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  1. Electrical2go

    Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems

    Electrical2Go - Home Security: Using Floodlights, CCTV, and Door Entry Systems In an era where technology is advancing rapidly, home security has become a paramount concern for homeowners. Protecting your home requires a multi-faceted approach, and three essential components that can...
  2. MaintenanceSpark

    Cable entry hole on Service Head

    Hi guys, I'm shadowing the electrician who is doing our EICR's and after visually inspecting the service cable and service head, I noticed a bit of blue tape dangling on the side of the service head (it's up high and behind a partitioned wall, we access it through a hatch off of steps). I...
  3. G

    Multi door entry system

    I was working on a small door entry system today (4 flats ). It got me thinking , that say it was 16+ flats system , how would you go about dealing with the 16+ cables at the main entrance . Obviously a junction box system would probably be required , but was wondering how to over come that...
  4. M

    Remote control for Bell 801 door entry system

    Hi. Looking for help. My FiL has moved into a block of flats using the Bell 801 door release intercom for opening the main communal door to the flats. We have no opportunity to change the system for the whole block of flats. He is 80 and paraplegic and cannot get out of bed to let his carers in...
  5. impish15

    Back entry wiska box

    Hi all, I’ll be fitting a new outdoor light next week. Does anyone have a link to a back entry wiska box they use/recommend please? This is what is currently installed Many thanks in advance
  6. P

    100 amp service entry through shed wall

    I have a 4 wire 100 amp service run through 1-1/4" pvc underground to my pool shed. I need to take those wires and some form of conduit through a tuff shed panel wall to an interior sub panel. I will have at least 5 other circuits needing to go through this wall in roughly the same area. 2 20...
  7. I

    Cable Entry Reg

    Think I'm going loopy and can't for the life of me find a regulation regarding suitable cable entry to accessories which deems whether nylon glands etc are required. I've noticed a NAPIT EICR references 522.8.5 but after reading the regulation I'm not sure whether it's actually relevant or not...
  8. R

    Rubber Grommets Cable Entry - BS7671

    I am doing a non-compliance document for college. I have to find non-compliances whilst on site. I have seen an Intruder Alarm where the PVC Flexible cable is brought through bare metal, so no grommet is fitted. Can anyone tell me what part of BS7671 this would fall under and the definition, please?
  9. W

    door entry system with log

    Hello, I am looking for a door entry system with fobs to operate a mag lock on a door. Ideally I would have a system which records of log of what fob and when opened the door. What makes would you recommend looking at or avoiding. Thanks
  10. R

    Adaptable box with front entry.

    I’m looking to fix a previous install. After having some rendering I have a feed that’s in 10mm T&E and I’m looking to replace the conduit. The gate is being replaced. I’m just looking for an adaptable box that I can have conduit come out the front. I’ve decided to have the conduit come out...
  11. S

    Sounder not working on entry

    Hi, I have a wired alarm system with a Securitech Active 5 control panel and Lynteck Vortex bellbox. It has worked fine for many years until recently when I noticed this fault. When the alarm is set and entry is made through the front door entry route, the internal sounder activates after the...
  12. M

    Maintaining top entry fire rating/IP rating

    Evening all Had a job yesterday, which I'm back at next week. Job was to install new dual tarriff CU. As can see from photo earthing was supplied off a clamp from incoming metallic pipe which contained the supply cables. As this old CU is double packed out with a frame it had ample space to...
  13. N

    recommended entry level pro tester

    hi there can anyone recommend a test device that I can use for anything i need in the home (I think my basic multimeter is limited ....im probably looking for an entry level professional unit as im even thinking of becoming a trainee electrician as a change in career in the post covid world)...
  14. M

    95mm cable entry into switch fuse

    Hi people, Setup: Connect TPN supply from meter to 315A fuse switch (mounted on same surface <3m away) feeding busbar chamber. Will use 95mm tails. What gland would you recommend using to enter the cables into fuse switch? I was thinking to route cables via cable tray but wonder if there is...
  15. P

    Expanding electrical knowledge on CCTV, fire, door entry, smart lighting/power & Industrial systems

    So I've just recently qualified from my apprenticeship and I'm looking to expand my knowledge on a few different systems such as: A) CCTV B) Fire alarm systems C) Door entry systems D) Smart systems E) Industrial equipment Not working at the moment and not so eager to get back on site so soon...
  16. A

    House entry problem

    I am being a little cheeky and posting a question which is not strictly electrical (in fact not at all electrical) but which I am sure you knowledgeable people can answer. We live on a clifftop by the sea so everything comes with salt, including orange car brake disks most mornings. We are close...
  17. J

    Door entry with two means of access

    We are using a Bell BL106-4 on the main door. Code entry to open the door, buzzers for each flat. Simple. Only now we want to add access control to a metal gate at the end of a path a mete 10m away. Am I best off adding another Bell BL106-4 at the gate and wiring in-line or is there a smarter...
  18. J

    Advice on which door entry intercom system to choose

    Hi We're a block of flats about to purchase some new external doors, and an intercom. Up to this point in time we've not had an intercom, and our external doors don't even close properly let alone lock! We've decided that we'd like a video entry wired intercom, with the additional ability for...
  19. C

    UK Metal clad cable entry

    Hi all, level 3 qualified sparky here, just getting back into it after some time out. So, what is considered best practice these days when installing a metal clad consumer unit. Are all these Fancy Dan cable glands actually required or are they just another money spinner. I've found if you...
  20. M

    Consumer unit Cable entry advice ??

    Hi all, I am installing an additional consumer unit in a garage to supply a pool pump, pool lights and garage sockets. Customer wants cables to be clipped direct. Could I use a 25mm Rubber packed gland at each board for a 10mm T&E? Would rather use trunking but customer does not want.
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