I think that Maplin's is going downhill... I want to get some heat-shrink tubing with adhesive inside, 1" diameter (or metric equivalent), to solve a little 'challenge' on my bike carbs.

I know Maplins used to sell it, as I bought some there last year just one size smaller. Now they've only got up to 13mm dia, and that's mail-order only.

Anyone know of a sensibly-priced on-line source? Preferably one that doesn't charge the earth for P&P on small orders...

Try Ebay - there's someone on there selling heatshrink.

Can't remember who, but I bought some from him and got a decent price and quick delivery.

This place?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30MM-BLACK-GLUELINED-HEATSHRINK-heat-shrink-tubing_W0QQitemZ290131963264QQihZ019QQcategoryZ15271QQcmdZViewItem

30mm is hopefully close enough for jazz, he doesn't seem to stock 25mm in glue lined.

p.s. Maplin has been going downhill for years IMO.

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Originally posted by iank

p.s. Maplin has been going downhill for years IMO.

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When they didn't have anything I wanted the other day, in spite of being in the catalogue, I suggested they were turning into a computer accessory shop. The guy behind the counter agreed.

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Originally posted by iank
This place?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30MM-BLACK-GLUELINED-HEATSHRINK-heat-shrink-tubing_W0QQitemZ290131963264QQihZ019QQcategoryZ15271QQcmdZViewItem

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David,

You could also try Vehicle Wiring Products for the heat shrink too.

VWP have a nasty minimum postage charge... also they only have up to 19mm...



I'll try that ebay bod.

UPDATE - now ordered!

[Edited on 10/10/07 by David Jenkins]

I've found that when I've phoned VWP for only one or two small bits that they have charged me less than the minimum postage.