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.

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Maplin Electrical website offers UK customers a vast range of Electrical products online including a constantly updated range of Web exclusives. From Washing Machines, Widescreen TV's to the Latest in Home Computing, Maplin caters for everyone!

14.4v 4400mah L/top Batt Compaq Presario 900,1500, 2800 ( Compal L/top Batt 39 ), at Maplin
andmiddot Quality laptop battery for this specific make of laptop

Dfx E-series Metal Detector ( Dfx Spectrum ), at Maplins
andmiddot Top of the range and the finest all-around metal detectorandmiddot Works well in all conditions on land and beachandmiddot Multiple Frequency Operationandmiddot EEPROM hunting programsandmiddot High-definition extended temperature displayandmiddot DSFandreg Signal Filtrationandmiddot Sweep Speed Adjustandmiddot Hot Rock Rejection. A complete range from total acceptance to total rejectionandmiddot Big bold VDI numbers read out alongside target icons with Whites exclusive Signagraphandreg Features explainedMultiple Frequency OperationHunt in 3 kHz 15 kHz or use both frequencies simultaneously. Best Data displays the most reliable target info or use Correlate to reject iron and other questionable targetsEEPROM hunting programsUse these Pro-designed programs or erase them and create name and store your own custom programsHigh-definition extended temperature displayEasier to see with double clock speed for very fast target responseDSFandreg Signal FiltrationChange your ground filtering at will from 2 filters to 6. Use 2 for quick response in high trash areas or 3 4 5 up to 6 for superior depth in mineralized groundsSweep Speed AdjustUse higher settings to move quickly through an area with few targets and lower settings when you want to move more slowly through areas where you need to get in between trash.With the many switch on and go programs plus the facility to create your own its easy to see on the display and hear the sound that signify treasure. The DFX then even tells you how deep you should dig.

Oem 3.5-inch Ide Hard Drives ( Oem 320gb 7200 Ide ), at Maplin
andmiddot Ideal for working with large files such as video processingandmiddot Great for upgradingandmiddot Wide range of available capacitiesandmiddot High-speed ATA-133 interface This range of high speed ATA IDE Hard drives offering high speed access ideal for working with large files such as video processing

Sdram Dimm Memory Modules ( 256mb Pc100 Dimm ), at Maplin
andmiddot One of the most cost-effective upgrades for a PCandmiddot Available in 100MHz to 133MHz versionsandmiddot Capacities of up to 512MB available This range of SDRAM memory modules operate at 3.3V and offer tremendous value. Please consult your PC handbook before fitting a memory module.

Variable Aerial Attenuator ( Variable Attenuator ), at Maplin
andmiddot Ideal for use when aerial signal is too strongandmiddot Universal - fine tune the attenuation to get a perfect pictureandmiddot Ideal for use when the level of attenuation is unknownandmiddot 0-20dB continuous variable attenuationandmiddot 75andOmega impedanceandmiddot Frequency range 5-1000MHzandmiddot Insertion loss less than 2dB Signals that are too stong can affect the clarity of your TV signal as much as too weak a signal. When the analogue signal is switched off in the UK the digital signal will be boosted from its current rate. This may mean that you had perfect signal before the switchover and then your digital picture breaks up or mosaics this is where the Variable Aerial Attenuator comes in. Its adjustable tuning means you need not worry about which attenuator to purchase this will cover the full range that will be required.

Universal Travel Adaptor Set ( Travel Adaptor ), at Maplin
andmiddot Contains 2 adaptors 1 continental 1 intercontinentalandmiddot Ideal for travelling to Europe America Australasia etcandmiddot Connects earthed or non earthed appliances Travel round the world and plug into worldwide power. The continental adaptor connects earthed or non-earthed appliances rated up to 1.5kW. The intercontinental adaptor connects non-earthed 2 wire appliances rated up to 1.5kW. Note This does not alter voltageMake sure your equipment can operate on the mains supply you are connecting to.

Sub-miniature Fully Enclosed Carbon Preset Potentiometers ( Hor Encl Preset 5m ), at Maplins
A new range of sub-miniature horizontal and vertical mounting linear track presets fully enclosed in a flame retardant plastic housing. The insulated slider can be adjusted from either side by a tool with a blade 1 to 2.3mm wide. Power rating 0..15W at 40anddegC. Tolerance andplusmn20 andplusmn30 2.2MandOmega and 4.7MandOmega. Enclosure is dust and splash proof. Dimensions 10 x 10.3 x 4.5mm. Vertical type fits flush to PCB 12.1mm overall height from PCB horizontal type sits 1.5mm proud of PCB 6mm overall height from PCB. Pins require 1.3mm dia. PCB holes. Pin length 4.5mm.The following values are available in horizontal types50andOmega 100andOmega 220andOmega 250andOmega 500andOmega 1k 2k5 5k 10k 25k 50k 100k 250k 500k 1M 2M5 5M.The following values are available in vertical types50andOmega 100andOmega 250andOmega 500andOmega 1k 2k5 5k 10k 25k 50k 100k 250k 500k 1M 2M5 5M.

Gold 3.5mm Mono Plug To Phono Socket Adaptor ( 3.5 To Phono Gold ), at Maplin
A high quality gold-plated adaptor which allows a phono plug to be used with a 3.5mm mono jack socket.

Insulated Crimp Terminal - ‘lucar’ Female ( Lucar Female Yellow ), at Maplins
Standard 14andquot receptacle auto connector. Tin-plated brass with vinyl-PVC insulation. The red types are suitable for cable from 0.4 to 1.0mm the blue 1.1 to 2.6mm and the yellow 2.5 to 6.5mm.

Single Surge Socket ( Surge Plug ), at Maplin
andmiddot Surge protected adaptor to provide protection for sensitive electronic equipmentandmiddot Provides protection during mains power surges and lightening strikesandmiddot LED indicator lights show that equipment is protected and that the power is onandmiddot Child safety shutters protect objects being inserted into the socketandmiddot Rated at 10A and 2500W

Prosound Light Bass 4 String Set - Ps40 ( Bass Strings 40 ), at Maplin
andmiddot A pack of 4 strings suitable for the majority of bass guitarsandmiddot Roundwound strings give a brighter tone with excellent clarityandmiddot Light gauge making them ideal for beginnersandmiddot Excellent core to wrap ratio giving awesome character of soundandmiddot Gauges 40 - 60 - 80 - 100andmiddot All strings are in Cortec anti-corrosive packaging prolonging the shelf and storage life of the strings ProSound Guitar Strings are designed to take away the worry of which set of strings to purchase. There are two bass guitar string sets a groove bass set and a lighter set more suitable for beginners. Manufactured in the UK to the strictest of quality control methods these strings sound excellent and have a prolonged life. All strings are in Cortec anti-corrosive packaging meaning your strings are of the highest quality when you need to string your guitar.

400w 12-inch Loudspeaker ( Qz29/n93fn Cover ), at Maplin
andmiddot Trapezoidal shape andmiddot Black carpet covering andmiddot Gun metal grey grilles and metalworkandmiddot Recessed pocket handles andmiddot 35mm top hat mount 2-way trapezoidal carpet-covered cabinet with 12-inch driver and one compression HF tweeter. Superior full metal grille provides more than adequate protection for the driver and tweeter a 35mm top hat black carpet cloth metal corners and a strap handle complete this high quality product. Optional soft cover available to protect your speakers in transit. Order code L68BK

Super Silver Oxide Batteries ( Silver Batt Sr41 ), at Maplins
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.

High Temperature Radial Electrolytic Capacitors ( 22uf50v 105c ), at Maplins
andmiddot A range of high temperature miniature radial electrolytic capacitorsandmiddot Offering excellent reliability and long life - up to 2000 hours at 105anddegC. The capacitors are ideal for use in the output circuits of switching power supplies and other high temperature environments such as monitors and automotive applications. At lower operating temperatures life expectancy is well over 10 to 15 years.

Bridge Rectifiers ( W10 ), at Maplin
A range of bridge rectifiers with a maximum reverse current per diode of 10A at the rated piv volts.All parts are RoHS compliant

Am/fm/shortwave Radio ( Am//fm/sw Radio ), at Maplin
andmiddot Excellent AMFM reception and 10 shortwavesandmiddot Analogue tuning with digital frequency readoutandmiddot Digital clock with alarm functionandmiddot Includes earbuds and protective pouch The E1100 is up for anything. It offers exceptional AM and FM reception plus access to 10 shortwave bands 13 16 19 22 25 31 41 49 60 75 metres and the protective case ensures it handles your active lifestyle. It runs off two AA batteries or AC adaptor sold separately has a key lock function a telescopic aerial for receiving FM and short wave and a ferrite aerial for medium wave. The digital clock has selectable 12 or 24-hour clock display format sleep function 5-120 minutes alarm function selectable by either buzzer or radio light and snooze function. Input for AC adaptor sold separately or runs off two AA batteries sold separately.

3mm Recessed Panel Indicator Leds And Bezels ( 3mm Blue Rec. Led ), at Maplins
A range of 3mm LED brass bodied chrome finished recessed indicators available in 5 colours. The LEDs are supplied with a washer and locking nut and have a recessed front panel. All colours have a reverse voltage of 5V a 6mm diameter drilling hole and an M6x0.5 thread.The bezels for this range of LEDs are available separately without the LEDs. They are available in either chrome Order Code N86AX or black Order Code N87AX.

13.8v 15a/18a Max Switched Mode Psu ( Dc 13.8v 207w Psu ), at Maplin
andmiddot DC 13.8V fixed andmiddot 15A18A max andmiddot DC output 4mm sockets and cigarette lighter socket andmiddot Fan assisted coolingandmiddot Mains power cord and mounting brackets included This quiet running switching mode power supply is designed for radio equipment. It is exceptionally immune to Radio Frequency Interference at close range. The thermostatic variable speed cooling fan is hardly audible even at its maximum speed. It has the small footprint of popular radio transceivers and a low profile casing.

An Introduction To Digital Photography With Vista ( Intro Dig Photogrphy ), at Maplin
Among the many topics explained are how toandmiddot Understand the basic features of a digital cameraandmiddot Transfer photographs from your digital camera to your PCandmiddot View your photographsandmiddot Save sort and file your photographsandmiddot Manipulate crop and carry out simple corrections to your photographsandmiddot Copy your photographs on to CD or DVDandmiddot Print your photographsandmiddot Share images with friends or family by e-mail or with an online album The friendly and practical approach of this book will help newcomers to digital photography and computing to easily learn the basics they will need when using a digital camera with a laptop or desktop PC. It is assumed that your PC uses Windows Vista however if it is a Windows XP machine the vast majority of this book will still apply. This book is written in plain English avoiding technical jargon and all illustrations are in full colour. It is suitable for all age groups from youngsters to the older generation.

3 Watt Wirewound Resistor ( W/w Min 68r ), at Maplins
A range of high quality wirewound resistors sealed in a high insulation cement box. The box is heat and moisture resistant and non-flammable. The resistors are low noise very stable and have an overload capability of ten times the rated power for 5 seconds. Values over 500andOmega are metal oxide film and these have an overload capability of five times the rated power for 5 seconds.

Equipment Wire (7/0.2) ( 7/0.2 Wire 10m Blk ), at Maplins
andmiddot A flexible wire for general interconnections within apparatus To DEF61-12 Part 6 Type 2 and BS4808 Part 2

Heat-shrinkable Sleeving ( 1.5mm Heatshrink 1m ), at Maplins
Heat-shrinkable tube with excellent flame-retardant flexibility and insulation properties. It is suitable for the electrical insulation and bonding of cables and connectors and for corrosion-proofing of metallic rods tubes and aerials. Made from chemical cross-linked by irradiation thermally stabilized flame retarded polyolefin.Standards UL224 VW-1 C-UL CSA C22.2 OFTOperating Temperature -55anddegC125anddegC Shrinking Temperature Start at 70anddegC and shrunk totally at 115anddegC Shrink Ratio 21

3-in-1 E-tester ( 3-in-1 E-tester ), at Maplin
andmiddot Non-contact voltage detectorandmiddot Auto ranging digital multimeterandmiddot LED Flashlightandmiddot Double moulded housing and test leadsandmiddot CATIII 1000Vandmiddot 0.2A500V resettable fuse protectionandmiddot 2000 counts LCD display

Telephone Recorder Accessory ( Phone Recorder ), at Maplins
Connect between the handset and base station of the phone and connect a cassette recorder with 3.5mm audio socket to record two-way telephone conversations.Suitable for use with telephones fitted with plug-in handset cords not suitable for use with cordless phones.

Humax 160gb Twin Tuner Freeview+ Pvr ( Humax Pvr9150t 160gb ), at Maplins
andmiddot Dont miss your favourite programmes againandmiddot Twin tuner - record 1 channel while watching anotherandmiddot Record 2 channels simultaneously while playing back a previous recording.andmiddot Power saving less than 1W in standbyandmiddot Provides you with up to 100 hours recording on an integrated 160GB HDD.andmiddot Compatible with the new Freeview servicesandmiddot MPEG-2 Digital and Fully DVB-T Compliantandmiddot Picture In Picture PIP for viewing 2 programmes on 1 screenandmiddot Pause and Play live TV Time Shift Recordingandmiddot One touch record scheduling in EPGandmiddot Common Interface for Pay TV Setanta compatibleandmiddot Software Upgrade via OTA and serial connection RS-232Candmiddot Dimensions 360w x 50h x 245d mmandmiddot Weight 2.9kg

Wide Range Probe Thermometer ( Ht Probe Thermometer ), at Maplins
andmiddot Ideal for measuring and monitoring temperatures in the heating and ventilation refrigeration laboratory and food industriesandmiddot 120mm stainless steel probeandmiddot Automatic power off functionandmiddot Data hold function A temperature probe with a wide temperature range ideal for measuring and monitoring temperatures in the electronics heating and ventilation refrigeration laboratory and food industries.

Snap-lock D-sub Plastic Hoods ( 25-way Snaplock Hood ), at Maplin
Plastic hoods that may be used with standard D-Sub connectors except the IDC type. Assembly of the hood is very quick and easy the hood simply snaps shut and locks by means of plastic clips. A flat bladed screwdriver can be used to re-open the hood if necessary. Supplied complete with thumbscrews and cable clamp available in 9 15 and 25-way versions.

Multimeter Fuse Selection ( 20mm Qb 500ma 10 Pk ), at Maplin
andmiddot To replace a fuse in the multimeters featured in Maplins range use the following fuses To replace a fuse in the multimeters featured on these pages use the following fuses

Standard Dual-gang Potentiometers ( Dual Pot Log 22k ), at Maplins
A range of rotary dual-gang carbon track potentiometers with printed circuit mounting terminals. Fixing hole required 10.5mm. Power rating 0.4W linear 0.2W log. Max. voltage 500Vdc. Tolerance andplusmn20. Overall shaft length 50mm.The following values are available with a linear track4k7 10k 22k 47k 100k 220k 470kThe following values are available with a logarithmic track10k 22k 47k 100k 220k.

Rj11 Line Cords ( Rj11 3m Modem Lead ), at Maplins
A range of RJ11 to RJ11 cables. Suitable for use as a replacement cable for modems requiring a pin to pin connection. Available in 3m and 10m.

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Wharfedale - www.wharfedale.co.uk Indesit - www.indesit.com Ariston - www.indesit.com Tannoy - www.tannoy.co.uk Whirlpool - www.whirlpool.co.uk Nad - www.nad.co.uk Pentax - www.pentax.co.uk Pentax - www.pentax.co.uk Pace - www.pace.co.uk Miele - www.miele.co.uk BOSCH - www.boschappliances.co.uk Pace - www.pace.co.uk Alpine - www.alpine-europe.com Hitachi - www.hitachi-consumer-eu.com JBL - www.jbl.com Sony - www.sony.co.uk Acoustic - www.acoustic-energy.co.uk Toshiba - www.toshiba.co.uk Acoustic - www.acoustic-energy.co.uk Admiral - www.maytag.com Electrolux - www.electrolux.co.uk Toshiba - www.toshiba.co.uk Netgem - www.netgem.com BOSCH - www.boschappliances.co.uk Alpine - www.alpine-europe.com Zanussi - www.zanussi.co.uk Aiwa - www.aiwa.co.uk Hoover - www.hoover.co.uk LEC - www.lec.co.uk Sony - www.sony.co.uk Thomson - www.thomson-europe.com Frigidaire - www.frigidaire.com Pentax - www.pentax.co.uk Hitachi - www.hitachi-consumer-eu.com Humax - www.humaxdigital.com

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