Search results

Main difference between internal/external cables is usually the UV protection, as your planning to run that in conduit then internal would be fine. Is this shielded cable or unshielded? Yes anyone cutting/damaging the cable will set off the tamper so I wouldn't worry too much on that part. An...

Yes IFTTT for your examples would be very clunky to achieve these groups of zones. I did a very quick google and came up with this which might offer some additional functionality over IFTTT. https://community.smartthings.com/t/release-honeywell-evohome-integration/44953 With this perhaps you can...

In order to use the APP or however you integrate using IFTTT, then yes you will be at the mercy of your internet connection and/or the vendors servers/services. HOWEVER the basic functionality of the TRV's, thermostats, controllers etc.. will continue to function according to the controllers...

For the evohome there is some API knocking around and some existing development done so that users can get the data from the evohome controller and integrate into their home automation software. I don't think you can directly send command to TRV's, controllers etc... but with the data you grab...

Andy, what device is it you've attached? What is it for? Perhaps there's another solution that might be more appropriate if you could give a little more info.

Have you setup the Ethernet module? i.e. IP or have you left it all as default? When adding the module and doing an engineer exit, was the Ethernet module found/added? You need to find the IP the module is using and in the app enter this IP, the port is likely to be default 10001. Is the APP...

I also suspect that once you tell them that you have an alarm, window locks etc... they expect you to use them to "secure" the property. If they find that the alarm was not operational/set, windows locked etc... then I wonder if they would use those to wriggle out of paying?

hahaha I missed that part. Some people scare me with their actions.

Should we give them points for using the same CSA cores into the socket? :ROFLMAO: But on a serious note what the F*%$ was that person thinking? or was it lack of a thinking that managed to give birth to such an atrocity!

There are cable staplers/tackers but the typical ones in stores are more designed for smaller cables like phone lines. Although I would always be very cautious using them for fear of damaging the cable if there is not tention setting. Might be best using trunking or cable clips if you cant get...

Why do you want the smart meter installed? Does it offer YOU any benefits? Smart meters are being advertised as they can save you money but unless your oblivious to your energy usage and leave appliances, cookers switched on when not in use then it will offer you no savings. The only benefit to...

yeah that punch down tool is perfectly fine to use (assuming not damaged, worn out. but you would be able to tell) Also make sure you use it the right way round. The metal part on at the bottom one side (like scissors) are to cut the excess cable after its been punched down, so make sure they...

Most RJ45 modules usually have a place to cable tie the cable to the module (sometimes between all the terminals). I have reused plenty of the punchdown modules without any issues. As long as the proper tool was used previously so that the metal still pierces the insulator yet still holds the...

It probably was originally designed for American/European installations which I believe have fairly deep back boxes. However from the installations I've seen those are not usually mounted sideways on but rather flat along the back of the back box. (see below for an example). I believe these can...

Wouldn't that be the case for any advice given on this forum whatsoever? If one could be liable for injuries, wouldn't there be liability for damage to components or surrounds if someone followed some questionable/unclear advice? But the fact posts can be edited (more importantly by moderators...

Welcome to the world of sales, but they certainly should stop after you have told them you are no longer interested. But make sure you have told them that. A lot of people are scared to say no and sometimes try and use excuses which the sales people often try to get around or think they can...

If you cant get one and you need as a quick work around, if you have a spare RJ45 faceplate with 2 x sockets, you can use those to "rewire" the pins and put one end of the RJ11 in one side, then an RJ11>RJ11 cable in the other side and then to the phone. Or purchase an RJ11 coupler, open it up...

Sometimes I find that if you have a lamp or decently lit room, you can just about make out the colour of the wire at each pin on the BT end. See below for an example of where I usually work out the wiring. Maybe not all connectors have this ability though

Those RJ11 cables can have different wiring configs in them so its a bit hit/miss which work with each handset. You might need to try a few different places to buy them and look closely at the connectors and work out their wiring config (you should be able to see the colour inside both ends) so...

Keep in mind though with Lucid's information about the multi-switch that the traditional switches will not work for Sky-Q. But I would just start with getting some Cat6 and RG6 to each point and then work everything else out afterwards.