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    Joining Cat5 Cables for door entry system

    hi, Looking for an IDC punch down connector block similar to a 1x9 telephone bridging module in an enclosure that can be used to join up the cat5 cables for a door entry system. Any ideas if such a thing is available? Alternatively how do people connect up the multitude of cat5 cores neatly...
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    Small Metal enclosure for door entry power supply

    Hi all, I am hoping someone has already had this problem and can suggest a solution. Last minute decision by client to have an electronic release on a door means we have to mount the power supply (bell systems 340c) on the wall in a public space so it needs to go in a metal enclosure. PSU...
  3. S

    Alarm not activating door locks 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    I am installing a Compustar CS6900 in my 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee and am having trouble hooking up the keyless entry part of the system. I tested the alarm and it sends out a negative 12v pulse in both wires coming from the alarm brain. My driver side and passenger side door switches both work on...
  4. M

    Door bell transformer advise

    hi, I’m new to the forum. I’m an engineer but don’t have electrical qualifications and need some advise on if I need a certified electrician to fit a door bell transformer. I presently have a mains wired door bell with an integrated transformer which takes mains power supplied by what looks...
  5. S

    Door entry handset advice

    wanting to replace my old, ugly door entry handset. I stay in a block of flats, handset works but its extremely old and at an odd colour of brown. It’s a Comelit VOX 2000. 5 cores feeding it. I take it to change it over it must be a compatable change over? If so, any recommend a decent...
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    Interior lights / door jamb switches

    Good morning all, this is my first post on what looks to be a great source of knowledge. I am not an electrician but I do enjoy trying to sort these little issues but I am not sure where to start with this. I have a 2007 Isuzu pick up. The interior lights do not come on when the doors are...
  7. Soulsurfer

    Garage door alert solutions ?

    Hi I have a client who is always asking for random things electrically... This time it's a possibility to fit maybe something like a roller lever switch or magnetic reed switch etc.. to alert her when her garage door is opened, while she's in the house. With an LED flashing or buzzer etc.. I...
  8. C

    Releasing car door deadlock - equipment needed?

    I want to try the method below to release my car door deadlock. I have access to the door lock module and have identified the two pins but have no idea what equipment I need to do it re power supply, leads, wires? Cheers "If the door is dead locked try the following without any damage being...
  9. C

    Ring door bell install

    Installing a door bell which needs a 24vac supply. I normally use the din rail ransformer however the client want this door bell supplied from the local plug top. I can find plenty of AC24v plug in supply units however none of the leads are long enough. I would like to chop the plug, crimp and...
  10. E

    Why are all storage heater replacements on the top floor?

    can anyone answer me this riddle?
    • elsparko
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. Nick Grant

    Grill Door Trips Breaker

    Hi, Bit of a strange one this, our oven of 8 years is causing the power to shut off when ever you open the grill door. Everything is fine with the Oven and the hobs. If the oven is still switched on at the wall (Red Switch) and the grill is turned off on the oven, it still trips the electric...
  12. B

    Gun cabinet door contact

    Hi, Could do with some advice on using a door contact on a Gun cabinet, I sceptically tried a normal magnetic door contact to see if it would work but it thinks it’s always alarming no matter whether the door is closed or open. Does any one have any suggestions or recommendations on how to get...
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    Videx door entry system...voltage drop on 0.5mm²

    So I have used CW1308 0.5mm² over a 25m. run (2 twisted pairs for 3+1 system). The bottom line is the door release (mag lock) does not work. Call and speech works on the handset so at least the person can be called and pick up the hand set and converse. I am 99% certain the wiring is correct and...
  14. LauraADIA

    The Automatic Door Installation Association

    We offer courses in: BS EN16005 and BS 7036-0 accredited by City & Guilds and in partnership with CSCS (one free for new Installer members) Fault Finding in automatic doors Service and Maintenance of automatic doors BS EN16005 for Office Staff (one free for new Supplier members) You must be an...
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    Entire kit - door release

    Hello guys I have a client that wants to be able to open her two side gates from inside the house, when i say open i mean unlock. I was thinking a two Mag locks. Can someone advise me on a company that can supply and advise on all the parts i need.
  16. S

    240v door hold backs

    with an addresiable fire alarm system with a 240v door magnetic hold backs would the supply be taken to a relay then linked to the interface to release the power to the relay cutting to door mags?
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    Paxton Net2 Classic 1 door controller/Access unit -10 Available-

    FOR SALE Paxton Net2 Classic 1 door controller/Access unit 411-381 Recently cleared out a property that is to be demolished and now have 10 of these working second hand units available. I'm selling each unit for £55 or if anyone wants larger quantities or all of them I can do a deal. Also...
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    Cottage fed from pub next door.

    The old landlord and owner has retired into the adjoining cottage. This cottage is fed from a 100 amp isolator that is Henley blocked off the meter tails from feed to the pub. The feed cable to the cottage is 16mm t&e and runs about 5-10m and feeds an old wilex rewireable fuse box. From a fuse...
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    Newbie Handyman looking for advice about electric roller garage door switch!

    Hi, Please excuse the 'jump straight in' thread! I've tried looking all over the internet for a solution to my problem, but can only find links to Landlord and Tennant issues!! I have an electric roller shutter door on my garage that has been installed for a number of years. I used to be able...
  20. tharetard

    Transformer from CU to door bell (Ring Pro)

    Hi guys I need some advice with cable routing. I'm planning on buying a Ring Pro doorbell (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Video-Doorbell-Chime-Transformer/dp/B01DM6BDA4) and installing it on a new build house. There is currently no doorbell installed (it was a completely insane cost to get...

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