Recent content by domroe

Thanks for that.

Hi, hope someone can help. I have a old Potterton Puma 80. Hot water was a problem when we moved in. Hot for about 30 seconds then cold again then hot and so on. The Gas valave was replaced a couple of weeks ago and that solved the problem constant hot water. The problem has started...

Suggest you re-post in this forum for specialist advice http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/index.php?showforum=79

Bought a Harris or Draper ( One of the two ) roller cleaner today. It is just a plastic ring, flared out a one end. Cost 97p from Tesco's. You just pull the roller through it two or three times and the roller is clean and dry. Genius !

I have an Optima panel. It is dead easy to wire, 6 core cable, 2 for switch, 2 for tamper, 2 for power. You can use any PIR's, and has all the functions you are looking for. I would advise you get a bell box that includes a strobe. If the alarm sounds it will reset after your programmed time...

Hi. If I were you Crafty, I would put that same post in this forum http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/index.php?showforum=79 They are the experts and will point you in the right direction. From reading alot of posts, they might discourage a DIY install but will still help...

Hi I would suggest ; RTN - Tamper Return Hold Off - 12v + D Hold Off - 0 V A Trig - Bell Trigger VE Strb - Strobe ( If any ) If you need any more help post this same message here http://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/index.php?showforum=11 I am new to Alarms, but...

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Thanks Crafty, I think I will put a new CU to the top of the To Do List.

The old wiring is probably original 1973 I think. I must say though, I have been living here a year, and I have never had a fuse trip at all. Even using high power appliances at the same time, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Were is the incentive for a re-wire ?

This has been chopped from another thead ( Not my doing though ) I have a 3 bed Terrace house. Will I have to re-mortgage for a re-wire, if so what are the benefits, is my 4 way CU unsafe ?

Hi, I have got an Earth wire in the lighting circuit. And I don't want to add any more lights or a shower. I was suprised to hear I need a rewire. I just want a safe, modern consumer unit. Thanks for the reply, Dom.

Hi Teesdalespark, why a rewire ?

My house was built 1970's and I think the wiring is outdated. My consumer unit only has 4 fuses. Lights, sockets, cooker and immersion. It is a plug in fuse type, which has been replaced with retro-fit MCB's. My question is what would be the benefits of a modern consumer unit compared to...

My shed has power running to it using normal cable in plastic conduit underground. I know this is not a good idea. I want to replace the cable with SWA, is it a good idea to pull the SWA through the existing conduit using the old cable, to avoid re-digging the garden up ? ( A bit lazy you...