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Evening all, I'm after some advice with regards some issues I'm having at work with a new CCTV system that has been installed at one of our sites, a project that I have been overseeing. A bit of history, the site has recently been refurbished as part of which the CCTV system was...

Check out the exposed terminal screws on the consumer unit at 2:50! o_O he doesn't seem to notice them or do anything about it. This guy and LA Sparks are the worst two electricians i know on youtube, their standard of work is just dreadful and at times dangerous too!

Hi Guys, I've recently installed a wired Texecom Premier alarm with the Smartcom app, that's all working perfectly. Have now added an 8XP-W expander as I want to add detectors to some outbuildings and since that's been added I'm getting the occasional RF Jamming alert on my phone from the...

Evening guys, I'm thinking of updating my CCTV at home from the current analogue cameras to IP, the main motive behind the change is to get HD cameras and to be able to access them remotely. I would really appreciate any suggestions of cameras worth considering, so far i really like the look...

Hi Guys, I got home late Sunday evening and my elderly neighbour was on the doorstep asking if i could pop in and have a brief look at her heating which wasn't working as it should. Long story short is that some rads were fine and others were stone cold, checked all the obvious to no avail...

Ok so some background here, i work in a college and across our estate we have 4000+ desktop computers and at least 3000+ are connected to the mains using what we call a Y splitter cable, 13amp plugtop to 2 x IEC female. Mr PAT tester has today said they are all unsafe as the plug is fitted with...

Hey Guys, Do any of you have any experience with the NiteDevil cameras that have a built-in balun, specifically the SEE220 model? We have just purchased some new cameras to extend coverage of our CCTV system at work and had our site electricians install them. They have wired them in CAT6 cable...

Hi Guys, Family friend is having some decorating done and the clown doing the work has damaged the controls on her oil filled radiator, a Dimplex OFX1500TI model. I have looked online at some spares websites including Dimplex direct and they either don't have any or list the parts as obsolete...

Hi guys, apologies if this should be in the audio visual section but it's more an electrical question really. To cut a long story short we are having extension and refurbishments works at my workplace, I'm responsible for the IT systems etc. including the speaker PA system, the contractors have...

Hi Guys, I’m about to outgrow the standalone DVR I have as I would like to add another 2 cameras outside my house, the current DVR I have isn’t upgradeable as its one of them 4 camera kit jobbies, not the best but its done the job for me. I have a spare pc that I would like to buy a DVR card...

Hi Guys, Have just bought an electric heated towel rail, it can also be connected to the CH system but i'll only be using it as electric only. The supplier has said i'll need to fill the rad with 90% water and 5% inhibitor leaving the other 5% for expansion. Can you guys just confirm thats...

Hey Guys, Got some strange problems with the lights in a couple of our classrooms. Sometimes the lights work and sometimes they don't, its totally random and no pattern. Nothings had ever tripped and i have been chasing estates over them for ages. I had a little spare time this morning and...

Hi Guys, Just bought a house and i'll be re-painting most rooms. The woodwork is currently painted with a matt type gloss, its the stuff that doesnt yellow and is like a matt paint but with a slight gloss finish. I want to use the same paint to re-paint the woodwork but can anyone tell me...

Hi Guys, Will be taking possession of my new house (my first house) in about a weeks time and I’m after a little advice on how to deal with something. The house is a repossession so it’s empty, a company has been in and isolated all the electrics, water and gas and any fixed appliances. They...

Hi Guys, Need a lil pro advice on this one. I’m currently in the process of buying the house, had access to the house all weekend so have a good look around (its currently vacant). House was refurbished about 18 months ago and has been rewired although I would say its been done by someone who...

Hi Guys, Sorry if this has been covered before but a quick search of the forum hasn’t answered my question. I’m in the process of buying a house, the house has been re-furbished and the old back boiler is long gone and there is a new combi boiler in the kitchen. In the corner of the lounge...

Hey Guys, Firstly Happy New Year to everyone! Well it’s that time of year again, love them or hate them pictures of this years display(s) are now available at the link below. The password to access the album is “mandalore” without the quotes, once there use the links on the left side to...

Hi Guys, Been having a clear out at work and have been left with a box of bits left over by various electrical contractors over the years. Asked our estates manager if he wants them but he said no and to keep them myself or sling them, obviously i decided to keep them. Anyway in this...

Hi Guys, Is it possible to get a Proetus 32a RCBO. Cut a long story short, my mates parents are having the lounge/dining room refurbished and im moving some light switches and the exisiting pendants. While ive been there ive noticed the shower is fed from a 32a MCB on the non RCD side of the...

Hi Guys, Wonder if you can help me again, have been looking everywhere for a low energy spotlight to replace one of these... http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/FL5501.JPG I'd like it to still be chrome/silver but being the energy conscious person I am id like to replace...