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==General DIY supplies== | ==General DIY supplies== | ||
| + | [[image:IMAG1572-2_aldi_sheep_cows.jpg|right|200px|One of Aldi's offers]] | ||
| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.screwfix.com/ Screwfix Direct] |
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| − | + | :Wide range of tools and materials at generally competitive prices. Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: open long hours, open to public. [Screwfix Review] | |
| − | : Wide range of tools and materials at generally competitive prices. Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: open long hours, open to public. [Screwfix Review] | ||
| − | * [http://www.toolstation.com/ Toolstation] | + | *[http://www.toolstation.com/ Toolstation] |
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| − | + | :Wide range of tools and materials at generally lower prices than Screwfix. Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: ''opening hours?'', open to public. | |
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| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.thesitebox.com THESITEBOX.COM] |
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| − | + | :30,000+ products - Hand tools to power tools, vast range of fixings. Free delivery on orders over £50. Office open mon to fri 9am - 5:30pm, online store open 24/7. | |
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| − | * [http://www.whdirect.co.uk/home.php Whdirect] A cross between screwfix and a pound shop. Some items much cheaper than elsewhere, eg [http://www.whdirect.co.uk/product.php?productid=3808&cat=59&page=1 fixing blocks] | + | *[http://www.westfalia.net/ Westfalia] |
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| + | :Curious mix of gimmicky gadgets (similar to 'Innovations' catalogue) and cheap tools & materials, some quite specialised (e.g. watch repair). Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.lidl.co.uk/ LiDL] | ||
| + | *[http://www.adli.co.uk/ ALDI] | ||
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| + | :Twin (almost anagrammatic) German-owned supermarket chains featuring range of special offers changing approx weekly, many of DIY interest. Buy-in-store only. Individual branches do not always carry all specials listed on website (or on in-store flyers), and popular items often sell out quickly. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.whdirect.co.uk/home.php Whdirect] A cross between screwfix and a pound shop. Some items much cheaper than elsewhere, eg [http://www.whdirect.co.uk/product.php?productid=3808&cat=59&page=1 fixing blocks] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.websparky.co.uk/ WEBSPARKY.CO.UK] | ||
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| + | :Supplies a wide range of Wiring accessories, installation materials and equipment. Online Store open 24/7. Free delivery on orders over £99.00 - Price match promise. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.Lakestools.co.uk LAKESTOOLS.CO.UK] | ||
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| + | :SEALEY TOOLS Suppliers of Sealey Tools and Sealey Spares. | ||
==DIY stores== | ==DIY stores== | ||
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In general the DIY stores' online operations are pretty much separate from what may be available in their shops. | In general the DIY stores' online operations are pretty much separate from what may be available in their shops. | ||
| − | * [http://www.diy.co.uk/ B&Q] | + | *[http://www.diy.co.uk/ B&Q] |
| − | : Range of items available online. Bigger stores have trade counters supplying 'trade' goods at competitive prices. Consumer items generally much more expensive than online suppliers. | + | |
| + | :Range of items available online. Bigger stores have trade counters supplying 'trade' goods at competitive prices. Consumer items generally much more expensive than online suppliers. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.homebase.co.uk/ Homebase] | ||
| − | + | :Separate? range of items available online - actually delivered by Argos | |
| − | : Separate? range of items available online - actually delivered by Argos | ||
| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.wickes.co.uk/ Wickes] |
| − | + | :Some items available online. Most goods are own-brand (often obviously rebadged). They won't deliver larger items such as 8' timber. | |
| − | : Some items available online. Most goods are own-brand (often obviously rebadged). They won't deliver larger items such as 8' timber. | + | :[http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/36431f66238073ef/0bd21c6305c66f03#0bd21c6305c66f03 Wickes Review] |
| − | : [http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/36431f66238073ef/0bd21c6305c66f03#0bd21c6305c66f03 Wickes Review] | ||
==Tools and machinery== | ==Tools and machinery== | ||
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| − | * [http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/ JustOffBase] Mostly Engineering & Automotive tools, some Carpentry, Construction, Electrical, camping etc... | + | *[http://www.axminster.co.uk/ Axminster] |
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| + | *[http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/ JustOffBase] Mostly Engineering & Automotive tools, some Carpentry, Construction, Electrical, camping etc... | ||
| − | * [http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay] Many small suppliers of all sorts (in Ebay shops) as well as mostly one-off private sales | + | *[http://www.ebay.co.uk Ebay] Many small suppliers of all sorts (in Ebay shops) as well as mostly one-off private sales |
| − | * [http://ebid.co.uk/ Ebid] | + | *[http://ebid.co.uk/ Ebid] |
| − | * [http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machine Mart] | + | *[http://www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machine Mart] |
| − | * [http://www.silverlinetools.com/ Silverline Tools] are a budget brand (usually of reasonable quality) found in many retail & trade outlets. | + | *[http://www.silverlinetools.com/ Silverline Tools] are a budget brand (usually of reasonable quality) found in many retail & trade outlets. |
| − | * [http://www.tooled-up.co.uk Tooled-Up] | + | *[http://www.tooled-up.co.uk Tooled-Up] |
| − | * [http://www.toolbank.co.uk/ ToolBank] | + | *[http://www.toolbank.co.uk/ ToolBank] |
| − | * [[Poundland Review|Poundland]] and similar high street cheap shops | + | *[[Poundland Review|Poundland]] and similar high street cheap shops. |
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| − | * Power Rewind - industrial supplier, extensive range, with prices to match. Useful for specialist items you can't find anywhere else. | + | :Often have tools at extremely low prices, many items of adequate quality to do the job, but some not. |
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| + | *Power Rewind - industrial supplier, extensive range, with prices to match. Useful for specialist items you can't find anywhere else. | ||
http://www.londontools.co.uk/ | http://www.londontools.co.uk/ | ||
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==Electrical== | ==Electrical== | ||
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| − | * [http://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/ The Electrical Counter] | + | *[http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/ TLC direct] |
| − | : Online Electrical Wholesalers with a wide range of electrical products for trade and public orders at competitive trade prices. | + | |
| + | :good range at generally reasonable prices | ||
| + | :Online and via several trade counters in South UK | ||
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| + | *[http://www.electricalcounter.co.uk/ The Electrical Counter] | ||
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| + | :Online Electrical Wholesalers with a wide range of electrical products for trade and public orders at competitive trade prices. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.gil-lec.co.uk/ Gil-lec Electrical Wholesalers] | ||
| − | + | :Online Electrical Wholesalers. Wide range of electrical products at competitive trade prices. | |
| − | : Online Electrical Wholesalers. Wide range of electrical products at competitive trade prices. | + | :Trade and Consumer oriented |
| − | : Trade and Consumer oriented | ||
| − | * [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Connect-Lighting Connect Lighting] | + | *[http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Connect-Lighting Connect Lighting] |
| − | : mostly lighting, also some fans & inverters; low prices | + | |
| − | : ''currently only online via eBay (from bricks & mortar operation in Reading: other sales via reps)'' | + | :mostly lighting, also some fans & inverters; low prices |
| + | :''currently only online via eBay (from bricks & mortar operation in Reading: other sales via reps)'' | ||
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| + | *[http://www.discount-electrical.co.uk/ Shop4 All Electrical Ltd] | ||
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| + | :General electrical suppliers | ||
| + | :Will supply 2 or 3 metre lengths of trunking by mail order (delivered by Tuffnells) | ||
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| + | *[http://www.websparky.co.uk/ WEBSPARKY.CO.UK] | ||
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| + | :Online only UK electrical wholesaler, best prices on all Major brands. | ||
| + | :Cable sold by the Metre, huge range of wiring accessories. | ||
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| + | * [https://www.meterboxesdirect.co.uk/electric-meter-box.html meterboxesdirect.co.uk] | ||
| + | |||
| + | :Electrical Meter boxes & enclosures online shop. Good range of products, reasonable prices. | ||
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| + | * [https://tricel.ie/industrial-enclosures Tricel] | ||
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| + | : Electrical enclosures, kiosks, plinths and meter boxes. | ||
==Electronic== | ==Electronic== | ||
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| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid Electronics] |
| − | : Wide range | + | |
| − | : | + | :Wide range, good prices, reliable |
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| + | *[http://stores.ebay.co.uk/component-shop Component Shop] (eBay store) | ||
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| + | :batteries, chargers and some other components | ||
| + | :''recommended by a couple of posters to uk.d-i-y'' | ||
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| + | *[http://www.farnell.com/ Farnell] | ||
| − | + | :Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc. | |
| − | + | :Trade-oriented | |
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| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.cpc.co.uk/ CPC] |
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| − | + | :wide range of electronic components, consumer electronics, tools, materials etc. | |
| − | : | + | :''part of Farnell groups but more consumer-oriented'' |
| − | * [http:// | + | *[http://www.maplin.co.uk/ Maplin] |
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| − | * [http://www.7dayshop.com/ 7dayshop] | + | :Electronic components, gadgets, kits, consumer electronics. Prices can be high. |
| − | : batteries, chargers and other photographic/electronic items | + | |
| + | *[http://www.7dayshop.com/ 7dayshop] | ||
| + | |||
| + | :batteries, chargers and other photographic/electronic items | ||
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| + | *[http://rswww.com/ RS components] | ||
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| + | :Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc. Trade-oriented. Prices can be steep on some items. | ||
==Lighting== | ==Lighting== | ||
| − | * [http://www.bulbstubes.co.uk/ BulbsTubes] | + | |
| − | * [http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/ Light Bulbs Direct] | + | *[http://www.adli.co.uk/ Aldi] - LED bulbs now and then, with the less popular base ones usually reduced later. |
| − | * [http://www.efficientlight.co.uk/ Efficient Light] | + | *[http://www.bulbstubes.co.uk/ BulbsTubes] |
| − | * [http://www.ultimastore.co.uk/ Ultima] | + | *[http://www.bulbbuddy.co.uk/ Bulb Buddy (Light Bulbs)] |
| − | * [http://www.megamanuk.com/ Megaman] | + | *[http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/ Light Bulbs Direct] |
| − | + | *[http://www.efficientlight.co.uk/ Efficient Light] | |
| − | * [http://www.optosource.com/ OptoSource] LEDs | + | *[http://www.ultimastore.co.uk/ Ultima] |
| − | * [http://www.eco-lamps.gr/category/13-high-power-compact-fluorescent-lamps-en.aspx ecolamps] high power CFLs | + | *[http://www.megamanuk.com/ Megaman] |
| + | *[http://www.optosource.com/ OptoSource] LEDs | ||
| + | *[http://www.eco-lamps.gr/category/13-high-power-compact-fluorescent-lamps-en.aspx ecolamps] high power CFLs | ||
==Plumbing & Heating== | ==Plumbing & Heating== | ||
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| − | * Plumbworld | + | *[http://www.bes.ltd.uk BES] |
| − | * [http://www.discountheating.com/ Discount Heating] | + | |
| − | : Generally boilers and radiators | + | :Extensive range of plumbing, gas (NG and LPG) refrigeration & other plumbing & heating materials & tools. |
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| + | *Plumbworld | ||
| + | *[http://www.discountheating.com/ Discount Heating] | ||
| + | |||
| + | :Generally boilers and radiators | ||
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| + | *[http://www.discountedheating.co.uk/ Discounted Heating] | ||
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| + | :Plumbing & Heating | ||
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| + | *[http://www.heatingcontrolsonline.co.uk/ Heating Controls Online] (formerly ''RKM Heating Controls'') | ||
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| + | :Small heating controls at generally competitive prices. (They tend only to supply items that can be sent by post in a Jiffybag.) | ||
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| + | *[http://www.cetltd.demon.co.uk/ CET Ltd] | ||
| − | + | :Reconditioned (often better than new) PCBs, fans, timers etc for central heating boilers at prices usually vastly below manufacturer's spares. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Fast courier delivery. Many satisfied customers on uk.d-i-y | |
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| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.pulsardirect.co.uk/ Pulsar Direct] |
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| − | + | :Generally competitive prices but trade only. | |
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| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.partscenter.co.uk HRPC] |
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| − | + | :Boiler and other heating spares, online and at trade counters. Not cheapest but can obtain most parts in a few days. | |
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| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.mjtcontrols.co.uk MJT Controls] |
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| − | + | :Boiler and other heating spares online. Supposed to be cheap if you can find the part you want on their hard-to-navigate web site. | |
| − | : Boiler and other heating spares online. Supposed to be cheap if you can find the part you want on their hard-to-navigate web site. | ||
| − | * [http://lpssupplies.com LPS Supplies] | + | *[http://lpssupplies.com LPS Supplies] |
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| − | * [http://www.meterboxes.co.uk Meter Boxes] | + | :Boiler and other heating spares online. Fairly cheap. |
| − | : Gas and Electric meter boxes & fittings | + | |
| + | *[http://www.meterboxes.co.uk Meter Boxes] | ||
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| + | :Gas and Electric meter boxes & fittings | ||
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| + | *[https://www.meterboxesdirect.co.uk/gas-meter-box.html meterboxesdirect.co.uk] | ||
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| + | :Gas Meter boxes online shop. Good range of products, reasonable prices. | ||
==Timber== | ==Timber== | ||
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==Building Materials== | ==Building Materials== | ||
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| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.marshalls.co.uk Marshalls] very wide range of decorative concrete blocks |
| − | * [http://www. | + | *[http://www.doorwarehouse.co.uk Door Warehouse] |
| − | * http://www. | + | *[http://www.todd-doors.co.uk/ Todd Doors] |
| − | * | + | *http://www.hingesandbrackets.co.uk/ huge range of unusual stuff |
| − | * | + | *Magnet excellent prices on ply, plasterboard and some insulation |
| − | * http://www.constructionchemicals.co.uk Should you be in the joinery, shop-fitting or tiling trades then you will find the appropriate adhesive product to suit whatever structures you are preserving, bonding or sealing. One of the few oxalic acid retailers in the UK. | + | *http://www.buildersbeams.co.uk/Products/Beams/FlitchPlates.htm |
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| + | *http://www.constructionchemicals.co.uk Should you be in the joinery, shop-fitting or tiling trades then you will find the appropriate adhesive product to suit whatever structures you are preserving, bonding or sealing. One of the few oxalic acid retailers in the UK. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.timberplus.co.uk Timber Windows, Doors & Conservatories] - TimberPlus produce and manufacture a wide range of timber windows, doors and conservatories available in various styles and finishes. | ||
==Fasteners== | ==Fasteners== | ||
| − | * [http://www.fix8.co.uk/fasteners Fasteners] Large selection of fasteners and information from Fix8 Ltd | + | *[http://www.fix8.co.uk/fasteners Fasteners] Large selection of fasteners and information from Fix8 Ltd |
| − | * [http://www.thesitebox.com/Category/5232/nuts-and-bolts.aspx Nuts and Bolts - THESITEBOX.COM] Nuts and Bolts - Wood Screws - Rivets | + | *[http://www.thesitebox.com/Category/5232/nuts-and-bolts.aspx Nuts and Bolts - THESITEBOX.COM] Nuts and Bolts - Wood Screws - Rivets |
| − | * squarescrews.co.uk | + | *squarescrews.co.uk |
| − | * [http://www.topgun.co.uk Top Gun] collated nails | + | *[http://www.topgun.co.uk Top Gun] collated nails |
| − | * [http://www.mossplastics.com Moss Plastic Parts] Rivets, assembly clips, plastic screws, nylon nuts, nylon washers, fixing rings, retaining rings | + | *[http://www.mossplastics.com Moss Plastic Parts] Rivets, assembly clips, plastic screws, nylon nuts, nylon washers, fixing rings, retaining rings |
| − | * [http://www.plastic-parts.co.uk Plastic Parts Centre] | + | *[http://www.plastic-parts.co.uk Plastic Parts Centre] |
==Metals== | ==Metals== | ||
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metalsupermarkets.com | metalsupermarkets.com | ||
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Travis Perkins - sash weights | Travis Perkins - sash weights | ||
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[http://www.drywallscrewsonline.co.uk DrywallScrewsOnline.co.uk] | [http://www.drywallscrewsonline.co.uk DrywallScrewsOnline.co.uk] | ||
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| + | Local scrappies can be useful too. | ||
==Historic Goods== | ==Historic Goods== | ||
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==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
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| − | * | + | *http://www.onlinepackagingshop.co.uk Packaging Supplies, Boxes, Polythene, Paper & Industrial Adhesive Tapes |
| − | * http://www. | + | *[http://www.radicalforgings.co.uk/baywindow_curtainpole_shapes.php Radical Forgings] curtain poles curved to fit bay windows |
| − | * http://www. | + | *http://www.valepack.co.uk/ cardboard |
| − | * http://www. | + | *http://www.lockshop-warehouse.co.uk |
| − | * | + | *http://www.secondsandco.co.uk/ |
| − | * | + | *McMaster-Carr Online Catalog |
| − | * | + | *Local model shops |
| − | * | + | *Ridgeons |
| − | * http://www. | + | *http://www.rutlands.co.uk |
| − | * http://www. | + | *http://www.comdir.co.uk |
| − | * http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/ | + | *http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/ |
| − | * http://www.unifix.co.uk | + | *http://www.unifix.co.uk |
| − | * http://www.screwsline.co.uk/ | + | *http://www.screwsline.co.uk/ |
| − | * http://www.conistonslate.co.uk | + | *http://www.conistonslate.co.uk |
| − | * http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Crazy-Parts | + | *http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Crazy-Parts |
| − | * | + | *[https://www.isaaclord.co.uk https://www.isaaclord.co.uk/] |
| − | * http://www.thechemicalshop.com/index.asp small and strange stock range, high prices | + | *http://www.thechemicalshop.com/index.asp small and strange stock range, high prices |
| − | * http://www.kno3.com similar to above | + | *http://www.kno3.com similar to above |
| − | * http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ | + | *http://www.tiranti.co.uk/ |
| − | * http://www.askthetrades.co.uk | + | *http://www.askthetrades.co.uk |
| − | * http://www.adriennechinn.co.uk/ | + | *http://www.adriennechinn.co.uk/ |
| − | * | + | *https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poundland |
| − | * http://www.rapidracking.com/ Rapid Racking] Dexion etc | + | *http://www.rapidracking.com/ Rapid Racking] Dexion etc |
| − | * http://www.postpack.co.uk Packaging materials,Boxes,Cartons,Removal boxes,Printer cartridges,Stationery,Janitorial & Cleaning Supplies,Workwear & PPE - Free samples available. | + | *http://www.postpack.co.uk Packaging materials,Boxes,Cartons,Removal boxes,Printer cartridges,Stationery,Janitorial & Cleaning Supplies,Workwear & PPE - Free samples available. |
| − | * [http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/13fe1c5a58992214/df10b9690bebde47#df10b9690bebde47 Paraffin], several sources | + | *[http://groups.google.co.uk/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/13fe1c5a58992214/df10b9690bebde47#df10b9690bebde47 Paraffin], several sources |
| − | * http://www.ukindustrialtapes.co.uk/ Tapes of many sorts | + | *http://www.ukindustrialtapes.co.uk/ Tapes of many sorts |
| − | * [http://groups.google.com/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/c17bc6aa6866768d?hl=en# Budget kitchen unit suppliers compared] | + | *[http://groups.google.com/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/c17bc6aa6866768d?hl=en# Budget kitchen unit suppliers compared] |
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| + | *http://www.locktrader.co.uk | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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| + | *[[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]] | ||
| + | *[[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]] | ||
| + | *[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/uk.d-i-y/oBFgSTR0Xpc Suing] suppliers that turn spammy | ||
Latest revision as of 14:32, 15 January 2021
General DIY supplies
- Wide range of tools and materials at generally competitive prices. Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: open long hours, open to public. [Screwfix Review]
- Wide range of tools and materials at generally lower prices than Screwfix. Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: opening hours?, open to public.
- 30,000+ products - Hand tools to power tools, vast range of fixings. Free delivery on orders over £50. Office open mon to fri 9am - 5:30pm, online store open 24/7.
- Curious mix of gimmicky gadgets (similar to 'Innovations' catalogue) and cheap tools & materials, some quite specialised (e.g. watch repair). Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available.
- Twin (almost anagrammatic) German-owned supermarket chains featuring range of special offers changing approx weekly, many of DIY interest. Buy-in-store only. Individual branches do not always carry all specials listed on website (or on in-store flyers), and popular items often sell out quickly.
- Whdirect A cross between screwfix and a pound shop. Some items much cheaper than elsewhere, eg fixing blocks
- Supplies a wide range of Wiring accessories, installation materials and equipment. Online Store open 24/7. Free delivery on orders over £99.00 - Price match promise.
- SEALEY TOOLS Suppliers of Sealey Tools and Sealey Spares.
DIY stores
In general the DIY stores' online operations are pretty much separate from what may be available in their shops.
- Range of items available online. Bigger stores have trade counters supplying 'trade' goods at competitive prices. Consumer items generally much more expensive than online suppliers.
- Separate? range of items available online - actually delivered by Argos
- Some items available online. Most goods are own-brand (often obviously rebadged). They won't deliver larger items such as 8' timber.
- Wickes Review
Tools and machinery
- JustOffBase Mostly Engineering & Automotive tools, some Carpentry, Construction, Electrical, camping etc...
- Ebay Many small suppliers of all sorts (in Ebay shops) as well as mostly one-off private sales
- Silverline Tools are a budget brand (usually of reasonable quality) found in many retail & trade outlets.
- Poundland and similar high street cheap shops.
- Often have tools at extremely low prices, many items of adequate quality to do the job, but some not.
- Power Rewind - industrial supplier, extensive range, with prices to match. Useful for specialist items you can't find anywhere else.
Local engineering / machine shops
Electrical
- good range at generally reasonable prices
- Online and via several trade counters in South UK
- Online Electrical Wholesalers with a wide range of electrical products for trade and public orders at competitive trade prices.
- Online Electrical Wholesalers. Wide range of electrical products at competitive trade prices.
- Trade and Consumer oriented
- mostly lighting, also some fans & inverters; low prices
- currently only online via eBay (from bricks & mortar operation in Reading: other sales via reps)
- General electrical suppliers
- Will supply 2 or 3 metre lengths of trunking by mail order (delivered by Tuffnells)
- Online only UK electrical wholesaler, best prices on all Major brands.
- Cable sold by the Metre, huge range of wiring accessories.
- Electrical Meter boxes & enclosures online shop. Good range of products, reasonable prices.
- Electrical enclosures, kiosks, plinths and meter boxes.
Electronic
- Wide range, good prices, reliable
- Component Shop (eBay store)
- batteries, chargers and some other components
- recommended by a couple of posters to uk.d-i-y
- Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc.
- Trade-oriented
- wide range of electronic components, consumer electronics, tools, materials etc.
- part of Farnell groups but more consumer-oriented
- Electronic components, gadgets, kits, consumer electronics. Prices can be high.
- batteries, chargers and other photographic/electronic items
- Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc. Trade-oriented. Prices can be steep on some items.
Lighting
- Aldi - LED bulbs now and then, with the less popular base ones usually reduced later.
- BulbsTubes
- Bulb Buddy (Light Bulbs)
- Light Bulbs Direct
- Efficient Light
- Ultima
- Megaman
- OptoSource LEDs
- ecolamps high power CFLs
Plumbing & Heating
- Extensive range of plumbing, gas (NG and LPG) refrigeration & other plumbing & heating materials & tools.
- Plumbworld
- Discount Heating
- Generally boilers and radiators
- Plumbing & Heating
- Heating Controls Online (formerly RKM Heating Controls)
- Small heating controls at generally competitive prices. (They tend only to supply items that can be sent by post in a Jiffybag.)
- Reconditioned (often better than new) PCBs, fans, timers etc for central heating boilers at prices usually vastly below manufacturer's spares. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Fast courier delivery. Many satisfied customers on uk.d-i-y
- Generally competitive prices but trade only.
- Boiler and other heating spares, online and at trade counters. Not cheapest but can obtain most parts in a few days.
- Boiler and other heating spares online. Supposed to be cheap if you can find the part you want on their hard-to-navigate web site.
- Boiler and other heating spares online. Fairly cheap.
- Gas and Electric meter boxes & fittings
- Gas Meter boxes online shop. Good range of products, reasonable prices.
Timber
http://www.championtimber.com/
http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk
http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/worktops
http://www.tottontimber.co.uk/
Venables - oak
South London Hardwood
Building Materials
- Marshalls very wide range of decorative concrete blocks
- http://www.hingesandbrackets.co.uk/ huge range of unusual stuff
- Magnet excellent prices on ply, plasterboard and some insulation
- http://www.constructionchemicals.co.uk Should you be in the joinery, shop-fitting or tiling trades then you will find the appropriate adhesive product to suit whatever structures you are preserving, bonding or sealing. One of the few oxalic acid retailers in the UK.
- Timber Windows, Doors & Conservatories - TimberPlus produce and manufacture a wide range of timber windows, doors and conservatories available in various styles and finishes.
Fasteners
- Fasteners Large selection of fasteners and information from Fix8 Ltd
- Nuts and Bolts - THESITEBOX.COM Nuts and Bolts - Wood Screws - Rivets
- squarescrews.co.uk
- Top Gun collated nails
- Moss Plastic Parts Rivets, assembly clips, plastic screws, nylon nuts, nylon washers, fixing rings, retaining rings
Metals
http://www.shop4steel.com/ £150 delivery!
http://www.metal2models.btinternet.co.uk/cataloguemenu.htm
http://www.mallardmetals.co.uk/
metalsupermarkets.com
Travis Perkins - sash weights
B & Q selection of steel & aluminium sections
Local model making shops
Local scrappies can be useful too.
Historic Goods
http://www.andythornton.com/index.asp Andy Thornton Ltd architectural salvage
http://www.drummonds-arch.co.uk/index2/antique/4.htm
Holloways of Ludlow - period switches
http://www.oldfireplaces.co.uk
Antique Baths of Ivybridge
http://www.vintageplumbing.com/
http://www.thomas-crapper.com/
http://www.willowandstone.co.uk/about-us.asp
http://www.re-foundobjects.com/shop/
http://www.architecturalclassics.com Architectural Classics
Britain's Heritage - Antique Fireplaces
Miscellaneous
- http://www.onlinepackagingshop.co.uk Packaging Supplies, Boxes, Polythene, Paper & Industrial Adhesive Tapes
- Radical Forgings curtain poles curved to fit bay windows
- http://www.valepack.co.uk/ cardboard
- McMaster-Carr Online Catalog
- Local model shops
- Ridgeons
- http://www.thechemicalshop.com/index.asp small and strange stock range, high prices
- http://www.kno3.com similar to above
- http://www.rapidracking.com/ Rapid Racking] Dexion etc
- http://www.postpack.co.uk Packaging materials,Boxes,Cartons,Removal boxes,Printer cartridges,Stationery,Janitorial & Cleaning Supplies,Workwear & PPE - Free samples available.
- Paraffin, several sources
- http://www.ukindustrialtapes.co.uk/ Tapes of many sorts
See Also
- Wiki Contents
- Wiki Subject Categories
- Suing suppliers that turn spammy