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    1. Alarms, CCTV & Telephones

      Questions, comments and problems about alarms, security alarms, fire alarms, CCTV or telephones, telephone wiring, telephone extensions etc.
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      Latest: Visonic Powermaster 33 - SIM not verified BJK, 5 Aug 2020 at 12:29 PM
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    19. General DIY

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      Latest: SAMSUNG TAB'A' REPLACEMENT ? sircerebus666, 2 Aug 2020 at 3:35 PM
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