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Admiral - www.maytag.com Denon - www.denon.co.uk Frigidaire - www.frigidaire.com Sony - www.sony.co.uk Ariston - www.indesit.com Electrolux - www.electrolux.co.uk Candy - www.candy-domestic.co.uk KEF - www.kef.co.uk Arcam - www.arcam.co.uk Nad - www.nad.co.uk Panasonic - www.panasonic.co.uk Parkinson-Cowan - www.parkinson-cowan.co.uk Daewoo - www.daewooelectronics.co.uk Alpine - www.alpine-europe.com Cannon - www.cannongas.co.uk Minolta - www.minolta.co.uk Tricity-Bendix - www.tricity-bendix.co.uk Toshiba - www.toshiba.co.uk Cannon - www.cannongas.co.uk Panasonic - www.panasonic.co.uk Loewe - www.loewe.de Admiral - www.maytag.com Thomson - www.thomson-europe.com Netgem - www.netgem.com Olympus - www.olympus.co.uk Dyson - www.dyson.co.uk Sharp - www.sharp.co.uk Samsung - www.samsung-europe.com Vax - www.vax.co.uk Sanyo - www.sanyo.co.uk JVC - www.jvc-europe.com Minolta - www.minolta.co.uk Arcam - www.arcam.co.uk Indesit - www.indesit.com Parkinson-Cowan - www.parkinson-cowan.co.uk

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The enviable reputation of Maplin has been established over many years, and is built upon the well-founded principles of respecting one's customers and offering value for money. Maplin brand-name which is recognised throughout the UK, and also far beyond. When you buy from Maplin Website you wont be disappointed!

Miniature L-shaped Hex Key Set ( Miniature Hex Key ), at Maplins
· Miniature hex set ranging from 0.7 - 3.0mm· Consists of 7 hex keys in total Miniature hex set ranging from 0.7-3.0mm.

Mouse Mats ( Mouse Mat 6mm Black ), at Maplin
· Ideal accessory for the modern PC· Thickness: 6mm· Comes in blue green grey black or red We offer a range of computer accessories designed to compliment modern PCs.This range of mouse mats includes designs in 6mm thickness in varying colours.

D Alkaline Batteries ( Duracell D X 2 Pack ), at Maplin
· Complete range of D alkaline batteries

Rechargeable Lead-acid Batteries ( 7ah L/acid Bat 12v ), at Maplin
A range of premium brand maintenance-free sealed construction lead-acid batteries combining small size with high output and long life. The batteries are classified as “non-spillable" having unique sealing techniques to guarantee that no electrolyte leakage can occur. A service life of 5 years should be expected if the batteries are used most often in the “floating" or “standby" modes of operation. When charging do not exceed 25% of the battery charge rate e.g. 8Ah capacity max charge should be 2A. All the batteries have a pair of moulded-in blade terminals which can accept the 1/4" (6.35mm) push-on connectors shown in the Connectors section.

Copper-clad Boards ( Pcb F.glass Lrg Dbl ), at Maplin
A range of copper-clad boards suitable for making your own printed-circuit boards.The following types and sizes are available:Single-sided SRBP:203 x 102mm (8 x 4in.) (Small single) (HX00A)254 x 152mm (10 x 6in.) (Medium single) (WF38R) 305 x 203mm (12 x 8in.) (Large single) (WF39N)Single-sided Fibreglass:203 x 102mm (8 x 4in.) (Small single) (HX01B)254 x 152mm (10 x 6in.) (Medium single) (WF40T)305 x 203mm (12 x 8in.) (Large single) (WF41U)Double-sided Fibreglass:254 x 152mm (10 x 6in.) (Medium double) (WF42V)305 x 203mm (12 x 8in.) (Large double) (FA59P)

Usb2.0 To Ethernet Adaptor ( Usb2 To Lan Adaptor ), at Maplins
· Converts a USB port to a 10/100 Ethernet connector· Plug your broadband or other network device into a USB port· Compatible with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0· Half and full-duplex operation

C Size Battery Holders ( 1c Battery Box ), at Maplin
A range of battery holders to suit standard C size batteries. In the table below the 'Type’ column indicates how many batteries fit each holder. The holders are moulded in black polythene.Type 237 Size (mm) 446 Connection 712 Code1 A range of battery holders to suit standard C size batteries. In the table below the 'Type’ column indicates how many batteries fit each holder. The holders are moulded in black polythene.

5mm Rounded Panel Indicator Leds And Bezels ( 5mm White Prom. Led ), at Maplin
A range of 5mm LED brass bodied chrome finished prominent indicators available in 5 colours. The LEDs are supplied with a washer and locking nut and have a rounded front panel. All colours have a reverse voltage of 5V an 8mm diameter drilling hole and a M8x0.75 thread.The bezels for this range of LEDs are available separately without the LEDs. They are available in either chrome (Order Code N88AX) or black (Order Code N89AX).

D-type Gender Changers ( L Prfl M/m 9w Gend ), at Maplin
A range of low profile gender changers for D-type connectors.Gender changers are available in four versions in both 9 way and 25 way formats.JW57M = 9 way Male-Male JW58N = 9 way Female-Female JM48C = 25 way Male-Male JM49D = 25 way Female-Female A range of low profile gender changers for D-type connectors.Gender changers are available in four versions in both 9 way and 25 way formats.JW57M = 9 way Male-Male JW58N = 9 way Female-Female JM48C = 25 way Male-Male JM49D = 25 way Female-Female

Signal Strength Meter ( Sig Strength Meter ), at Maplin
A square-faced signal strength meter which may be back-lit to show up a green scale. Scale is marked 'Signal’ and 0 to 5 for calibration.

Alrec Lansing Vs2420 Speakers ( Vs2420 ), at Maplin
· Compact sound system offering excellent value for money· Delivers crisp clean sound from custom-engineered dual full-range 2.5 inch speakers· Benefit from highs mid-ranges and lows from efficient satellites that take up minimum space on your desk.· Controls positioned to the front of the speakers for convenience· Headphone jack and a secondary jack connect your MP3 or CD player whilst still linked to your PC

Piano Black Indoor Amplified Tv Aerial ( Indoor Aer Amp - Blk ), at Maplin
· Boosted reception for better picture quality· Compatible with analogue and digital TV signals· Plug into a TV digital set top box or digital TV· Adjustable gain to fine tune the best reception· Stylish modern piano black finish· Up to 45dB signal gain· Rotatable aerial to achieve the best TV reception· Telescopic aerials to fine tune TV image

Plastic 1/4” Stereo Line Socket ( Stereo Line Skt ), at Maplin
A standard 1/4in. (6.35mm) stereo line socket with plastic barrel and moulded cable strain relief.

Square Panel Neon ( Pan Neon Amber ), at Maplin
Moulded body with built-in resistance for 220-240V use. Available with red green or amber lens. Requires a 10mm mounting cut-out in panel. Overall dimensions: 38mm long 12mm square lens.

8mm 12v Panel Mount Leds With Chrome Bezels ( 12v Blu Chrm Pan Led ), at Maplin
A range of 12V 8mm panel mounting LEDs with chrome bezels available in 5 colours. The LEDs are supplied with a washer and locking nut . All colours have a reverse voltage of 5V an 8mm diameter drilling hole and a thread size M8x0.75mm.

Usb To Twin Serial Ports ( Usb - 2 Serial Ports ), at Maplins
· Used to connect serial devices such as modems to a PC or laptop''s USB port · Consists of a USB A type plug on one end and two male 9-pin serial connector on the other · Uses high quality cable strain reliefs and moulded connectors · Complete with instructions Easily connect your serial device to a USB port on a PC or MAC with this USB serial convertor. It opperates as a bridge between one USB port and a two standard RS-232 serial ports it can connect any RS-232 devices to a DB 9 Pin Male.

0.1inch Series Straight Plug Pcb Header ( Pcb Latch Pl 10w ), at Maplin
· These connectors are intended as a simple and inexpensive method of making cable to printed circuit board connections· The pins are at standard 0.1inch (2.54mm) pitch Thesheader plugs are designed primarily for accepting the matching sockets below allowing cables to be plugged on to circuit boards or circuit boards to be plugged together. The pins protrude 3.4mm from the base and require 1mm diameter holes for soldering to the PCB. The pins are 7.5mm long above the base and the header features a locking and polarising clip. Both plugs and sockets may be butted up end-to-end to form connectors with any number of ways from two upwards. Rated: 2.5A AC 250 V.

Solar-powered Travel Bag ( Solar Travel Bag ), at Maplin
· Stylish and portable charging bag that powers most electronic gadgets: anywhere anytime· Charges your handheld devices such as mobile phone MP3 player games console etc while you are on the move· Will charge the average mobile phone in under 5 hours (depending on the battery capacity)· 1.35W 245mA premium quality crystalline solar cells · Overcharge discharge and short circuit protection Contents:Travel bag with integrated solar panel1 x connecting cable1 x USB adaptor3 x mobile phone adaptors (old style Nokia tip 3.5mm diameter Samsung A288 tip and Sony-Ericsson T28 tip)

Grey Abs Plastic Box ( Abs Box 2004/14 ), at Maplin
· A range of low cost plastic boxes moulded in grey ABS with brass inserts · Moulded guide slots for easy fitting of 1.5mm PCBs· Lugged versions for panel/wall mounting· The lid is lipped to ensure a good fit and fixing screws are supplied A range of plastic boxes moulded in grey ABS with brass inserts. The lid is lipped to ensure a good fit and fixing screws are supplied. The boxes have guide slots for holding 1.5mm thick PCBs.

100ω To 300ω Metal Film 0.6w Resistors ( Min Res 270r ), at Maplins
· Universal resistor with a superb specification· Can be used as a superior replacement wherever carbon film 1/4W 1/3W or 1/2W are specified since it''s size is the same as 1/4W types· Can be run continuously at 0.6W with ambient temperatures up to 70° 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 ±1% and its low temperature coefficient only 50ppm · Working voltage max: 250V· Tolerance: 1%· Power rating: 0·6W at 70°C· Temperature coefficient: 50ppm/°C· Noise level: Typically 0.01 V/V· Dimensions of body: 6·5 (l) x 2·5(dia)mm The values of resistors on this page are between 100Ω and 300Ω. 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

Firewire 400 6-pin To 6-pin Leads ( 1394a 6(m)-6(m) 4.5m ), at Maplin
· Firewire 400 leads - also known as 1394a· 6-pin male to 6-pin male connection· Suitable for speeds up to 400Mbps· Fully shielded for error-free connections· Gold plated connections· Available in 1.5m 3m and 4.5m lengths. With Firewire 400 data speeds up to 400Mbps these cables are designed to allow full speed connections with error free transmission.Available in 1.5m 3m and 4.5m lengths.

Composite Video A/v Lead ( 3x Phono Lead 1.5m ), at Maplin
· Nickel plated connectors· Fully screened cable· Durable PVC jacket· Cable strain relief to protect the cable· Available in 2 lengths 1.5m and 3m A lead with three phono plugs to three phono plugs typically used with yellow for video red for right audio and white for left audio.

5-port Unmanaged Ethernet Switch ( Ng 5-port Switch ), at Maplin
· Automatically sense the right networking speed: 10 or 100 Mbps· Operate silently engineered without the need for internal fans· No software to configure operate as soon as connected· Housed in compact sturdy metal cases for years of dependable use Fast Ethernet ConnectivityThe FS105 unmanaged switch is the standard based for easy integration of Ethernet (10 Mbps) and Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) devices. This switch features five ports. All the ports provide automatic speed and duplex sensing plus Auto Uplink to adjust for straight-through or crossover cables and make the right connection. Easy to UseOnce you connect the hardware your switch is operating. Auto Negotiation takes care of the speed and duplex while Auto Uplink eliminates the need for toggle switches or special crossover cables. Value for MoneyNETGEAR''s ProSafe FS105 unmanaged switch provides your network with high-speed 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for as many as five users. Engineered without the need for internal fans it operates silently.

Dual Impedance Dynamic Microphone ( Dynamic Dual-z Mic ), at Maplins
· High or low impedance unidirectional microphone· Includes fixed 3 metre 1/4 inch jack lead· Dynamic microphone - no power source required· Includes Hi-Z / Lo-Z / off switch A plastic-bodied microphone for general voice applications with the advantage of either high or low impedance operation.

Thermal Fuses ( Thermal Fuse 93c ), at Maplin
A range of thermal fuses which will protect equipment from excessive temperature rises. They are not resettable and must be replaced if 'blown’. NOTE: when installing any of these devices never solder directly to the wire leads – you must use screw terminals terminal blocks or crimped on connectors.Specifications:

Twin Count Down & Up Timer ( Dual Count Down Tmr ), at Maplin
· Counts up or down from/to 99 minutes 59 seconds or 99 hours 59 minutes· Twin timer display· Simple to use· Loud electronic alarm · Integrated stand and magnetic mounts· Operates on 1 x AAA battery (supplied)

Electronic Component Lucky Bags ( L/bag Foil Caps ), at Maplins
· Contains an assortment of widely used components types and values· Includes resistors capacitors LEDs transistors diodes ICs and more This range of component lucky bags offer great value for money and contain an random assortment of widely used types & values.

Rotary Switches ( Rotary Sw3b ), at Maplin
A high quality rotary switch moulded in glass-filled nylon. Indexing 30 . 6.3mm (1/4in.) spindle. 9.5mm (3/8in.) bush. With adjustable rotation limit stop. Silver-plated contacts.The following types are available:Break before Make action1 Pole 12 way: FF73Q2 Pole 6 way: FF74R3 pole 4 way: FF75S4 pole 3 way: FF76HMake before Before action1 Pole 12 way: N89BX2 Pole 6 way: N90BX3 pole 4 way: N91BX

135w Rotary Multi-tool ( 135w Rotary Tool ), at Maplin
· Variable speed· Flexible shaft· Locking button· Tripod· 217 accessories· Carry / storage case

Hexagonal Tapped Spacer ( Hex. Tap Spacer 8 ), at Maplin
· A range of hexagonal tapped spacers· Made from from UL approved nylon 66 94V-2· Supplied in packs of 10

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