security

  1. uksparks

    Security Alarm Panel Replacement

    Hi, ill be be quite honest I have only ever fitted brand new wired alarms, not ever done anything with existing ones. badically the customer ripped the alarm panel off the wall as it was going off and he couldn't stop it... he he would like me to either put a new panel in, or replace the...
  2. Dobes_88

    New Member - Qualified Fire & Security Engineer, In process of 2365 Level 3

    Just thought I'd introduce myself on here... I'm Jamie, 26 years old from Surrey. Been in the Fire & Security trade for around 6/7 years now, did the college route and gained City & Guilds 1852 Levels 2 & 3 in Fire, Intruder, Access Control and CCTV (Gold ECS Card in installing, maintenance...
    • Dobes_88
    • Thread
    • 2365 courses degrees engineer engineering fire fire & security level level 3 member new new member process qualified salary security students
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
  3. driverman

    Decent Alarm system

    Hi Guys, installing an one off alarm system and wondered from your experience what would be a decent make / model to install. 4 x PIR zones ground floor, 1 x E/E door, 1 x PIR zone Landing (night set) and 2 x remote keypads ( 1 by E/E door, other on Landing). End station going in hall cupboard...
  4. D

    3 Gang Light Switch Quandry

    Hi, I've just moved into a new house. In the porch there's a 3 gang light switch which connects to an external PIR security light, porch light and hallway lights respectively. I don't really want the security light to be on a switch, I'd rather it had constant supply and have the PIR and...
    • David Cant
    • Thread
    • 3 gang light light switch lights porch security switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. M

    Security cameras

    Hey does anyone know of any god security cameras that operate of batteries? i need it putting up ASAP and dont have a power source in at the minute. Any other information regarding recording, HD, etc etc is welcome. thanks guys!
    • Mitch6278
    • Thread
    • built camera cameras power security solution
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. T

    Outside Security light with PIR - wiring

    Hi all, i'm new to this site so apologies if this is posted in the wrong section. I did try to post it in the DIY section but couldn't post a thread in there. Ive had to change my security light outside and the new lights wiring is confusing me (its not hard!!) In the new light there is a 4...
  7. H

    Outdoor Security Light Question

    Hi All, As an ex-sparks who has been out of the game for nearly 20years, I decided to post a question here that hopefully someone may be able toanswer? I am having a frustrating time in trying to locate asupplier for a soffit mounted security light. Naturally in past years Halogenfloods etc were...
    • Hap Hazard
    • Thread
    • calibri light outdoor question roman security times
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. L

    Wiring led floodlight from existing 2 cable security light?

    Hi, I'm replacing my outdoor security light with a outdoor led flood light. My problem is there are 2 cables coming out the wall to my current security light and only 1 coming out the back of the new led flood light. I'm not great with wiring but don't really want to get a electrician in for...
    • Luke Salmon
    • Thread
    • cable existing floodlight led light security wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  9. A

    Security Alarm Engineer Codes

    Hi Retired electrical Engineer downsizing to new home. My new place has an ATD Honeywell Galaxy 2 alarm system installed and as I have read in the Forum I have joined many others who have found that they are unable to use the system because the Engineering Codes have been changed by ATD. I am...
    • Alexbairn
    • Thread
    • alarm codes courses degrees engineer engineering salary security students
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Electrical Engineering Chat
  10. J

    Van Security

    Hi Since I started going on my own I've been thinking about better van security, but since buying a few tools that weren't cheap recently I really needed to get my act together and sort it out ASAP. All of my power tools are now in a metal box with a padlock, which is bolted to the van deck...
  11. S

    security light wiring help

    Hi everyone. I'm new and after some advise please I am putting security lights up at my house. They are the sensor type. They didn't come with the cable so I went to my diy store and asked for the right cable to use. I have wired up the light as per instructions. The other end I...
    • Sonia Dowsett
    • Thread
    • brown cable help light lights security sensor wiring wiring help yellow
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  12. S

    Security light to a fused switch

    hi there i hve a security light tht ive put up on my house but i dnt wont to put a plug on it can i just wire it up to this Crabtree Switched Fused Connection Unit 13A the cable im using is a 3core white cable thnks all
  13. L

    Perimeter security lighting design

    Hi, Is anyone got any literatures about Perimeter Security lighting? I am also looking for lighting column foundation construction details. Does it have to be protection in each column for individual luminaires? Regards, Laxmi
    • laxmi
    • Thread
    • column design lighting security security lighting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. E

    Security Light Help

    Hi I'm Evan, new to the forum. Today I was going to replace my security light at the rear of the house, due to the PIR not working. I believe it feeds off a socket in the kitchen, done by an electrician a number of years back. It also has a switch for it on the kitchen wall, so it can be...
    • evanshaw
    • Thread
    • brown help light security switch wires yellow
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  15. M

    Security lighting ?

    Good afternoon gentlemen, i am looking to buy some outside security lighting, and i dont know if i should be looking at led's, or halogen, i want to light up an area about 20ftsq, but i also want the neighbor's to know that i am aware, and light up their gardens too. I buy stuff from ebay and i...
  16. A

    security alarm for caravan

    In the wrong place I know but I don't have access to that part of the forum. I've been asked to supply and install an alarm on a static holiday caravan. It got me thinking coz you rarely see a caravan with an alarm, where can I find a 4 zone wireless alarm that sends a text message to the owner...
  17. K

    Security ?

    I’ve just had a security screen appear from nowhere. What’s gone wrong this time?
  18. C

    Van security

    So, my van got broken into and my Van Vault was lifted. Thankfully, most of my tools and cable were on the job (it was done in broad daylight) so they got away with "only" about £2k worth :-( Not a good end to last week! I have a Nissan Navara crew cab with a hard top canopy. Calling around...
  19. G

    Phone the boiler.

    OK, something I know sod all about but it may be commonplace these days. We recently bought a static caravan an hour away from home and it has central heating from a gas fired boiler and trvs. Question is, is there a device I can install so that come the winter I can phone into a switch to fire...
  20. E

    Small cctv camera with HDR that I can view on iphone

    Good evening all, Im looking for a easy to fit cctv with HDR system that I can view on my iphone whilst I'm out. I only need one small free standing camera that will be set up on my window seal to keep an eye on anyone approaching my garden. I've searched the internet and considered baby...
    • egginyourface
    • Thread
    • camera cameras cctv iphone phone security small system
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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