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    RCD tripping

    No it was already fitted when we moved into this house 25 years ago, but the dialling codes changed in mid 90’s and l’m sure there would have been a 0602 before that number but isn’t shown.. could be wrong .. But regardless of this l will get it tested and find out what the fault is and get it...
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    RCD tripping

    I will get it tested by a Electrician , just wanted to know if it was the RCD that this could be replaced . You are quite correct it is a older consumer unit but it’s wasn’t fitted that long ago..
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    RCD tripping

    Disconnected the outside socket last week and the RCD keeps tripping now and again . Sometimes doesn’t trip for a day or two , then it can trip through the night . Could it be a fault with the RCD , here is a photo of the switch. Can someone tell me where l could get a replacement switch which...
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    RCD tripping

    l thought th e problem had been solved when water was drained out of the outdoor socket and sealant was applied and fitted . However its not solved the RCD tripping which is not as frequent now but seems to be about every 2 days but it happens during overnight while in bed and nothing is on...
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    RCD tripping

    Thanks for replying, regardless of if this is the case and l’m hoping it is l think l will put a isolating switch in between the double socket inside the house and the weatherproof double socket outside . All l’ve done is spur of the socket through the wall to outside so where is best to fix the...
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    RCD tripping

    I remove the front cover of my waterproof outdoor double socket today and quite abit of water came out and the RDC tripped so l thought l had solved the problem . I wiped the inside of the box and wiring and noticed there was no grommet at the back where the cable comes in, so l have put sealant...
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    RCD tripping

    I have eliminated all MCB tripping the RCD apart from the downstairs Power. I have switched all of apart from downstairs power and disconnected one appliance at a time and it still trips the RCD. The switched fused spur in the outhouse is dry and covered but l have left had the front cover off...
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    RCD tripping

    Only started a week ago that the RCD keeps tripping but the circuit breaker’s don’t . I have switched each breaker off one at a time to see if the RDC still trips . I tried all the circuit breakers and the final one l tried was downstairs power circuit off and it didn’t trip . I have then...
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    Wireless outdoor CCTV

    Not sure any of these mentioned will pick detect daily motion so l can look back on recordings.. From where l want to put the camera under the gutter/ corner of the house to outside gate/ public path the distance is about 15 metres .
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    Wireless outdoor CCTV

    Can anyone tell me of a cheap outdoor wireless cctv camera that as a app that will work with my phone . Looking for one that will pick up people coming in the garden that l could look up on a app the detected movement but l would also like to be able to look back on recordings outside the front...
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    Drain cock leak.

    Thanks for the replys , l’ve still got the drain cock dripping on the heating system and will get it drained and replaced soon but for the time being is there any ideas for a quick fix . I was thinking about a bit of garden hose cut to fit over the drain opening and the nut opening and tighten a...
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    Drain cock leak.

    So by attaching a hose to drain , will most the water go down the hose giving me another time to take out the faulty nut and seal without losing to much water. I also thought the seal was attached to the nut when undone and removed.
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    Drain cock leak.

    I cannot tightening it any more than it is . I do know what and where the drain cock was from and could get buy a new drain cock to replace just the square nut and attached washer as the body of the drain cock is soldered and doesn’t leak. I wonder if l could whip out the old nut/washer quick...
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    Drain cock leak.

    I’ve just noticed that the drain cock on my combi central heating has a slight dripping coming out the end where you open or close and the drain opening , l presume it could be the seal . The only reason l looked was the water pressure is low every few weeks so would this be the cause of the low...
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    What is best to seal wood for a exterior floor base .

    l have bought tiled decking and will be putting pallets down and wood on top of the pallets for a flat surface to lay the tiled decking on. What l would like to know is what is the best thing to put on the wood to make it water tight so it won’t rot or swell in time .
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    Tile Decking

    I have just bought some interlocking decking tiles and since lve never done these before could do with a bit of advice . The decking tiles are 30x30cm and l want them layed onto a raised timber frame , but how can this be achieved. If l put battens 30cm apart that support the end lattes there is...
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    CCTV Camera in the home..

    EZVIZ Mini O Plus 135° Full HD 1080p Indoor WiFi Camera. Seen this camera and thought about getting it , you have to download an app to view on your mobile phone. Only thing is it looks like it only works for your phone as you register details on the app you downloaded. I wanted others to view...
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    CCTV Camera in the home..

    I have looked into manything app and as l see it the app and using it is free and storage goes into manything iCloud which is free and when that becomes full data over rides previous storage unless lm not reading it right ?
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    CCTV Camera in the home..

    Just checked out the .... Manything app and it looks ok , just need a spare phone for a set up. Has anyone used this app . Will it allow family members to use it also on there phones as a viewer. There is also another similar app callled Alfred , if anyone has used these apps or knows about them...
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    CCTV Camera in the home..

    Thanks for all the replys , just want a basic cctv to put into the home while out similar to the last reply . I just want to check on my dogs now and again .
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