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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: Pyronix Enforcer Alarm - Year 2 onwards Maintenance secureiam, 23 Jan 2021 at 11:52 PM
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      Latest: Washing machine F 04 error jj4091, 24 Jan 2021 at 6:18 AM
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      Latest: Understairs light and push to break swith or PIR JohnD, 24 Jan 2021 at 4:24 AM
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      Latest: How safe are bayonet (B22) to Edison (E27) adaptors? johnny2007, 24 Jan 2021 at 12:30 AM
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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Problems with Wiser Hub Install and Config RobFJ, 23 Jan 2021 at 12:19 PM
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      Latest: Shed roof question Cockneyuk, 24 Jan 2021 at 12:44 AM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

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    19. General DIY

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      Latest: Have the rules changed on e-bikes again? ericmark, 23 Jan 2021 at 11:13 PM
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