Hi, I would be very grateful for any basic wiring advice anyone could provide for a hi-lo pir security light if possible. I believe I need to put the one of the switched live cables into the section marked 1 along with the other main live wires and the other switched live into the section marked...
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Just been given the job of rewiring an empty house.I usually take my tools home each night, but was looking at leaving them on site. Was looking for a system using cctv over a mobile network that would go to my phone if some one get in during the time its empty. Any one done this sort of thing?
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My garage is fed from a fuse on the CU in the house and then has another in the garage.
It has 2 RCD's? one for lights and one for sockets.
I have the security lights and they have the Brown +'ve, Blue neutral and Green/Yellow Earth.
So the question is whats the best and...
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Does anybody here work for or can recommend a reputable security supply & installation company?
I'm looking for a reputable company that can install a complete monitored system including door access, cctv and intruder alarm.
It is for a large company based in Stoke on Trent...
Saw this video online today of a guy using the now infamous lock pick tool to open a ford van in around 30 seconds.
It is shocking that these picks are available online for around £20...
Its a reminder to all with Ford vans to fit extra locks, as it only takes a moment for somebody to steal...
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I have two security lights controlled by three PIRs. Recently the lights have been coming on at random throughout the night, I suspect the PIRs to be faulty. I tried (at 3am) to switch them off.There is a fused switch in a bedroom which is fed from an adjacent socket which will switch them on...
Having to blank off several socket outlets in rented property. To discourage tenants from opening up and reconnecting sockets I want to use security screws to fix the blanking plates. Any ideas where I can get some security type M3.5 accessory screws?
I have a security light which has a built in PIR sensor. I installed this app 18 months ago to replace one that started to activate for no apparent reason. Well the same thing is happening again. The light is coming on at various times during darkness. last night was no different, there was...
I want to replace a cheap and nasty Halogen light with a LED one that should lastat least 10 years.
With the Halogen one, it can be triggered to switch on for its preset period by interrupting the supply to it, when dark, for about 5 or more seconds. I don't want what appears to be the common...
Hello Ive been asked to install a security alarm with a GSM card built in. Had a look at the premises and there is no BT point available. Haven't installed one with a GSM card before does anyone have any preferences on alarms and GSM cards? Its a warehouse 30m in length 15m width.
Hello, I have an issue with my house alarm system. It is all Honeywell and its a couple of years old. My bell box is making no sound/noise when activated.the warning light is flashing underneath.
It's a reson 8 bell box, on inspection in the bell box the timer is set to Test. There is a little...
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Hi, just registered on this forum. I have been in the electrical/security industry since leaving school
in 1980. Served my time at a medium sized electrical/security firm in West Yorkshire, then went self employed in 1986 right up to present. I was NICEIC from 1989 - 2002, but had moved most of...
I need to put an exterior grade switch with a timer, to switch a 12v AC solenoid which is fail-secure- so it needs a momentary voltage to open the gate.
All the electronic switches I am finding are 12v DC- but I need AC. I can't just use an ordinary push to make as I need a timer, so the...
customers after wireless cctv but with record and remote access
a kit like this decent???.... 4 Camera Digital Wireless Security System with 1TB CCTV DVR - https://www.spycameracctv.com/spycamera/4-camera-digital-wireless-security-system-1tb-cctv-dvr
only need the 3 cameras not the 4th.....can...
There is a funny story going around at the moment about this topic,
Quite funny actually, - Buckingham Palace repairs INCREASE TO £900m after electrician ‘takes a butchers’ - http://southendnewsnetwork.com/news/buckingham-palace-repairs-increase-to-900m-after-electrician-takes-a-butchers/
But I...
Ok got the following
TP link - tl sg1008p switch
3x linksys ac1200 max wifi extenders
He has a bthub 6 ,
Can i just connect the switch straight into the hub , then cat6 to points in the house then plug the extended in
I have the extenders plunged into the hub but can't seem to connect ...
HI Guys,
Just wandering if anyone else has had any problems with a Lumineux 30W LED Die Cast Aluminium IP44 Flood Light complete with PIR Black.
It is installed direct from the garage lighting mains feed to a local Switch for isolation inside the garage. This is a Brand New Light. Worked...
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I was wondering if anyone can help me in recommendations on specific courses to do in the fire and security sector.I have been searching on the web and so far the FIA 3 day course looks like the best one in that field but what can anyone recommend on security systems and access control...
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