-function environment meter has been designed to combine the functions of sound meter light meter humidity meter thermometer and electrical multimeter into one easy to use instrument with scores of practical applications in schools offices factories homes etc.

Perforated Metal Strips ( Perf Met Strip(5Pk) ), at Maplin
A pack of metal strips measuring approximately 300 x 10mm and 0.5mm thick ideal for producing ties and struts for models and for providing rigid straps for mounting motors etc. Each pack contains five strips constructed from galvanised steel to prevent rusting and discolouration.

6-Section Swivel Base Aerial ( 6 Sect Swivel Aerial ), at Maplin
· Telescopic aerial with base which swivels and rotates· Aerial extends from 275mm to 980mm· Requires a 9.53mm diameter cut-out for mounting· Base section diameter 6mm

Polypropolene Capacitors with Metal Foil ( 1250V 4700pF PolyP ), at Maplin
· Extremely high pulse duty· Self-healing· Internal series connection· Very low dissipation factor· Negative capacitance versus temperature· RoHS compliant 200295EC These capacitors are ideal for high pulse high frequency applications such as switch mode power supplies converters in drives and power electronics deflection systems in monitors and TV sets and electronic ballasts

Belkin 7-Way 3m Surge Protector ( Belkin7W3mTel/F-Coax ), at Maplins
· Seven surge protected sockets with 3m of cable· Includes phone fax and modem sockets 1 in 2 out· Unlimited lifetime Connected Equipment Warranty to insure your connected equipment and give you peace of mind· Ideal for PCs laptops printers telecoms TVs etc· 2 sockets rotate 180anddeg for awkward shaped plugs· Spoiler Cable Systemand153 for easy and clutter-free cable management· BlockSpaceand153 sockets provide room for large AC adaptor blocks without covering an unused socket· Safety shutters over live and neutral ports help to protect users and their children

6-Channel Audio/Video Switcher Hub ( 6 In 1 Out Vid Swtch ), at Maplin
· 6 inputs to1 output ideal for DVD VCR Sky CableTV PS2 camcorder etc.· SCART S-video composite video and stereo audio inputs· IR remote control· Can learn codes from another remote control· Composite and S-video outputs· Ideal as the hub of your home entertainment system For ultimate versatility this 6-way audiovideo switcher features SCART sockets on two inputs and S-video and phono RCA inputs for composite video and stereo audio on four inputs. The output is via 4-pin S-video and video and stereo audio phono sockets. A built-in amplifier compensates for insertion losses. Inputs can be selected using the front panel push buttons or the IR remote control. This source selector can also learn the codes from another remote control useful if the original is lost or broken. Supplied complete with 4-pin mini-DIN S-VHS lead and phonoSCART output leads.

UBC 3500XLT Handheld Scanner ( Handheld Scanner ), at Maplin
· The most comprehensive list of features ever offered by bearcat · 10 programmable search banks· 3 selectable band plans· Air band search - pre-programmed· Close call RF capturedo not disturb· Quick keys· Frequency steps· CTCSS and DCS squelch· Lockout function· Alarm function· Repeater function· Automatic channel steps· Scan delay function· Custom screen· Quick recall· Alpha-numeriic tags· Data Skip· Auto store· Battery-save function· Cloning function· SMA antenna· Chanel hold function· AGC function· Display contrast control Its rare to find a scanner at this price with so many features including 2500 dynamic channels close call dropout delay channel alert memory check scan and search operation custom alerts automatic channel steps quick recall text tagging data skip memory backup PC control and cloning ...the list goes onSupplied with wrist strap AC adaptor batteries belt clip BNCSMA adaptor owners manual

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