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    Wireless/WiFi/Smartphone Integrated Home Security

    Hi, I would love to say it's plug and play, the core features are. But getting the email notifications working was a bit of a pain as I had to hunt down the email server settings but it's not the fault of the device. Good luck!
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    C&K Securitech - Alarm Panel Location

    Hi, Thanks for the various feedback. I've contacted one supplier in Leicestershire and mentioned the following: - Underfloor placement might have been the preferred option at the time. - As a rough guide (without an inspection) it may cost between £150/£200 to move the panel and...
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    C&K Securitech - Alarm Panel Location

    @sparkymarka Not sure about numpty, definitely muppet. Thanks for the replies. I'll look for some local installers to get prices.
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    C&K Securitech - Alarm Panel Location

    Hi, I've lived in the house for nearly 10 years, the alarm system has been working fine, apart from a battery replacement when the house was rewired about 8 years ago. (Keypad, 3 sensors and front/back alarm box) - so not a big installation. No idea when it was installed or which model it...
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    Wireless/WiFi/Smartphone Integrated Home Security

    I purchased an IP wireless camera from Amazon. D-link 5222L as it has PTZ is high resolution and has an app to live stream (also links to mydlink.com) It's been reliable and records video to SD card and sends to an email address. It's worth considering if you want some visual capability.
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    Protect Cedar Cladding

    Thanks Richard!
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    Protect Cedar Cladding

    Hi Forum, I've recently had an extension built with red cedar cladding and want to try and protect its colour from the elements and sun. Is there anything you would recommend? I don't want to stain it as the original colour is great. Many Thanks. Mark
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    Is Copper Earth?

    Thanks again. Electrician has confirmed all in place. and yes the RCDs are not yet in place.
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    Is Copper Earth?

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    Is Copper Earth?

    Hi Forum, Just a basic question, I have some electrics being carried out and I wanted to verify that the attached picture, the live, neutral are clear. And if the copper is the earth connection? Usually I would expect a yellow cable. This is for a gas hob with an electrical igniter...
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    Rmoving Basic Light Pendant

    Hi Joe, Once isolated from Consumer Unit, a few firm taps, and some gunk /sealant stuck between the pendant and ceiling worked loose. Pried a bit with a small screwdriver and the unit could then be unscrewed... Many Thanks for your help... :o) Cheers Mark
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    Rmoving Basic Light Pendant

    Hi, Slightly embarrassing this one, I'm doing some ceiling re-decoration and I've tried to unscrew/detatch the basic light pendant from the main fitting, so as to get a good finish and I will probably get a new light fitting anyway. Inspite of good efforts, it's not budging and most...
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    Reina Radiators

    Thanks. Slightly off-topic, are there any online plumbing retailers best to avoid perhaps ones that are usually quite good?
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    Reina Radiators

    Hi. Just a quick question. Are Reina radiators worth considering? I'm looking to get a vertical rad, 1800mm and their catalogue has some appealing designs. I'm getting a bit of rad fatigue, so I'm kind of hoping the answer is yes, they're ok... BTU values seems quite good on some of...
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    Vertical Raditor - minimum distances?

    Hi Forum, I'm currently having my kitchen renovated and I'm looking at having a vertical radiator fitted. The height of the room where it is going is 235cm and my main question is whether there are any restrictions / tolerances for how high the radiators must be from the floor and...
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    Recommend Underfloor Electric Matting

    Hi, Thanks for your help. The plan is to cover the hallway (which has a radiator) and the new kitchen, which the new part is heavily insulated. Regards Mark
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    Recommend Underfloor Electric Matting

    Hi Forum, I'm in the process of having the kitchen re-tiled and agreed with the builder that it would be feasible to fit underfloor electrical matting. I'm planning on having two sections: 3m2 for hallyway - stat 1 7m for kitchen - stat 2 I've had a look at some sites and saw a...
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    Disconnect Washing machine (Cold Supply Value)

    Many Thanks! The WD40 seemed to work I gently used some pump pliers to rotate 90 degrees. Given the time of day I will try disconnection tomorrow.. Cheers Mark
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    Disconnect Washing machine (Cold Supply Value)

    Hi Forum, I need to disconnect my washing machine (cold supply only) and I noticed that the connection has what seems a small value, whereas I was expecting a blue handle type switch. I did try and turn the head with some long-nosed pliers and only managed a quarter turn (if...
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