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  3. DIYNovice1979

    How to fix outdoor porch post in winter - wood rot

    Thanks, I'll wait until summer. Do you think it's worth trying to cover with a plastic bag to keep the water out?
  4. DIYNovice1979

    How to fix outdoor porch post in winter - wood rot

    Hi, My porch post is rotting away, bits are falling off and the paint is flaking at the bottom. Given it's wet and cold at the moment, what's the best way of fixing this (without waiting for summer)? Thanks
  5. DIYNovice1979

    Replacing the battery on a veritas R8 alarm

    Thanks for the advice guys, I bought the spade connectors - all done now :-)
  6. DIYNovice1979

    Replacing the battery on a veritas R8 alarm

    Unfortunately, it's not as easy as I first thought (not much in life is!) I couldn't get the old battery off, it looks like the wires and ends are corroded together (see picture). I'm wondering if I can just replace the black and red battery cables (highlighted in the second picture), but I'm...
  7. DIYNovice1979

    Replacing the battery on a veritas R8 alarm

    OK, thanks. Is that the wrong battery? The specs looked the same as the old one (12v, 1.3ah)
  8. DIYNovice1979

    Replacing the battery on a veritas R8 alarm

    Hi, I've got a Veritas R8 alarm. The "unset" button is flashing, from a Google, it looks like it could be a faulty battery (no fuses or circuits have tripped). I've ordered a new battery (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00J8NECV8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I've got...
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