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Default Maplin - mains transformers

In article , Peter Lynch
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I've just been on their website, looking for a transformer to power
my latest and greatest piece of futility (that's the DIY angle).

Looked up the mains transformer section and got a real surprise.
All their toriodal transformer range is listed as "discontinued" :-(
Just out of interest I looked up variants:
Their total stock holding of PCB mounted mains transformers come to 7
(5 of one type, 2 of the other)
So far as traditional mains transformers goes, most of the voltage
ranges only have single-figure stock levels. the only range that
has what I'd've thought of as practical stocks is the sub-miniature
range.

OK, putting aside any views of "they're not a serious vendor anymore,
they're only interested in selling toys" that people may have. Does
this paltry offering reflect lack of demand or is it just another
symptom of their decline?

Pete


I tend to use Maplin these days like PC World i.e. for distress
purchases when I need it this moment .. and now and no one else is open
an available!.

Otherwise its RS components rswww.com or CPC Farnell

Http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/home/home...F25MHHT5QJCDQF
IAEXUNZQ


I don't know if RS now do small domestic orders, but Farnell do with a
credit card over the phone....
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Tony Sayer