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Thank you chaps, I am hitting the brick after a massive 80mm, 8 flipping cm! it's obscene. Totally the wrong kind of boards for this task IMO. So naturally I need a screw which is going to go at least 40mm into the brick to provide any kind of security. 80mm of plaster board, foam and air +...

How did you get on with this? My whole house was built like this. And not a word from the builder advising me how to mount anything to the wall even though he knows I'm doing it.

I think I've set my life up for hell. Builder has put thermoboards on every external facing wall in the house, on top of which is plasterboard, plaster. I'm in the process of installing shelves around the house. It's not straightforward at all. I need to drill what feels like almost 80mm before...

Thanks for the suggestion. Mixergy seem to be on top of this. They've written this article which shares my thoughts entirely: https://www.mixergy.co.uk/news-and-insights/what-about-decarbonisation-of-water/ The industry needs to change in light of recent world events. A 20% reduction in energy...

I guess I am trying to reinvent the wheel here but hear me out. Seems in the year 2022 we still have to second guess how much "hot" water is remaining in a hot water tank. Our family usage varies dramatically from day to day, some days we might as well stick the tank to permanently on (governed...

OK, that was easy in the end. Zone Options. 9=Res. Select, I changed to Option 13 (NO 1kOhm EOL). No resistor required. Obviously a hideous fudge. This allows you to use any kind of switch as a PA button.

Hi all, This is probably a very difficult or impossible thing to achieve. I want to use the attached Normally Open Momentary (Retractive) switch to operate the PA. Looks a bit like a light switch but it'll do the job for me nicely! I understand that a PA switch is typically a N.C switch but am...

Random whirring, gushing, trickling sounds in FF and Loft radiators sometimes during first 5 to 10 mins, sometimes the entire time heating is on. Despite bleeding, flushing, and balancing according to my amateur knowledge, issue remains. Scared to turn them on too early or late because the noise...

First time living with a Hot Water Tank (300L Tempest). Some nooby questions please... 1.) My understanding is I don't have to wait for the whole (300L) of cold water to get heated. By design, the water around the area of the hot water outflow pipe is always the "hottest". Although as they...

Thanks guys, never had to worry about pets in doors so did the same thing here without understanding how important height is to pet immune sensors. Wiring was done well before committing to the XDL12TTs. Hence wires come out where they do. The house is complete now inside/out. The render simply...

I can't. Adjusting the height of the installation will ruin the external walls. The cables come out of rendered walls at the front/back and lovely brick work on the side. I really can't be extending and running conduits down my house. If it was that critical they should make it clear. The XD...

See below but adjusting the MW too much reduces the beam range. Which I don't want. Was aware of this video a year ago but relied on the wordless instructions in the end. In terms of a "sensitivty" setting there is only Auto (default) or High via dip switch. The other adjustments are beam...

Thought I was buying the best Outdoor PIR sensor for residential purposes, the expensive Pyronix XDL12TT-AM PIR with "tri-signal" technology (IR and Microwave). They are marketed as offering up to 24Kg pet immunity. I'm getting false alarms caused by the local rascal, probably weighing 5Kg...

Thanks Rob, seems the best way out.

Our entire open plan lounge/diner/kitchen space has recently been redone and heating is providing by wet UFH. It's an amazing if slightly odd experience...Right now, I'm turning it on at 0530-0700 (room thermostat schedule during this time period goes from 15 to 22 deg C and back to 15). The...

Cool. Thanks!

I thought that was Option 15. If so, yes.

Galaxy Flex 100+ Large Panel Original keypad RF module Ethernet Module Opt 53, Zone 1001, Type=Intruder, Chime=Enabled Opt 15, Chime=Enabled Intruder zone successfully activates the alarm but not the chime. Anything else that could be missing? I'm using Pyronix Edge PIRs (XDL-12TT-AM)...

Hi all, I managed to wire my Galaxy Flex 100 panel to a Texecom Premier Odyssey 1E External Sounder at the front of the house. Have another one for the back to wire. Reading through various old posts I think I have it. Please could some one kindly confirm the wiring for me? Thanks! Wiring for...

Stair case from First Floor to Loft Dormer. I have seen a lot of guides about regulation but struggling to see something that answers this question for: What should be the lowest head height clearance at any point along the stair case leading into a Loft Dormer. We have no issues at the top. For...