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    Sun awning automation

    Does anyone know of a generic wind sensor for a sun awning? I have a no name tubular motor for my awning and would like to have it retract should the wind pick up (it's a really windy garden) The only ones I seem to be able to find are related to specific brands of motor / awning Thanks
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    Wiring additional bell box

    Thank you. Is it wired in parallel?
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    Wiring additional bell box

    I've got a detached garage with a bell box that's never been wired in. It is a 'full line' bell box and not just a dummy. Would it be easy to wire this in to my existing box? I've laid on 8 core x2 cables to the garage from the control panel The system is scantronic 9751 and the bell...
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    Yale pbs1 - replace cylinder with abs barrel?

    Does anyone know if it's possible to replace a pbs1 yale cylinder with the equivalent abs cylinder?
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    Central Heating Oil Tank Replacement

    I replaced an old single skin rotten metal tank with a bunded metal tank made by FuelProof - I heard there were issues with plastic (theft and UV damage) so opted for metal again, and it's great! http://www.commercialfuelsolutions.co.uk/fuel-proof-2200L-bunded-oil-tank.html In terms of the...
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    Digging fenceposts

    After having dug 18 of the ruddy things at the weekend I can tell you what you don't need: a broken spade and a trowel!
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    Laying sleepers on clay

    I built some steps recently from sleepers on clay ground and dug a shallow hole filled with concrete and topped with a breeze block where the sleepers joined, I then screwed adjoining sleepers together with strapping. I have to say that sleepers are very slippery when wet, so you might want...
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    Mystery pipe next to stopcock??

    Temporary supply used during construction?
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    Hotpoint fridge quite warm

    I've since moved from the property, but a full defrost and cleaning the tube in the fridge at the bottom sorted it out in the end.
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    Just a quick update, I've installed the relay, and corrected the wiring issue with the thanks to a new power supply from ESP, and all is good! Thanks for your help
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    The gates work ok with the remote, I think the voltage present in the wires is causing the gates to open?
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    COM & NO I'm wondering if I should use a paxton volt free relay for this?
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    I've checked and I have 0.03v normally, and 0v when the code is entered, I also get continuity when the code is entered for approx 2 seconds - it's driving me mad! There must be a way to get it work :(
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    Thanks sparkymarka, I've managed to fix it - two broken cores, either faulty/damaged cable or burnt out? My next problem is trying to get the intercom to open the gates, I've connected a piece of wire to the OPEN terminals on the gate, briefly shorted it out and the gates open, however, when...
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    It was working before I moved it, it was on really thick outdoor style alarm cable. I've rewired it internally on a short piece of CAT6 and it's squealing and making a right row!
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    Ok, I've re wired it again, and now the speaker inside is screeching, I'm beginning to think it's broken, which is a pity as it's around£250!
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    I've checked the connections and doubled up the power connections, I've also reinstated the original power supply and I still get a blue screen, can I check that there should only be one PSU and that there's only 4 connections plus the power at the monitor station inside?
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    Enterview 4 - power supply issue

    Hi I have an Enterview 4 that I'm powering from a Elmdene PSU with battery backup - the output is around 12v, but the monitor doesn't work (I only get a blue screen, which I believe is due to a power issue) I can put the original Enterview PSU back in to service, but then it won't have a...
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    Oil tank question

    I was thinking of this until I realised there is an annual subscription: http://kingspanenviro.co.uk/product/monitoring/fuel-lubrications-liquids/watchman-anywhere
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