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I just want to know really If I can setup two ip cameras through a d-link 615 connected to a virgin media always on modem without having to have a pc on all the time.

I am going away for a few days and plan on buying 2 outdoor ip cameras, that will be hard wired to a router, I know I need to use a pc to configure the system, but my questions are. Once the system is setup can you power off the pc until you come back without affecting the ccctv ?. Do I...

Hi, I have a Menvier Ts800r with seven out of eight zones used and one free. Can I add two door contacts to the spare zone, and add a pir to an existing pir circuit without needing...

Hi, I have four large conifers in my garden that block a lot of sunlight to the windows. Roughly how much should it cost to have them removed ? Cheers.

Hi, I have an elederly neighbour who asked me if I could have a look at his electric shower, as it has stopped working, and he has trouble geting in and out of the bath. Since this guy is a good neighbour and a nice guy I said I would. I went round the other day and the first thing I checked...

I have a flat roof over the kitchen extension 5.3m X 2.5m, it's been there donkeys and needs renewing since my foot almost went through it last time I went on it. I got a local builder/roofer with a good reputation to come have a look and quote me for the job. Whilst waiting for the quote to...

Can someone give me a bit of a point in the right direction with this please? I have a two way switch at the bottom of the stairs with three core, going to a two way switch at the top of the stairs for the landing light. I was planning on feeding the upstairs switch from the bedroom switch...

I have a problem with my front door. I have searched the forum but can't find the answer. I have a composite front door with handles that you push up to deadlock and the key is required to open the door from the outside. The handle on the outside stopped working, it is now just hanging down and...

Is it possible and ok, to have an outbuilding protected by the house alarm, but with a strobe activated by an external PIR ? Thanks.

I have a pir activated security light, it can be overidden by the one way switch it is attached to. My questions are.. 1. Can the pir be disabled and the light still used in overide mode for a set amount of time before it turns off ? 2. Is there a device/switch with a built in timer that...

I am looking for a security light, I found these.. http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLTHF1500.html http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLTHF1000.html As the bulb is not included, what is the difference, apart from the price ?

The back pointing of the slates is all falling out. Should I repoint this with lime cement ? or is there a better product to use ? If it has to be lime cement can anyone suggest the required mix ? Cheers.

I am just fitting loft insulation over the bedroom ceiling I put up yesterday. Should I pat the insulation down or just leave it fluffed up ? Also the back pointing of the slates is all falling out. Should I repoint this with lime cement ? or is there a better product to use ? If it has to...

I was going to build a garage/workshop but bought a shipping container instead. I have read some threads on here regarding supplying electric to it, and would like more advice on how this should be done. I include pictures of my supply. By the way I think my supply looks like it could do with...

I recently bought a shipping container to use as storage/workshop. I had thought about cladding the inside with insulation and ply, but then came accross this paint. http://www.thermilate.com/product-overview/industrial-coatings/warmtouch-handrail-coating Anyone know if it's any good ?.

I am planning on building a garage/workshop. Anyone know of any free software to help with design ? I know all the information I need is available on this forum, but would like to know if I can save a lot of time searching by using a some easy cad program. Cheers.