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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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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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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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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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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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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...
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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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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Currently wiring 3 new flats and have questions about the door access. Theres one main door to the flats which will have an intercom...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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I have a Pyronix Enforcer v9.13 panel. Recently, the panel has been making random alerts (when the system is unarmed) that the bell box...
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I ve been moved into a new house in which my previous owner doesnt remember his code
The alarm system is from wisdom group Risco
I would...
Where os the battery backup for the siren?
I have ordered a Yale wireless system to replace the current old and faulty Accenta G3. I know that...
I have an old Optima XM alarm system in my house in which has worked fine for over 20 years. Recently when I was trying to set the alarm to go...
Hi, need a little help figuring out exactly where each of these wires go… any help appreciated as the old one seems to have packed in!
The first...
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Im an electrician but have been installing the odd alarms for some of my customers too.
Used to use the Honeywell Accenta G4 with the...
Hi all, parents in law have been victims of crime at their home numerous times in the last few years. Last night they had an attempted break in at...
Looking for some assistance. I installed a cctv system a few months ago. Worked ok to start with but now it’s basically impossible to access live...
Just after some help If someone knows. Correct me if I’m wrong but I thought when updating the firmware on panels LS1 was the code for the English...
Just set up a Hikvision NVR and cameras for a customer. All fine except the Hik Connect app says the cameras are offline unless you are connected...
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Our alarm always has a zone open whenever we set it.
The zone consists of two door sensors and three shockguards. Is there a way to work out...
I looked at an old ESP Entryview 3 Multi system this morning with a faulty monitor unit, doorbell in one flat not working. After connection check...
Are there any gadgets out there that allow you to replace a standard Bell 801 phone with a wireless phone?
I am looking for a tool to remove this type of security fixing (see images) does anyone know where this can be purchased from or the type of head...
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looking for some advice. I have a honeywell galaxy g2 alarm system that i have inherited with a pub I have taken over, I need to do...
Why are cctv installers in ireland not using LSHF cable in a domestic situation as when wiring Sockets/ LIGHTS rtc Irish regs state thst LSHF...
I have a DSC POWER832 alarm with an LCD5501Z kepad and I'm 99% sure it's a PC5010 panel. And since I switched from DSL to Verizon FIOS...
Hi. My mother bought a miguard g5 system a few years ago. It looks like the control panel has given up on her!
She has all the sensors around her...
I’ve long been a Nest advocate and pro-installer but frankly since they got taken over by Google they’ve gone to scat. I’ve three outdoor IQ cams...
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I am looking for an installer to faultfind a Fermax Keypad flat access system Newport South Wales. Someone changed the electric entry lock...
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