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Hi All, I want to install two PoE cameras under the roof outside. But I don't know how to run a cable, drill through the wall or through the PVC...
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Hi all, Requesting your help please! I know this is an old system but has been working amazingly for 7 years! I had an engineer out who done a...
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hi guys. i recently bought a flat that is ex council, 6 flats in the block and has a very old looking door entry system called 'flatmate' thats...
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Hi, I have a veritas R8 alarm and corresponding keypad. Recently a powercut caused one of my keypads to stop working. I replaced the battery in...
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Hi everyone, first post here and in a bit of a pickle... Newly qualified out in the big bad world... I have a job 4 hours from the office so I...
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So I'm wondering is there's a way to grab some low voltage power from the back of a light switch/ I have no other way of getting power to my Ring...
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Hi, So I ended up with a Ring video wired doorbell instead of a Byron video wired doorbell as B&Q were out of stock (had ordered online) and they...
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Our Northern California home built on 1977 has a built-in Gard-Site Smoke Detector model 081-612. It does not has battery. Its mounted on the...
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Hi at a property with a videx vx8000/s keypad entry and art 836 intercom with connected phone with gate button on phone. After a drilling...
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Hi guys, just dropped into a care home and they have a 24v fail safe door catch that’s intermittent not releasing so dropped into a supplier on my...
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This isn't really an electrical issue as such but I know you guys are pretty tech savvy and familiar with all the latest and greatest...
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Ive got a project for a client and they like the looks etc. heard NOTHING but good about them etc .But tend to fit Texacom .
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Hi, My alarm system is a Texecom control unit (Premier 64-w) + Keypad + Sounder, and is using the wired zones 1-4 only, with no additional...
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Texecom veritas R8, lost engineers code, how do you factory reset. End user code works ok, but cannot reset without engineers code. can anyone help??
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Hello all, new poster looking for some help. Our roller shutter keyswitch at work needs replacement, and I'm sick of having to insert key, turn...
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I am working within a project that involves access control and video, in a Georgia facility. Another unrelated installer is using properly sized...
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Morning All Qualified electrician, usually stay away from alarms but my friends parents have issues. Texacom Vertas panel, not worked for over 3...
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Buzzer wiring to ACROPRINT FT217 Time Clock - see drawings below Question: I would like to hookup 7 Buzzers to be driven off from the above...
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Running an Ethernet cable to my outdoor studio. I did this successfully before using cat 5 but cable severed. Run a new cable cat 6e. This cable...
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I used to fit Bell door entry systems all the while about 20 years ago but I'm a bit rusty on them now, am I correct in saying if you use a DC...
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Hi, just wondering if anyone could help me. I’ve just installed a texecom Veritas alarm in my garage at home and can’t seem to get rid of the...
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I’ve recently moved into a property with a Texecom premier elite system. I’ve been given the engineers code and have read up on the alarm. It...
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Hi. A client has asked for a home security system as part of a rewire. It occured to me that I'm never installing these only ripping them out...
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I have just removed the keypad module (art.3188) on a comelit vandalcom audio intercom and blanked it off. I installed a siemens K42 keypad lower...
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My Veritas R8 Excel panel recently developed a power fault and I have replaced the entire unit and reprogrammed it. I can part set the alarm when...
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So can anyone advise me on our rights regarding security cameras in the UK. our house is detached and i have my own cameras positioned low so not...
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Hi all Is it possible to connect a Texecom Odyssey 1E sounder to an Optima panel using 4 core cable and still allow the bell, strobe and tamper...
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Hi, I moved into a property 2 years ago with this alarm installed. I know the master code. A few weeks ago I started getting battery warnings...
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Hi guys Iam currently studying for my level 1 electric installation . Which btw I am loving. I've always been decent with DIY. But also I have...
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Hi I’ve recently installed a texecom veritus excel alarm system but having an issue with the sounder not going off when triggered by the pir I’ve...
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Called to a hotel where the spark doing a refit took down something and then said that he had no idea what it was so they better call someone...
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Hi all, I have been installing CCTV camera for a few months. But right now, I have been placed on the service team... I am supposed to replace a...
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Hi all, Currently wiring 3 new flats and have questions about the door access. Theres one main door to the flats which will have an intercom...
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Hi, Could you please give me some advice - I have the veritas 8 alarm with keypad and today I had to turn the mains off to do some diy work...
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My pir cables are red+ Black - Yellow blue alarm or relay Yellow green tamper However one has different colours Blue Blue white Orange Orange...
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Hi all I have a SWANN DVR4-4580V CCTV System. I have the box setup in office A, am wanting to view the feed on TV's in Office B [Main office]. The...
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Client has a 2 bed apartment .And wants basic alarm system fitted with no wires etc due to decoration and disruption etc ! I have Simplisafe as...
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Hi can anyone one run through how I program a zone as a keyswitch on the accenta G4 alarm it has the remote key pad. I've installed a Konnected...
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Hi, moved into a house with Veritas R8. One PIR is faulty, stopping alarm getting set. Don't have engineer codes (tried 1234, 4321 etc). How can I...
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I am looking to sell my business as i am moving away from the industry. Company established in 2018, turnover of £110,000. I carry out all types...
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