R.I.P Maplin

Pav

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Mar 17, 2018, 5:57:41 PM3/17/18

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I heard the news a while ago but still was surprised to see them go. Kinda feel guilty as the only thing I was ever buying there was the solder I like a lot and last minute 'emergency' parts like IC sockets, single resistors and such I couldn't justify shipping cost from Mouser. I went there today to get lifetime supply of N32AR solder but the only thing I could find was pocket spool. In many regards Maplin sucked but I will miss them anyways

Pav

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Mar 17, 2018, 6:00:17 PM3/17/18

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Any recommendation for decent quality solder? ;)

Nigel Worsley

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Mar 17, 2018, 6:04:09 PM3/17/18

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On 17 March 2018 at 22:00, Pav <turre...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Any recommendation for decent quality solder? ;)

Anything with lead in it :)

Nigle

Pav

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Mar 17, 2018, 6:21:32 PM3/17/18

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I need something that leaves no nasty brown residue. Had a quick search and Kester 275 series no clean should work here. Also I like higher melting point so 96.5/3/.5 composition should do just fine. Will buy a spool to try as that pathetic pocket one I have from Maplin will do for only a couple of weeks

Norro

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Mar 17, 2018, 6:52:39 PM3/17/18

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I think people miss what they had the potential to be rather than what they actually were. I've visited it very rarely over the last 10 years because I found that basically they never had what I needed for last minute requirements and massively overpriced otherwise.

Pav

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Mar 17, 2018, 7:00:58 PM3/17/18

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I was always find it weird to have electronics stock next to dj equipment, car stereo and toys. And yes - prices to please no one

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