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Are there any decent, neat, small waterproof (or at least splashproof/IP44) wired doorbell pushes? We used to have a great solid brass Friedland solid brass at our previous property, which never rusted inside so I assume it was waterproof, but it doesn't seem to exist now. Our current west...

Are all 10mm 12V LED tapes much of a muchness – or are some better than others? I'm looking to run some under kitchen cupboards, just under 5m in two sections. I have no issue with understanding the wiring, power supplies, cutting, soldering. TLC Direct, QVS Direct and various LED online...

To get all my alarm cables to the control panel (Texecom Prem Elite), I need them cross the mains supply to the eletric meter, at 90 degrees. (The feed to the meter comes out of the floor up against an internal garage wall. If I go above the meter, I'll be close and parallel to more mains. If I...

I’m looking for some time switches for our lights for when we are away – just to switch on and off lighting in a few rooms. Most of our lights in our new build have power [edited to clarify: power supply, i.e. L and N to the switch first] to the light switch, which I’d assume gives a bit more...

Hi, can anyone recommend a supplier of good quality single shielded coax sockets which fit into standard Euro module plates? (I'm trying to match all our outlets with our MK Logic sockets, I've got Euro faceplates by Ultima which are perfect). Also - does anyone know if the angled MK standard...

I'm looking at adding CCTV to our property, probably 3 to 4 cameras, maybe expanding to couple more later. More than likely PoE Hikvision cameras. I already run a Synology NAS for fileserving and the DSM software is great (although you have to buy additional licences for more than 2 cameras at...

ComIP - I was all set to add a ComIP to my Elite 24 system (spec'ing before ordering) but the installation manual tells you to open up a port on your router (for forwarding) - as someone in the IT industry this rings alarm bells as a security risk (no fee for that pun) - it theoretically would...

Finally got my draft spec together for 13 zone alarm system for our house, just want to see if it looks ok, and the current draw is within the capability of the panel. Premier Elite 24 (metal) with 1.5A PSU – sited in internal cupboard – current draw: 95mA Expander: (either the 8XE plug-on or...

We have, what I think is a relatively insecure back door we want to upgrade, as it's in a dark area in the winter, down a side passage. It's currently a Howdens hardwood door with a large thin double glazed unit (over half the door) in a hardwood frame with 5-lever mortice and a top and bottom...

I’ve almost decided on the Texecom Premier Elite 24 (poly or metal, depending on space) to install in our new house, just a few questions for the brilliant experts here :) Can the Premier Elite 24 control panel be installed somewhere permanently warm like an H/W cylinder cupboard? (Can’t find...

A relative has an old Gardtec 300 series house alarm (control panel says 300 series on the PCB), RKP is a LCD screen with LED lit number pad, it's somewhere between 15 and 20 old. Fairly basic, but has worked perfectly up to now. I've replaced the backup battery twice and adjusted it a few times...

A few days ago we glossed some brand new wood architraves (after knotting, priming and undercoating) with Dulux non-drip. A screw up (not ours!) meant that some protective plastic sheeting ended up stuck fast on one side, not picked up until 12 hours later. When removed it left a crazed look to...

Just in the process of a large renovation and doing a lot ourselves, including a full rewire. I'm planning on running coax from the main aerial to an upstairs cupboard and then distributing it out to the various upstairs and downstairs rooms that need it (will probably put an aerial point in...

I can't seem to find any good online prices for 150mm Jablite the 100eps version. Need about 70 sq meters. it'll be covered by a membrane then 50mm of Gvylon screed. Any recommendations for suppliers? Would rather sheets of 150mm rather than laying 100mm and then 50mm on top (can find...

Want to install an alarm system in a mostly new build project we are doing ourselves. The one we have a present in a different smaller property is a 6 zone PIR type (no door/magnet switches), so entrance/exit determined by PIRs in hall and kitchen. The panel (I think) is a Guardtec with...

We are completely gutting and refitting an old property, all electrics have been ripped out as were completely suspect. We want to do the first to second fix of electrics ourselves (running cables etc), then let our electrician do second to final fix, testing and connections. Upstairs is 4...

We are replumbing an entire house, rads, hot water etc, due to a major renovation. (ripping out all the existing old system, copper, rads etc) Builder suggests using poly-pipe rather than copper for all the CH, with final copper ends up to the new (as yet un-chosen) rads. Is this the...

We are just starting a large renovation and extension project on our 4 bed house: 2 bathrooms, 1 downstairs WC. Extending the kitchen/diner (to 5x6m), living (to 5x6m) and adding a utility (there are also 2 more reception rooms downstairs) Water is currently a vented system, HW cylinder...

I'm having a problem, fixing a batten a wall to then hang some heavy wall cupboards. I tested a section of the wall which will be hidden, and it's approx 20mm of plaster over aerated concrete block (possible aircrete?). It's a 90s house, there is obviously a cavity and normal brick past the...

Our Aqualisa Aquastream (97-03 model) pictured here: http://www.aqualisa.co.uk/parts-store/Controls/Aquastream-thermostatic-and-manual-integral-power-shower/ has a constant leak from the gasket (between the cartridge and main unit), dripping slowly into the casing. It's happened on and off...