Recommended Component Suppliers. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Station X · 27th Jun 2010, 7:28 pm

This thread can be used to post details of recommended component suppliers.

Include such details as web, or postal, address and telephone number of each supplier, plus a brief description of what that supplier supplies. Please indicate if the company is located outside the UK. Do not compare one supplier with another. No duplicates please. Let us know if the information is out of date.

As some retail stores have very small stocks, it is advisable to check that what you require is in stock either on their website or by phone before visiting the store.

To help you search quickly for the component(s) you require, please use "Search this thread" entering the name of your requirement as the keyword.

Station X · 27th Jun 2010, 7:32 pm

I'll start the ball rolling with the big three. They supply all manner of capacitors, resistors, hardware, wire and cable etc.

RS Components.
http://uk.rs-online.com

Farnell
http://uk.farnell.com/

CPC
http://cpc.farnell.com/

paulsherwin · 27th Jun 2010, 7:58 pm

Mouser are a similar operation to RS and Farnell, and very popular with American hobbyists. They are based in the US but have a UK facing website with £ pricing:

http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx

Brian R Pateman · 27th Jun 2010, 8:22 pm

And one for the test gear fans;

http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/

Very helpful and usually provide a copy of the manual.

Station X · 28th Jun 2010, 7:26 am

Just Radios.

http://www.justradios.com/

Located in Canada this company is best known for supplying capacitors for use in valve radios.

Station X · 28th Jun 2010, 7:27 am

Valve and Tube Supplies.

http://www.valves.uk.com/

Supply valves and holders.

Station X · 28th Jun 2010, 7:30 am

Bluebell Audio.

http://www.bluebellaudio.com/

Supply the Hammond range of transformers and blank chassis

Station X · 28th Jun 2010, 7:33 am

Emkay Screw Supplies.

http://www.emkaysupplies.co.uk/

Supply all manner of fasteners (nuts, bolts and screws) including BA and Imperial sizes.

mickjjo · 28th Jun 2010, 9:36 pm

Past Times Radio:-

http://www.pasttimesradio.co.uk/spares/spares.html

New and used components. Postal service.

Regards, Mick.

mickjjo · 28th Jun 2010, 9:49 pm

6V6.co.uk

http://www.6v6.co.uk/cp/scripts/prodList.asp

Components and kits, postal only.

Regards, Mick.

Red to black · 28th Jun 2010, 10:43 pm

CHS, UK
Modern Consumer electronics spares TV/VCR/DVD/LCD/Plasma etc. and general components

http://www.chsinteractive.co.uk/

Rapid Electronics ,UK, General components, Kits and tools etc.

http://www.rapidonline.com/

SEME, UK, Modern Consumer electronics spares TV/VCR/DVD/LCD/Plasma etc. and general components
may need to contact to obtain log in details

http://catalogue.semenedis.com/

Screwfix, UK, Hardware/tools/fasteners/nuts/bolts/general diy etc.

http://www.screwfix.com/

Mike Phelan · 29th Jun 2010, 10:53 am

Bardwells, Sheffield. Components.

http://www.bardwells.co.uk/

Budget Batteries. The obvious!

http://www.budgetbatteries.co.uk/batteries/pp3-9v/

mhennessy · 29th Jun 2010, 12:04 pm

Partridge Electronics - all manner of old curiosities that aren't stocked by the mainstream suppliers...

http://www.partridgeelectronics.co.uk/

Kat Manton · 29th Jun 2010, 2:56 pm

Vision Aids (incorporating Economic Devices and Tele-Part) - TV and VCR spares (including those for many older models), semiconductors, capacitors, resistors etc.

http://www.visionaids.co.uk/

Canford - Wide range of hardware, primarily professional audio/video (but which includes all manner of connectors, splicing tape, lacing cord and desoldering-tool nozzles, to give some idea of their stock range.)

http://www.canford.co.uk/

Steve_P · 29th Jun 2010, 6:40 pm

Another good supplier:

Cricklewood Electronics
http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.co...ewood/home.php

Well they've been good for me anyway. Inclusion here does not mean this site is responsible for individual transactions etc etc.

Cheers,

Steve P.

percival007 · 26th Jul 2010, 7:31 am

Little Diode.

Based in Surrey.

http://www.littlediode.com/components/home.php

All sorts of electronic components to the Trade and to Private Individuals.

JC

XTC · 29th Jul 2010, 1:00 pm

Mode Components based in Birmingham

http://www.modecomponents.co.uk/

It helps if you email with order details and they can reply with the latest prices and stock availability. Probably the same as on their website.

They're very good for obsolete and obscure semiconductors. If they haven't got what you want, it's worth asking to see if they can get it.

Pete.

dseymo1 · 30th Jul 2010, 8:24 pm

Always worth keeping an eye on Surplectronics.
A relatively limited range of surplus items, but sometimes have some interesting components in small bulk quantities.

merlinmaxwell · 31st Jul 2010, 1:33 pm

Rechroming,

Had my Black/Chrome EKCO A22 ring done by these people...

http://www.shmetalfinishing.co.uk/

Only £15 and a week turnround, looks like new.

arjoll · 15th Nov 2010, 9:08 am

Only just noticed this thread!

In this part of the world Jaycar are worth a look - they have a retail presence in NZ and Australia (we only have a 'stockist' here though, who doesn't actually stock much!) and web stores for NZ, Australia, UK, US and Canada. They're quite good for passives, ICs etc, and still do kitsets and the like.

Dick Smith are now only any good for 1/2 w metal film resistors - they show a very limited range of other components on their website, but you'll struggle to find much in store. All the kitsets etc were dropped a couple of years ago.

For heatshrink etc I use Radcliffe Electrical (aka J A Russell).

Also there's Trade-Tech who have probably better quality electros etc than Jaycar and a good range of belts etc, as well as spares for some brands. I don't have an account, but buy through a local service company.

Finally there's always RS, Farnell, Digi-Key etc who are either in or ship to NZ.

27th Jun 2010, 7:28 pm	#1
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 17,456	Recommended Component Suppliers. This thread can be used to post details of recommended component suppliers. Include such details as web, or postal, address and telephone number of each supplier, plus a brief description of what that supplier supplies. Please indicate if the company is located outside the UK. Do not compare one supplier with another. No duplicates please. Let us know if the information is out of date. As some retail stores have very small stocks, it is advisable to check that what you require is in stock either on their website or by phone before visiting the store. To help you search quickly for the component(s) you require, please use "Search this thread" entering the name of your requirement as the keyword. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Keep the soldering iron hot.

27th Jun 2010, 7:32 pm	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 17,456	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. I'll start the ball rolling with the big three. They supply all manner of capacitors, resistors, hardware, wire and cable etc. RS Components. http://uk.rs-online.com Farnell http://uk.farnell.com/ CPC http://cpc.farnell.com/ __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Keep the soldering iron hot.

27th Jun 2010, 7:58 pm	#3
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 20,941	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Mouser are a similar operation to RS and Farnell, and very popular with American hobbyists. They are based in the US but have a UK facing website with £ pricing: http://gb.mouser.com/Home.aspx

27th Jun 2010, 8:22 pm	#4
Brian R Pateman Nonode Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Western Lake District, Cumbria (CA20) - UK Posts: 2,136	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. And one for the test gear fans; http://www.stewart-of-reading.co.uk/ Very helpful and usually provide a copy of the manual. __________________ Brian

28th Jun 2010, 7:26 am	#5
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 17,456	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Just Radios. http://www.justradios.com/ Located in Canada this company is best known for supplying capacitors for use in valve radios. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Keep the soldering iron hot.

28th Jun 2010, 7:27 am	#6
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 17,456	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Valve and Tube Supplies. http://www.valves.uk.com/ Supply valves and holders. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Keep the soldering iron hot.

28th Jun 2010, 7:30 am	#7
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 17,456	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Bluebell Audio. http://www.bluebellaudio.com/ Supply the Hammond range of transformers and blank chassis __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Keep the soldering iron hot.

28th Jun 2010, 7:33 am	#8
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 17,456	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Emkay Screw Supplies. http://www.emkaysupplies.co.uk/ Supply all manner of fasteners (nuts, bolts and screws) including BA and Imperial sizes. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Keep the soldering iron hot.

28th Jun 2010, 9:36 pm	#9
mickjjo Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK. Posts: 1,661	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Past Times Radio:- http://www.pasttimesradio.co.uk/spares/spares.html New and used components. Postal service. Regards, Mick.

28th Jun 2010, 9:49 pm	#10
mickjjo Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK. Posts: 1,661	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. 6V6.co.uk http://www.6v6.co.uk/cp/scripts/prodList.asp Components and kits, postal only. Regards, Mick.

28th Jun 2010, 10:43 pm	#11
Red to black Nonode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 2,128	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. CHS, UK Modern Consumer electronics spares TV/VCR/DVD/LCD/Plasma etc. and general components http://www.chsinteractive.co.uk/ Rapid Electronics ,UK, General components, Kits and tools etc. http://www.rapidonline.com/ SEME, UK, Modern Consumer electronics spares TV/VCR/DVD/LCD/Plasma etc. and general components may need to contact to obtain log in details http://catalogue.semenedis.com/ Screwfix, UK, Hardware/tools/fasteners/nuts/bolts/general diy etc. http://www.screwfix.com/ __________________ I don't suffer from Insanity. I enjoy every minute of it. Last edited by Paul Stenning; 9th Aug 2019 at 9:36 am. Reason: Maplin removed

29th Jun 2010, 10:53 am	#12
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,405	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Bardwells, Sheffield. Components. http://www.bardwells.co.uk/ Budget Batteries. The obvious! http://www.budgetbatteries.co.uk/batteries/pp3-9v/ __________________ Mike.

29th Jun 2010, 12:04 pm	#13
mhennessy Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Evesham, Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 3,907	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Partridge Electronics - all manner of old curiosities that aren't stocked by the mainstream suppliers... http://www.partridgeelectronics.co.uk/

29th Jun 2010, 2:56 pm	#14
Kat Manton Octode Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,701	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Vision Aids (incorporating Economic Devices and Tele-Part) - TV and VCR spares (including those for many older models), semiconductors, capacitors, resistors etc. http://www.visionaids.co.uk/ Canford - Wide range of hardware, primarily professional audio/video (but which includes all manner of connectors, splicing tape, lacing cord and desoldering-tool nozzles, to give some idea of their stock range.) http://www.canford.co.uk/ __________________ Voider of Warranties.

29th Jun 2010, 6:40 pm	#15
Steve_P Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 6,620	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Another good supplier: Cricklewood Electronics http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.co...ewood/home.php Well they've been good for me anyway. Inclusion here does not mean this site is responsible for individual transactions etc etc. Cheers, Steve P. __________________ If we've always had it, why is the Car Boot open? You're not sneaking another Old TV in are you...?

26th Jul 2010, 7:31 am	#16
percival007 Heptode Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire, UK. Posts: 779	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Little Diode. Based in Surrey. http://www.littlediode.com/components/home.php All sorts of electronic components to the Trade and to Private Individuals. JC

29th Jul 2010, 1:00 pm	#17
XTC Heptode Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 837	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Mode Components based in Birmingham http://www.modecomponents.co.uk/ It helps if you email with order details and they can reply with the latest prices and stock availability. Probably the same as on their website. They're very good for obsolete and obscure semiconductors. If they haven't got what you want, it's worth asking to see if they can get it. Pete.

30th Jul 2010, 8:24 pm	#18
dseymo1 Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK. Posts: 3,052	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Always worth keeping an eye on Surplectronics. A relatively limited range of surplus items, but sometimes have some interesting components in small bulk quantities.

31st Jul 2010, 1:33 pm	#19
merlinmaxwell Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK. Posts: 10,138	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Rechroming, Had my Black/Chrome EKCO A22 ring done by these people... http://www.shmetalfinishing.co.uk/ Only £15 and a week turnround, looks like new.

15th Nov 2010, 9:08 am	#20
arjoll Nonode Join Date: May 2006 Location: Invercargill, New Zealand Posts: 2,907	Re: Recommended Component Suppliers. Only just noticed this thread! In this part of the world Jaycar are worth a look - they have a retail presence in NZ and Australia (we only have a 'stockist' here though, who doesn't actually stock much!) and web stores for NZ, Australia, UK, US and Canada. They're quite good for passives, ICs etc, and still do kitsets and the like. Dick Smith are now only any good for 1/2 w metal film resistors - they show a very limited range of other components on their website, but you'll struggle to find much in store. All the kitsets etc were dropped a couple of years ago. For heatshrink etc I use Radcliffe Electrical (aka J A Russell). Also there's Trade-Tech who have probably better quality electros etc than Jaycar and a good range of belts etc, as well as spares for some brands. I don't have an account, but buy through a local service company. Finally there's always RS, Farnell, Digi-Key etc who are either in or ship to NZ.