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Hi all, been trying to read previous posts. I have a 3x3 patio that's on a slight slope and will be building a corner summerhouse on it next week hopefully. To keep the bearers level is it ok to use plastic shims? Should I also use a DPC roll on top of the bearers between them and the...

I have a Hotpoint HIC 3B+26 integrated dishwasher which popped the RCD, so I switch off the switch and reset the RCD and then when I switched it on again it just popped straight away. I removed the dishwasher and opened and checked for blown components or any damage on the main supply lines. I...

Hi, i have solvite paste the wall paste made up in a bucket as didn't use it all on my last wallpapering project. I want to know if I can use it on standard vinyl wallpaper or does it have to be the standard paste? Only reason I ask is that Screwfix are out of stock due to the current situation...

Before I fit my last few camera is it a good idea to apply rain repellant to the lens before fitting? They will be fitted under a soffit so hopefully won't be too bad but was just a thought before fitting. I wasn't sure if this could effect the image with a coating. The camera is not a dome...

I have just Installed Hikvision HDTVI POC 5mp cameras and DVR and wondering what the ideal settings should be set to. I have tried to read posts but not alot of info to help. I can set to 5mp but only records at 12fps. 4mp can record at 18fps. There is so many different websites with different...

I have just Installed Hikvision 5mp POC cameras: DS-2CE56H0T-IT3ZE And just wondering if these have audio checked spec and can't see anything about it. Just wondering as when setting up the NVR there were setting to select if recording video and audio and also to enable audio or not. When it's...

I am going to install some CCTV and needing to run the cabling from my loft to the camera at my front door. I already have a mains cable 1.5mm twin and earth ran down for soffit lights, can I use the same path to get the coax cable down or do I need to use another path? The system is Hikvision...

I have just replaced my bath with a P-shaped bath to fit a shower as well. The screen that came with the bath is fitted and I just want to check the correct way of dealing as there is a small gap below the hinge. The grey circular area. Instructing say to seal in out side but stop before this...

Is it possible to have different arming times for different inputs? What I mean is if someone sets using a tag can the timer be set to say 30 seconds so they can get out of the property in time, but if setting the alarm using a keyfob can the timer be shortened to say 5 seconds? Reason I ask is...

Hi I am planning on fitting 5mp poc hikvision cameras in the near future but thought I could have the cabling ran before then. Can anyone recommend a good quality cable. I see you can get the shotgun signal + power cable but as it's poc then is there a single cable that can be ran. Or do you...

I am looking at purchasing a Hikvision CCTV system for DIY install on my home. DVR: DS-7208HUHI-K2/P Camera: DS-2CE56H0T-1T3ZE Can anyone recommend where I can purchase these items, alot of places just say login to see prices so looks more like trade sellers. Thanks.

Hi all I am currently looking at getting a home system I will self install. I have the pyronix alarm system and was interested in the new pyronix cameras so that I can see it all through the procontrol+ app. I also came across the cctv42 website and after reading it was Intereted to see if...

Hi all, I have an enforcer V10 panel and currently the deltabell wireless bell box. I am going to replace it with the deltabell plus, I want to know if it can be powered up just from the panel? Or does it also require a PSU in order for the backlight to light up at night? I have run the alarm...

Hi all, I am wanting to get my house fitted with LED soffit light, there will be a total of 16 round the house and I believe they are about 5w each. I was wanting them controlled by a photocell so that they are on when it's dark and back off when light. Would something like this work if it was...

I had a quick search but didn't see anything. Can the key tones be switched off when using the keypad in the menus? It's pretty annoying when scrolling through the menus. Thanks.

Hi all, my first post and I have searched but couldn't find the right answer. I have fitted a pyronix wireless alarm system and have bought the deltabell plus bell box for the backlight function. I know the bell box has a battery and also can be powered by a 12v supply but does it need to be...