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Default Maplin - mains transformers



On Oct 26, 10:53 am, tony sayer wrote:
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!.


I've had problems with Maplin in the past obsoleting one range before
the new range is available. There is a rumour that they are going to
stop stocking small components in the shops and that they will have top
be ordered in. This has been denied by a Maplin representative in
another forum.


Otherwise its RS components rswww.comor CPC Farnell


Rapid http://www.rapidonline.com/ are the best of the bunch IMHO. No
minimum order, good prices, post free over £25, otherwise £3.45+VAT.
Orders usually arrive next day by Royal Mail (under £60 in value and
1Kg in weight) or business post.

Farnell are post free but you have to spend £20. Prices have become
more competitive lately. Usually next day delivery (UPS IIRC).

RS have no minimum order but charge more for postage and (usually) for
everything else. Usually next day delivery.

MBQ