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source for wiring supplies
Posted by jonwel13 on Friday, May 5, 2006 5:20 PM
Does anyone know of good source for supplies for wiring and plugs for batteries.
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Posted by cabbage on Saturday, May 6, 2006 1:59 AM
Your profiles doesn't say where in the world you are...

So, if you are in the UK I would recommend Maplins.
If you are in the US then I would suggest Radio Shack.

Remember to keep your colour coding in the wiring

Red is Positive, Black is Negative, while Blue and Yellow are DC of variable -but oppositte polarity.

regards

ralph

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Posted by hotcoals on Sunday, July 23, 2006 3:19 PM

Hi Ralph

 

   Dont forget RS in the UK    Have one Trade /Retail outhet a stones throw away and are far superior to maplims,  used to use maplins but around here they dont seem to really cater any more for 'scratch building'  I am in the new forest,  However there is plenty of pine etc.   Regards Brian   Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by Modeloldtimer on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 9:59 AM
Here's good sources for electronics, wireing  and electical supplies.

http://www.jameco@Jameco.com

DemarElectrics

Digi-Key Corporation - USA Home Page

http://dallee.com/




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Posted by cacole on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:00 PM

All Electronics in Van Nuys, California, is a surplus dealer who has just about everything you will probably ever need for any wiring project.  You can get a package of 50 solderless crimp connectors from them for what Radio Shack charges for 5.

Their web site is at http://www.allelectronics.com

 

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