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Standard Energy Saving Bulbs ( 20W Energy GLS B22 ), at Maplin
· Reduce your electricity bill with this range of low energy bulbs· Uses 80 less energy· Lasts 8 times longer· Up to 8000 hours lamp life·Ideal for home and office A range of low energy bulbs in 13W and 20W with both Bayonet Cap BC and Edison Screw ES connection which will fit most existing light fittings and directly replace ordinary light bulbs.Not suitable for use with dimmers.

Omni-Directional Sub-Miniature Microphone ( Submin Omni Insert ), at Maplin
Type EM-60B is a sub-miniature omni-directional electret condenser microphone only 9.8mm diameter and 7mm thick.

AC/DC Fixed Voltage 400mA Regulated Power Supplies ( 3V DC 400mA Supply ), at Maplin
· Interchangeable output plugs· Fixed output voltage· Robust black ABS housing· Thermal fuse protection· LED indicator

Canon Pixma IP1800/2500 Colour Cartridge ( Canon Pixma No.38 ), at Maplin
· Canon CL-38 Colour Ink Cartridge· Capacity 9ml Compatible Printers -Pixma MP300MX310 iP1800iP1900iP2500iP2600MP140MP190MP210MP220MP470

Metallised Polyester (PET) Capacitors ( 63V 6800pF Met Poly ), at Maplins
· High volume capacitance ratio· Self healing· RoHS compliant 200295EC· Ideal for general DC applications· Ideal for by-pass blocking coupling decoupling and timing applications Ideal for general DC applications such as by-pass blocking coupling decoupling and timing.

Metal 5-Pin DIN Plug ( Metal 5-Pin DIN Plug ), at Maplin
A metal-bodied shielded 5-pin DIN plug 180anddeg type A with cable strain-relief. Frequently used for MIDI DMX lighting and audio purposes.

IDE Cables ATA 166 ( ATA 166 Cable 70cm ), at Maplin
· 80-conductor cable· Available in 30cm 45cm 70cm and 1m lengths· Suitable for all IDE disk drives but especially designed for the faster ATA 66 ATA 100 ATA 133 and ATA 166 hard disk drives· All cables have two connectors for connecting a single drive to an IDE channel on the motherboard or controller card· The ZP37S has three connectors for connecting one master and one slave drive· Colour of cable may vary

Weatherproof Sunset Timer Switch ( Sunset Timer Switch ), at Maplins
· Ideal for switching up to 1400W of lights or appliances within the garden· Triggered by twilight - as daylight fades a sensor activates the switch· Timer control for up to 8 hours· Weatherproof - IP44 rated· Includes mounting screws

AA Size Battery Holders ( 1AA Battery Box ), at Maplins
A range of battery holders to suit standard AA size batteries. . The holders are moulded in black polythene. A range of battery holders to suit standard AA size batteries. In the table below the Type column indicates how many batteries fit each holder. The holders are moulded in black polythene.

300mm (12”) 300W Bass Speaker ( Eminence Gamma 12 ), at Maplin
Materials of construction· Kapton coil former for increased rigidity and thermal protection· Polyamide-imide coated two-layer aluminium voice coil for lower mass and increased sensitivity· Ferrite magnet · Vented core for increased power handling· Premium pressed steel basket for maximum strength· Paper cone · Cloth cone edge · Solid composition felt dust cap For all high power bass applications including bass guitar.

Coloured Dichroic Lamps ( Dichroic Green ), at Maplin
A range of 12V 50W low voltage dichroic lamps in brilliant colours ideal for imaginative lighting schemes and displays. Unlike cheaper versions that just laquer the front glass these have specially coated coloured reflectors for maximum coloured light output. These lamps fit standard dichroic fittings and run from standard lighting transformers. Beam angle 13andltsupandgtoandltsupandgt. Available in red blue green yellow purple lilac and pink.

Polyester Layer Capacitors ( Poly Layer 0.22 ), at Maplins
· 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.

3 Watt Wirewound Resistor ( W/W Min 0.1R ), 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.

275A Battery Switch ( 275A Battery Switch ), at Maplins
· Heavy duty battery isolation switch· Designed for use in static and portable applications including· Ideal for standby DC systems boats vehicles caravans and RVs· All battery banks should have a form of isolation for safety purposes· Suitable for 12 24 32 and 48V DC systems· Can be panel or surface mounted· Knob is removable for security· For indoor and outdoor use SpecificationsDimensions 68 x 68 x 110mmRating 275A continuous 455A intermittent 1250A surgeConnections 2 x M10 tin plated copper studs

One For All - Flat Indoor Aerial ( Flat Antenna ), at Maplin
· Ultra flat design and construction to easily hide behind a flat screen TV or cabinet· High quality indoor aerial for receiving digital and analogue channels· Patented technology guarantees best omni-directional reception· State of the art microcontroller amplifier - up to 41dB gain· Compatible with terrestrial HD signals where available· Minimises interference from other equipment DECT wireless headphones mobiles etc with the filters· Powered by power supply inlcuded or digital set top box· Includes 4 metre coaxial cable· Dimensiopns 335l x 335w x 15d mm The One for All Flat Indoor aerial is a revolutionary amplified TV and Digital Radio DAB aerial that gives excellent performance due to the ultra-flat design and the patented array technique used. This aerial will work in almost any position and can even be mounted behind furniture.

High Quality S-VHS Leads ( SVHS - SVHS 3m ), at Maplin
· 24K hard gold-plated connectors· Lifetime warranty· High quality oxygen-free copper OFC multi-strand cable· Durable and highly flexible PVC outer jacket· Pure copper braid and aluminium foil dual shielding· Available in 5 lengths including extra-short and extra long The Nikkai Pure Connectivity S-VHS interconnect has individually screened cores for maximum S-video performance. The cable is specifically designed for video signals and uses 4-pin mini-DIN connectors. This high quality S-video lead provides the ideal upgrade from the standard interconnects supplied with most video equipment. Available in five lengths 0.75m 1.5m 3m 5m and 10m.

Ambersil 40+ Multi-Purpose Spray 400ml ( Ambersil 40+ ), at Maplin
· Cleans and protects drives out moisture stops squeaks loosens rusted parts and frees seized mechanisms· Multi-purpose industrial strength lubricant· Quickly frees seized nuts bolts and fasteners · Excellent water displacement and anti-corrosion performance· Remains operational at sub-zero temperatures· Safe on most paints rubbers and plastics· Quick and simple one handed operation

4-Channel CCTV Recorder (DVR) with Built in 7-Inch TFT Monitor ( 7In TFT DVR 160GB HD ), at Maplins
· Small and compact - ideal for the home and small business premises· 4-Channel DVR with 100fps real-time recording capability· Real-time recording and motion detection · 250GB HDD· Built-in 7-inch A-grade LCD panel· Triplex operation Playback Recording Ethernet· USB Pen-stick for easy back up· Connect to a network and view cameras anywhere in the world over the internet· Mouse control for ease of use· Modified MJPEG video compression format· 4 Video inputs BNC

BC Coloured Pygmy Bulbs ( 15W BC Amb Pygmy ), at Maplin
· Ideal for use in confined spaces· Bayonet Cap base fitting· Rated at 15W · Available in amber red blue green and pink Five standard bayonet BC fitting pygmy bulbs suitable for use in confined spaces and used extensively in display cabinets etc.

24-Piece Alligator Clip Assortment ( 24 Pc Elect. Clips ), at Maplins
· Make your own low-voltage jumper leads· Repair broken leads on test equipment and chargers

General Purpose Motors ( RE280 Motor + Brkt ), at Maplins
A range of good quality motors with removable brackets.Full data available.

Conduit Racking ( Conduit Racking25x30 ), at Maplin
Plastic slotted conduit which is useful for forming wiring around rack type applications quickly and easily without the prolific use of cable ties.As supplied the conduit can be used with cables up to 8mm in diameter. Larger cables may be accommodated by snapping out sections of the conduit. The conduit has additional slots in the base of the channel for fixing purposes. Available in two sizes 25 x 60mm and 25 x 30mm.

Gold-Plated Phono Socket Splitter ( Phono Skt Splitter ), at Maplins
· Used to split or combine phono signals· Gold plated for clarity· Inputoutput socket marked with wider bands around the body

Slip Mat ( Numark Slip Matt ), at Maplins
· Anti-static slip mat· Essential for scratching and mixing

Standard Candle Bulbs ( 25W Candle Opal BC ), 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

500GB Cyclone HD Media Player/Recorder ( 500GB HD Media Play ), at Maplin
· Play video audio and image files through your TV· Supports 1080i High definition video via the HDMI port· High-speed external hard disk with stand-alone media player· Load your videos pictures and music· Built in digital record function record directly to HDD or USB· Schedule timer record and time shift features· Download video audio and images via your PC and immediately play them back through your TV· 500GB 3.5-inch high speed SATA hard disk drive installed· LAN network connection 10100Mbps allowing multi way file transfer between network USB and HDD· Network support transfer data between player and PC and stream media data· Can be used as a standard external hard drive to backup your PC data· Smooth fast forward and rewind functions· Multi-language support· Navigate using the included remote control· Supports DivX and XviD video file formats· Supports Photo slide show and play music in the background· High speed USB2.0 connection· Video VOB DVD file MPEG MPEG4 AVI DivX v3.1145 XviD· Audio MP3 AC3 WMA WAV· Image JPEG JPG BMP· HDMI Composite video stereo audio channels· Resolutions up to 1080i· Media format support FAT32 NTFS· Supports Windows 98SEME2000XP2000 and Vista Cyclone external media player hard drive unit lets you simply connect to your PC add music files pictures and videos and then play them direct through your TV in 1080i high definition No computer required It also has a built in digital record function allowing you to record directly to HDD or USB. Comes complete with remote control and a built in 500GB hard drive ready to load all your favourite films music and mp3 files or record them from your TV.

HandleEasy 330 Big Button Mobile ( Doro HandleEasy 330 ), at Maplin
· Large easy to read colour display· Extra large buttons for ease of use· Full SMS capability· One Touch alarm call in case of emergency· FM Radio· Torch· Clear vibrant speakerphone· Headset included· Caller ID log· 100 name and number phonebook· 10 Polyphonic ringtones· Up to 4 hours talktime and 130 hours standby HandleEasy 330gsm is an easy to use mobile phone for everyday calling and text messaging. Big buttons make it easy to dial and to write SMS messages and the colour screen features large characters. There is also a vibrating ringer to alert you of incoming calls and a handy speakerphone.

11.1V 3800mAh L/top Batt Panasonic ToughBook CF-73 ( P/Sonic L/Top Batt10 ), at Maplin
· Quality laptop battery for this specific make of laptop

Standard Potentiometers with Switch ( Sw Pot Lin 470k ), at Maplin
A range of rotary carbon track potentiometers with DPST switch. The potentiometer has printed circuit mounting terminals.

Gear Sets ( Spur Gear Set ), at Maplins
MFAA range of packs containing gears in the sizes and quantities indicated in the table belowOrder208Size612No inCode208612PackWC78K208Ratio gear 2.9mm 208bore x 4812 teeth6122 A range of packs containing gears in the sizes and quantities indicated in the table below

Potting Boxes ( Potting Box Medium ), 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

Digital Carbon Monoxide Alarm ( Digital CO Alarm ), at Maplin
· Protection from the silent killer· Battery operated use it anywhere in your home· Digital display· Accurate readout 10-999parts per million ppm· 3 danger levels - low high and crisis· Peak level memory - shows highest level recorded in last 4 weeks· 9V battery operated long life lithium option available· 6-year warranty· Latest electrochemical technology class leading for accuracy· Independently tested to British and European standards

Desktop Discone Antenna ( Desktop Discone Ant ), at Maplins
Increase the performance of your scanner with this indoor table top scanner antenna. Ideal for those who want the performance of an outdoor antenna without the hassle of erecting one.

14.4V 4800mAh L/top Batt Lenovo ThinkPad 3000 C100 ( Lenovo L/Top Batt 1 ), at Maplin


Danelectro ''Cool Cat Drive'' Distortion Mini Effects Pedal ( Cool Cat Drive ), at Maplins
· Danelectroandreg Transparent Overdrive - ideal for rock grunge and modern guitar music· Highly responsive with great spiced up overdrive tone· Thickens your tone with a warm saturation· Tough enough to take all the punishment you throw at it· Features true bypass technology for clean uncoloured sound when not active· A guitar effects pedal suitable for all electric guitars· LED on indicator light for when the pedal is activated· Simply press the switch with your foot to turn the effect on or off· 3 rotary control to adjust the levels· Overdrive dial - controls the amount of overdrivedistortion· Level dial - adjusts the output level volume· Volume dial - adjust the volume output of the effect· Exceptional sound quality at an affordable price · Bright metal casing with heavy-duty metal jack inputs· Requires a 9V battery Order Code L46AL or 9V centre negative PSU Order Code L67BQ

Radial Electrolytic Capacitors ( PC Elect 4700uF 35V ), at Maplin
· A range of small long life 2000H electrolytic capacitors designed for direct mounting on PCBs· Tolerance andplusmn20· Temperature range 400anddegC to 850anddegC A range of small long life 2000H electrolytic capacitors designed for direct mounting on PCBs.Tolerance andplusmn20Temperature range 400anddegC to 850anddegC

GCSE Component Pack ( GCSE Component Kit ), at Maplin
An assortment of electronic components housed in a quality storage box intended for students following the GCSE courses in Electronics. The pack includes a wide selection of capacitors resistors transistors diodes ICs LEDs and a stripboard for assembling projects. It is also suitable for any beginner to electronics who requires a good selection of components as the pack represents excellent value offering a considerable saving over individual prices.

Mini-DIN Plugs ( Mini DIN Line Plg 6W ), at Maplin
A range of mini-DIN plugs available in 4 6 and 8 pin types. The 4-pin mini-DIN is the standard S-VHS connector the 6-pin is the standard PS2 keyboard and mouse connector.

7-10 inch CaseLogic Netbook Case ( Netbook Case ), at Maplin
· Compact neoprene sleeve allows you to safely transport your mini laptop or DVD player in any briefcase messenger bag or backpack · Holds up to 10" mini laptops netbooks ultra portables and DVD players see internal dimensions below · Padded handles allow for easy transport · Durable weather-resistant neoprene sleeve cushions and protects your electronics · Outer zippered accessory pocket provides a convenient place to carry your power adapter DVDs cables and accessories · Interior dimensions 27.5 x 20.9 x 2.5cm

Verbatim Lightscribe DVD+R 5-Pack ( VB DVD+R 5pk Lscr JC ), at Maplin
· DVDRecordable for direct disc labelling· 4.7GB 120 minutes storage· 8X x write speed

Flex Switch ( Line Cord Switch ), at Maplin
A three terminal line cordswitch rated at 5A 250Vac. Suitable for table lamps etc. Dimensions 78mml x 25mmd.Available in white.

650W Impact Drill ( 650W Impact Drill ), at Maplins
· Keyless chuck· 2600rpm· 13mm maximum drilling capacity in concrete

Miniature Bluetooth® Dongle V2.0 Class I with 100m Range ( Tiny 100m BT Dongle ), at Maplins
· This tiny Bluetoothandreg dongle is designed with all laptop users in mind· Tiny size means you can leave it in your laptop· Ideal for PC-to-PC transfer· Synchronise with a Bluetoothandreg enabled PDA mobile phone· Wirelessly print documents on a Bluetoothandreg enabled printer· Bluetoothandreg V2.0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate· Bluetoothandreg Class I provides up to 100 metre range· USB v2.0 interface· Up to 2.1Mbps data speed· Windowsandreg 2000 XP and Vista compliant· Dimensions 23l x 13.7w x 4.5d mm The miniature size of this dongle means you can leave it plugged in to your laptop yet still fit your laptop in its case without the extrusion preventing the laptop case from closing properly. The 100 metre range provided by the Class I chipset makes it ideal for use in larger office environments.

Box Joint Side Cutting Pliers ( 3in Side Cutter ), at Maplins
· Quality stainless steel side cutting miniature pliers with box joint· Overall length 75mm· Vinyl grips

250GB Seagate FreeAgent™ Go Portable Drive ( 250GB FreeAgent Go ), at Maplin
· 250GB of compact portable storage· The ultimate portable storage solution for your photos music videos and more· Can store up to 62000 MP3 tracks or 71000 digtal photos· Pre-loaded software allows you to sync content between your work and home computers· Powered directly through the USB cable requires no power adaptor· Easily protect your data with automatic backup software· USB 2.0 interface· 5 year limited warranty

1:72 Scale Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 3 Model Gift Set with Paints, Glue ( Battle of Britain MF ), at Maplin
· Skill Level 3 Skill Level 1 being the easiest and 4 being for the more experienced modeller· Includes 3 different models· Number of parts 194· Requires painting - paints and brushes included In 2007 The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight celebrated its 50th year and now performs up to 700 flights a year in remembrance of those who fought in World War II. This gift set includes three 172 kits - Avro Lancaster B MkI Hawker Hurricane MkIIk Supermarine Spitfire Mk11a and an exclusive triple pronged stand enabling the aircraft to be displayed in their flying formation. This gift set also includes the required paints to complete the model 12 Humbrol acrylic paints a paint brush and glue Humbrol precision poly cement.

USB Roll Up Piano ( USB Keyboard ), at Maplin
· Plugs into USB port on your PC· Rolls up to a small size · Simultaneous 49 key activation keyboard · Record your masterpiece and e-mail to a friend · Easy to store · 8 percussion instruments and 128 non-percussion instruments · 100 pre-recorded rhythms · Tempo adjustment 40 - 208 beats · Tone effects vibrato and portamento · Recordplayback and program option Once plugged into your computer this clever keyboard offers more than 130 sound selections ranging from regular piano to some rather nauseating noises.View the video music by Kevin MacLeod

100KΩ to 300KΩ Metal Film 0.6W Resistors ( Min Res 240k ), 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 100KandOmega and 300KandOmega. 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

Xbox Headset ( Xbox Headset ), at Maplin
· Microphone with adjustable boom · Volume control and microphone mute · Talk to a friend or family using Xbox Live· Lapel clip for wire management · Lightweight comfortable fitting design in voice-command featured game· Communicate and co-ordinate with team players

Axial Electrolytic Capacitors ( GenElect 47uF 450V ), at Maplin
A range of axial leaded capacitors with values from 1 to 4700andmicroF at voltages of 10 to 450V. Load life of 2000h at 850andltsupandgtoandltsupandgtC. Operating temperatures of 40 to 850andltsupandgtoandltsupandgtC. Leakage current not more than 0.03CV or 4andmicroA whichever is greater

Maplins 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 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.