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Bluest



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Who do you use for auto electrical supplies?
Got a bit of a wiring project on the go and looking for recommendations for component brands and suppliers. I’ll be buying wiring, conduit, crimp terminals, power sockets, switches etc, etc.

I know Blue Sea make some nice stuff and Carling do good switches, but what else do you recommend, where from and who to avoid? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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miker



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Ironically enough, I generally buy from Auto Electric Supplies!
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Bluest



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LandRoverAnorak



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It depends what you need, really. I've used Vehicle Wiring Products a lot over the years, but some generic stuff like wire and terminals can be had from eBay for a lot less money. Darren

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rockster57



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12v Planet

Also used vehicle wiring products and found them reliable and efficient
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gilarion



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Do not know what part of Lancs you come from but if it's near Manchester then Middeltons Auto Electrics is hard to beat. Unbelievably cheap, has new parts dating back from the fifties, as well as thousands of new modern parts and will, do jobs while you wait such as crimping heavy duty wire into Anderson plugs etc...

If you do ever visit it looks amazing three Edwardian houses knocked into one while all around it are huge skyscrapers, Mr Midelton who is in his seventies will not sell up even though he has been offered a small fortune to do so, so his Edwardian houses are surrounded by tall modern buildings so it looks like that end scene of the film 'No Batteries Required' For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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Bluest



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I work in the city centre, so very convenient. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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gilarion



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Middletons 359-363 City Road, Manchester M15 4DE
Phone: 0161 872 8409



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 For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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rallysteve



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Use the following depending in what exactly i am after:
-vehicle wiring products
-polevolt
-12voltplanet
-Simtek

Can thoroughly recommend all four. Great service and delivery time. The few issues i have had with wrong parts have been quickly resolved.

Just have to watch postage costs sometimes.

All my Sumitomo bits come from Eastern Beaver in Japan or from PaulMC on here

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davew



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I normally use Vehicle Wiring Products or Car Builder Solutions, both have a good range and between them I can normally get everything I need. http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/
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