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== General DIY supplies ==
 
== General DIY supplies ==
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* Screwfix Direct http://www.screwfix.com
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* [http://www.screwfix.com/ Screwfix Direct]
 
: 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]
  
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* Toolstation http://www.toolstation.com
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* [http://www.toolstation.com/ Toolstation]
 
: Wide range of tools and materials at generally lower prices than Screwfix (sometimes by only £0.01!). Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: ''opening hours?'', open to public.
 
: Wide range of tools and materials at generally lower prices than Screwfix (sometimes by only £0.01!). Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: ''opening hours?'', open to public.
  
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* Westfalia http://www.westfalia.net/
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* [http://www.westfalia.net/ Westfalia]
 
: 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.
 
: 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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* LiDL http://www.lidl.co.uk/
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* [http://www.lidl.co.uk/ LiDL]
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* ALDI http://www.adli.co.uk/
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* [http://www.adli.co.uk/ ALDI]
 
: 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.
 
: 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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=== DIY stores: ===
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== DIY stores: ==
  
 
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.
  
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* B&Q http://www.diy.co.uk
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* [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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* Homebase http://www.homebase.co.uk/
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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
  
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* Focus http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/
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* [http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/ Focus]
  
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* Wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/
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* [http://www.wickes.co.uk/ Wickes]
 
: Some items available online. Most goods are own-brand (often obviously rebadged).
 
: Some items available online. Most goods are own-brand (often obviously rebadged).
 
: [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]
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* Power Rewind - industrial supplier, extensive range, with prices to match. Useful for specialist items you can't find anywhere else.
 
* Power Rewind - industrial supplier, extensive range, with prices to match. Useful for specialist items you can't find anywhere else.
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== Electrical ==
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* [http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/ TLC direct]
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: good range at generally reasonable prices
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: Online and via several trade counters in South UK
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* [http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Connect-Lighting Connect Lighting]
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: mostly lighting, also some fans & inverters; low prices
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: ''currently only online via eBay (from bricks & mortar operation in Reading: other sales via reps)''
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== Electronic ==
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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.
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* [http://www.farnell.com/ Farnell]
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: Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc.
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: Trade-oriented
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* [http://www.cpc.co.uk/ CPC]
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: wide range of electronic components, consumer electronics, tools, materials etc.
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: ''part of Farnell groups but more consumer-oriented''
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* [http://www.maplin.co.uk/ Maplin]
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: Electronic components, gadgets, kits, consumer electronics
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* [http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid Electronics]
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: Wide range, good prices, reliable
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== Lighting ==
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* [http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/ Light Bulbs Direct]
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* [http://www.efficientlight.co.uk/ Efficient Light]
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* [http://www.ultimastore.co.uk/ Ultima]
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* [http://www.megamanuk.com/ Megaman]
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* [http://www.ledonline.co.uk/ LED Online] LEDs
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* [http://www.optosource.com/ OptoSource] LEDs
  
  
 
== Plumbing & Heating ==
 
== Plumbing & Heating ==
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* BES http://www.bes.ltd.uk
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* [http://www.bes.ltd.uk BES]
 
: Extensive range of plumbing, gas (NG and LPG) refrigeration & other plumbing & heating materials & tools.
 
: Extensive range of plumbing, gas (NG and LPG) refrigeration & other plumbing & heating materials & tools.
  
 
* Plumbworld
 
* Plumbworld
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* Discount Heating http://www.discountheating.com/
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* [http://www.discountheating.com/ Discount Heating]
 
: Generally boilers and radiators
 
: Generally boilers and radiators
  
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* Discounted Heating http://www.discountedheating.co.uk/
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* [http://www.discountedheating.co.uk/ Discounted Heating]
 
: Plumbing & Heating
 
: Plumbing & Heating
  
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* Heating Controls Online http://www.heatingcontrolsonline.co.uk/ (formerly ''RKM Heating Controls'')
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* [http://www.heatingcontrolsonline.co.uk/ 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.)
 
: 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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* CET Ltd http://www.cetltd.demon.co.uk/
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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
 
: 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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* Pulsar Direct http://www.pulsardirect.co.uk/
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* [http://www.pulsardirect.co.uk/ Pulsar Direct]
 
: Generally competitive prices but trade only.
 
: Generally competitive prices but trade only.
  
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* HRPC http://www.partscenter.co.uk
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* [http://www.partscenter.co.uk HRPC]
 
: 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 and at trade counters. Not cheapest but can obtain most parts in a few days.
  
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* MJT Controls http://www.mjtcontrols.co.uk
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* [Controls http://www.mjtcontrols.co.uk MJT]
 
: 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.
  
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* LPS Supplies http://lpssupplies.com
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* [http://lpssupplies.com LPS Supplies]
 
: Boiler and other heating spares online. Fairly cheap.
 
: Boiler and other heating spares online. Fairly cheap.
  
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* Gas and Electric meter boxes & fittings http://www.meterboxes.co.uk
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* [http://www.meterboxes.co.uk Gas and Electric meter boxes & fittings]
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== Electronic ==
 
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* RS components http://rswww.com/
 
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: Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc. Trade-oriented. Prices can be steep on some items.
 
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* Farnell http://www.farnell.com
 
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: Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc.
 
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: Trade-oriented
 
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* CPC http://www.cpc.co.uk wide range of electronic components, consumer electronics, tools, materials etc.
 
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: Part of Farnell groups but more consumer-oriented
 
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* Maplin http://www.maplin.co.uk
 
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: Electronic components, gadgets, kits, consumer electronics
 
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* [http://www.rapidonline.com/ Rapid Electronics]
 
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: Wide range, good prices, reliable
 
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== Lighting ==
 
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* Light Bulbs Direct
 
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http://www.lightbulbs-direct.com/
 
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* Efficient Light
 
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http://www.efficientlight.co.uk/
 
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* Ultima
 
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http://www.ultimastore.co.uk/
 
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* Megaman
 
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http://www.megamanuk.com/
 
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* LED Online [LEDs]
 
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http://www.ledonline.co.uk/
 
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* OptoSource [LEDs]
 
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http://www.optosource.com/
 
  
 
== Timber ==
 
== Timber ==

Revision as of 16:38, 24 May 2007

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 (sometimes by only £0.01!). Internet/telephone ordering. Catalogue available. Delivered by carrier. Some trade counters: opening hours?, open to public.
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.

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).
Wickes Review

Tools and machinery

  • Ebay - the big unknown
  • [www.machinemart.co.uk/ Machine Mart]
  • 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.

Electrical

good range at generally reasonable prices
Online and via several trade counters in South UK
mostly lighting, also some fans & inverters; low prices
currently only online via eBay (from bricks & mortar operation in Reading: other sales via reps)

Electronic

Wide range of electronic and mechanical components, tools, materials etc. Trade-oriented. Prices can be steep on some items.
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
Wide range, good prices, reliable

Lighting


Plumbing & Heating

Extensive range of plumbing, gas (NG and LPG) refrigeration & other plumbing & heating materials & tools.
Generally boilers and radiators
Plumbing & Heating
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.

Timber

http://www.championtimber.com/

http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk

http://www.britishhardwoods.co.uk/worktops

http://www.tottontimber.co.uk/

Building Materials

http://www.marshalls.co.uk very wide range of decorative concrete blocks

http://www.doorwarehouse.co.uk

http://www.todd-doors.co.uk/

http://www.hingesandbrackets.co.uk/ huge range of unusual stuff

Magnet: excellent prices on ply, plasterboard and some insulation

http://www.buildersbeams.co.uk/Products/Beams/FlitchPlates.htm

Fasteners

squarescrews.co.uk

collated nails: http://www.topgun.co.uk

Miscellaneous

http://www.andythornton.com/index.asp Andy Thornton Ltd architectural salvage

http://www.valepack.co.uk/ cardboard

tool-up.co.uk

http://www.salvo.co.uk

http://www.lockshop-warehouse.co.uk

http://www.londontools.co.uk/

http://www.worldofbrass.co.uk

http://www.mallardmetals.co.uk/

http://www.secondsandco.co.uk/

McMaster-Carr Online Catalog

metalsupermarkets.com

http://www.mailordermetals.co.uk

Smiths Metals

Local model shops

Local engineering / machine shops


Venables - oak

Ridgeons

Holloways of Ludlow - period switches

http://www.oldfireplaces.co.uk

http://www.rutlands.co.uk

http://www.salvo.co.uk/

Travis Perkins - sash weights

http://www.comdir.co.uk

http://www.whdirect.co.uk/

http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/

http://www.unifix.co.uk

http://www.tool-up.co.uk

http://www.tooled-up.co.uk

http://www.toolbank.co.uk/

http://www.silverlinetools.com/ - budget tools

http://www.screwsline.co.uk/

http://www.conistonslate.co.uk

http://www.shop4steel.com/ £150 delivery!

http://www.metal2models.btinternet.co.uk/cataloguemenu.htm

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Crazy-Parts

http://www.isaaclord.com/

South London Hardwood

"Metal Supermarkets"

http://www.thechemicalshop.com/index.asp - small and strange stock range, high prices

http://www.kno3.com similar to above

http://www.thetoolbag.com.

http://www.tiranti.co.uk/

http://www.askthetrades.co.uk

http://www.belowstairs.co.uk/

Antique Baths of Ivybridge

http://www.vintageplumbing.com/

http://www.thomas-crapper.com/

http://www.adriennechinn.co.uk/

http://www.womersleys.co.uk/

http://www.woolworths.co.uk/

Rapid Racking, Dexion etc

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