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Common knowledge that spiders can activate Pir detectors but what about Dual-Tech detectors?

Hi all I’m looking for advice on how to repair or replace the two broken fence posts as shown in the attached photo. I have previously replaced posts for standard 6x6 fencing but this fence is much larger and the posts much bigger. Ideally I would like a contractor to do the job but it seems...

Hi I’m looking for advice on how to replace a gas fire thermocouple? Please see the attachment for the gas fire model.

is it possible to upgrade the firmware on a Telecom Premier Elite 48 using their Wintex software? Ta

Hi I have a dripping mixer tap that is getting worse by the day. Anyone know how to take this tap apart as it has got me foxed. Cheers.

This morning my Hotpoint WD420 stopped working and the Reduce Creases & Time Saver lights were flashing. After a bit of research i discovered this could mean a blocked drainage pipe. Sure enough the pipe was full of coins, a hex key! and other bits of god knows what. Thinking the problem was...

Is it possible to open a trade account with any of the authorized Hikvision dealers without being a sole-trader? http://www.hikvision.com/europe/distributionPartner.aspx?c_kind=43&c_kind2=45&c_kind3=53&c_kind4=276

The Enforcer i have fitted works very well. However receiving notifications on the app seem a little unreliable. Am i right in saying that alarm notifications will not be received if you are logged into the app? They will only be received when logged out?

As i understand it a Pyronix Enforcer standby battery will last a minimum of 12 hours. If i connect an external siren to the Enforcer, for example a Texecom Odyssey, will this reduce the standby battery time by much? Thank you.

Anyone know what this called and where I can buy one please? Thank you.

How would you test the backup battery on a Pyronix Enforcer panel? As I understand it a standard old type intruder battery is tested using an Act battery tester. Can this be used on the Enforcer battery? Also how often should the Enforcer battery be changed? Every five years like the old type?

Is there a way i can test my intruder alarm battery with my multimeter? I'd rather not purchase this expensive act battery tester: https://www.actmeters.com/products/battery-testing/act-612-6v12v-lead-acid-intelligent-battery-tester/

is ok to lay duct grade cable in guttering? Would make installing my new camera very easy. Any downside to the guttering method? Thank you.

Hi I have a Texecom Premier Elite 48. Would it be possible to upload the Premier Elite 48 settings and then download them onto another Premier Elite 48? i.e all the user code/fobs?

Where is the best place to purchase Hikvision Ip cameras from? I'm in the Uk not that that really matters i guess these days. Thank you.

The brush bar on my Dyson DC04 has stopped working. After a quick search on google i think i am right in saying that the brush bar is powered by a 400v dc motor(surprising). This morning i have connected my multimeter but can only get a reading of .024v. Any ideas what to do please?

Well wouldn't you know it the first inkling of the cold weather and the boiler starts to play up! :x My Potterton Myson boiler still heats the house fine but has started to make a rather loud noise indicator all is not well. I'm trying to gather as much info as possible before i call a...

I have a Hoptpoint WD420 washing machine that is around ten years old and now when i switch the machine on the display lights constantly flash and the machine will not work. I have tried de-power re-power with no success. I did have a little succes with holding in the power button when i...

Am i right in saying that there are still three levels of police response to alarm systems connected to a monitoring centre? Or has it been reduced to two?

Most intruder alarm guides suggest using a 3 amp fuse for the fcu. If using 1.5mm flex will a 13 amp fuse be ok? Why do they always suggest 3 amp?