In article ,
Baron wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article ,
Jasen Betts wrote:
"electronic-parts distributor" in the UK implies a trade only
source with limited interest in selling to retail customers. Those
that do, typically charge exorbitant delivery, minimun order and
service charges - leaving the only real alternative to be a toy
shop called Maplin. Or eBay.

Find one where you can walk in off the street during business hours
if you demonstrate posession of atleast half a clue when you walk in
and pay cash they'll treat you ok.

The only one in the UK which has trade counters in several cities is
RS Components - and they won't serve someone walking in off the
street. And rightly so - a genuine client shouldn't have to wait while
an amateur asks for advice, etc.

Maplin is the place for that sort of thing.


Actally B&Q, Focus, Wikkes, Aldi, Morrisons, Even Asda have or have had
similar devices on their shelves !

But not a N/C one. You'll need to obtain the correct reed switch elsewhere
and fit it to the housing. Or just use a transistor to invert the output
as I suggested earlier.

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