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    Recommended approaches for NVR

    Hi I have been using a Hikvision 8MP 180 IP camera (DS2CD2387G2PLSU/SL) at a property, a great piece of kit. Connected for monitoring and recording to a spare computer on the same network running software called Shinobi Video. HDD is a WD Purple. Shinobi has been ok, but not great and this...
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    Cooking up advanced smartcom recipes

    Hello I’ve installed my first smart on and works great. Noticed recipes in the app. I’d like to be able to trigger things like switch off Hive heating, or switch lights via Amazon Alexa. On the app I can’t seem to create ‘effects’ that remotely come close to this. Wondering if I am going about...
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    Do I need to use resistors on door contact connected to keypad zone using Texecom Elite 64-w

    Hi First time installing elite 64-w. Actually have no wireless devices just four wired PIRs and one door contact. The 64-w is an EOL panel, the four texe PIRs were simple enough to connect as EOL using the jumpers to set 2.2k and 4.7k resistance. The four PIRs are using up all the zones on the...
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    What’s in your alarm installer toolbox?

    After another highly insightful exchange with @secureiam @sparkymarka and one specific comment about something to carry as part of your standard toolbox I thought I’d as the group, what’s your standard list of items you’d carry as an alarm installer? It would be great to see a crowdsourced...
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    PIR fault or settings or else?

    Hi System: texecom premiere elite 48 I’ve visited a property i’m helping to secure and found that the alarm system had been reset to factory settings. I logged on as the engineer and used wintex to program it up. When I loaded the diagnostic panel I could see that three of the six PIRs were...
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    Bathroom mirror and toothbrush charger

    Hi: Currently renovating my bathroom. Question about options for connecting up a mirror and toothbrush charger. I have a mirror with an integrated light and defogger. I was also going to implement a razor socket but realised the only reason we need it is to charge our electric toothbrushes so...
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    Gravity fed sink pressure scenario

    Hi Doing up my bathroom and wanted to ask [more] questions hoping for some help... On a gravity fed system at home and the current bathroom sink hot and cold feed is great (no pumps to the sink), no complaints at all about the pressure or hot water. The current bathroom sink happens to be the...
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    15mm feed to 1 inch shower valve (and related questions)

    Hi everyone Sorry first of all for what might seem like basic questions. Some context first then a few questions at the end... I am fitting thermostatic shower valve/mixer (link to product) recessed into the wall. Instructions specify that the ideal pressure is: 0.2Mpa-0.5Mpa They also state...
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    Starting to plan a switch from Y to S plan with two heat zones

    Hello I'm in the process of having to run a new heating circuit for my downstairs rads as the existing pipes are buried under concrete floors and their developing leaks. I could T-off from the upstairs circuit but the way the pipes are run its actually not too much hassle just doing a separate...
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    Electrical certification on UK home automation / lights - sonoff

    Hi: I've been doing some minor home automation at my home but I'm considering taking the next step and adding automation to my lighting circuits. I'm not a fan of smart bulbs, they are a v expensive approach and it just makes a lot more sense (to me at least) to put the "smart" into the fixed...
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    Dimensions: Texecom Premier Elite 8XP and SmartCom units

    Hi - I think i'm being a bit silly and not able to find info on the physical dimensions of Texe Premier Elite 8XP expander and SmartCom units. I'm provisioning a space for a future install but unsure what overall footprint to mark out on the wall. Thanks
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    Texe 48 Digicom outputs

    Hi I'm having a bit of a head scratching moment on something that seems v simple yet I can't seem to figure out. I'm attempting to use an arduino device with SIM card to shoot off SMS msgs when a digicom output triggers. Digicom 1: is set to output group Area and 00 - Alarm Digicom 2: is set...
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    Qualification for fitting fused spur ?

    Hi In order to install security systems into homes do I need qualifications/certifications to take a spur off a ring main to install a fused spur and connect an alarm panel? If so, what's the minimum qualifications/certification needed? And could anyone recommend where to get this done and how...
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    Vodafone and Open TAP log run test results update

    Hi all: I often ask questions on here and don't make as much of a contribution back as I hope but maybe this is a little useful... A few years back I started installing Texecom alarm systems to a small group and completed a handful over the years. many of the users of these systems could not...
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    Which Texecom wireless PIR

    Hi: Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on which Texecom PIR are typically and reliably used for different rooms. I understand the technical differences but in terms of matching up the right spec to the right room environment, that's still something I haven't figured out to avoid...
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    Reading data from Texecom Panels to a external server/service

    Hi all: I've seen the odd blog/forum thread on attempts to read data from texecom panels onto a Arduino, Pi or server to then trigger other events such as notifications and home automation etc. I'm looking at the new SmartCom capabilities but at the same time evaluating alternative approaches...
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    TEXECOM PIR Lights / Fault

    Hi I have a fault with one of my PIR sensors. The alarm keeps going off seconds after the alarm is set and shows that the zone is in alarm. The PIR is the TEXECOM PREMIER ELITE QD PIR Purchased and installed 3 years ago. No prior issues. I do notice that the green LED on the PIR is on a lot...
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    Texecom Ricochet Troubleshooting

    Hello I've installed a Texe Elite 64-w today on v 4.01.03 Most of it went well but I have a few issues I need to resolve and hope the forum can help... 1. Bell box not sounding or strobing Premier Elite Odyssey X-W was installed. The device was learnt onto the system fine, put up on the...
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    Alarm power - spur on a spur!

    Hello: I'm currently having a look at the proposed location of a alarm panel and power. There is a single gang plug socket close to the proposed position but it is on a spur. We think we have traced it such that the spur comes directly off the ring main. I was wondering if it is acceptable to...
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    How to tell if plasterboard contains asbestos

    Hello I am getting my kitchen modernised and as part of that process I am having a boiler moved. Pipes need to be routed in the ceiling between through joists. and down to the new boiler position. No access from above so we are planning on cutting out a section of the ceiling to run the pipes...
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