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    Cctv / security alarms

    Hello all, i have just joined this site i am looking for some advice i am thinking of signing up for a cctv and security alarm installers course. But i would like to look in to the thoery side first and was wondering if anyone had any idea where i would obtain the theory information as i like...
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    Security light wiring

    Firstly hello all, Secondly i'm not a spark just after some DIY advice so go easy :wink_smile: I'm trying to wire in an outside light with PIR. inside the house i have this set-up - Switched FCU - - - -WALL - - - - PIR light (3core) (3core) I would like the...
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    LED Security lights

    Hi can anyone recommend any good quality LED security lights that are reliable with good light output ? Also what LED lamps are you using at the moment ?
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    Dip switch PIR security lights

    Fitted a few of these today. However no instructions at all what the dip switch's do. Manufacturer: Ansell Dip switch one was pretty simple shape of a sun and moon. So dark or like. Dip switch 2 was a arrow - no idea what that is. Dip switch 3 was -5" - no idea. Maybe no time to...
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    security light woe's

    Hello everyone, wonder if anyone can help me with this, I,ve just installed two outside pir security lights on a 5 year old extention to an existing switched feed from the downstairs lighting circuit, nice neat job, they work fine, two days later i get a call, "when you switch off the...
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    van security.

    I had my van broken into over the weekend. Just wondering what others do to stop this happening.
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    Rated people security alert

    This is just some info for anyone who is with Ratedpeople.com I took up their free trial which I have just called to cancel due to it being a complete waste of time. To gain access to my account I had to answer 3 "security questions". From here I was able to close my account and God knows what...
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    led pir security light recommendation

    Hi guys Been researching for a while on pir security lights, any suggestions on what type and where to get them from?
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    Looking for the best locksmith services to install security alarm systems

    Hey all, I just bought a house in Des plaines , USA and after analysing the whole house security systems i dnt feel much secure in the house so i want to install some security alarm systems in my house but i dnt have any idea of the locksmith because i'm new here so if anyone knws about the...
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    Security Lighting Controls

    Hi All, my friend asked me for some advice but im not 110% sure. He has installed a outside security light with built in PIR detection, but also wanted it to operate as a normal light when switched. So he has wired to switchlines from a 1g 2way switch, 1 switchline feeds directly to the live of...
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    Is it ok to put a a normal plug on the end of an external security light?

    Hi there. I am just wondering if this is ok to do? I recently installed a security light and my grandmas house and I drilled straight through the kitchen wall onto the exterior front of the house to install the security pir light. I supplied the light via 2.5mm t&e as it was all I had...
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    Security Light with Switch Wire for Permanent on

    Good evening to all, Does anyone know of a security light of about 400w which has a PIR and the facility for a switched permanent on? My customer has a number of lights installed about 4 years ago, between 4pm and 9pm the lights (all 13 fittings) are switched on permanently for H&S reasons but...
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    Which Van is best for an electrical contractor?

    Hey guys, i guess this is the correct place to post this. I'm looking at getting my own van and just wondering which ones you would recommend as the best sparky van, and what kind of racking systems you use? Any pics of vans and racking systems would be very grateful. Cheers
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    security light on a fused spur

    Hi all, Right can anyone make any suggestions for this one. I have to connect up a security light from a single switched fused spur. The op currently has an outside light connected to the spur. They want to keep this and it needs to stay on the switch. The security light also ideally needs to...
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    External PIR Security Lights - Advice on DIY install

    Hi guys, happy new year to you all - I hope the hangovers have recovered by now! I'm also hoping you pro's out there can give me some advice. I've just moved into a brand new house (4 bed bungalow) and the driveway and garden are pitch black at night, so I'm looking to install 1 or 2 PIR...

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