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I installed a Pyronix Enforcer V10 at home 3 months ago and it's been perfect, until yesterday. I had a communication fault with a particular PIR and when investigating I noticed it had a flashing green and red LED. I did a diagnostic test from the panel and it reported that the battery needed...

I’ve owned two previous induction hobs without issue but now have a Neff T36FB41X0G 4 zone hob. When using one or two pans it makes the usual very low humming noises associated with induction cooking but when three or four pans are used there’s a very audible clicking, like a car indicator...

Does the Baxi 830 combi boiler have a preheat function for hot water? Thanks.

I’m slowly working my way though my kitchen and am considering a future fridge/freezer with a water dispenser so would like to install pipework should we choose to have one. What would normally be expected for connection? Would a 10mm JG speedfit with an angle and stop connected to the cold...

I've got three Pyronix Wifi cameras, one cube and two mini domes. I can view live video and play recorded video fine via the ProControl+ app on my iPhone but am struggling to do the same on my Windows PC. When I navigate to the cameras IP address and login I'm told I need a plugin. I've...

I’ve just ordered 2 Pyronix WiFi 1080p outdoor dome cameras and an internal cube camera. I’m now on the hunt for three 128GB Micro SD cards. Any recommendations on a good mid range card that can sustain a good write speed? Thanks in advance.

A few questions please.. Do iOS notifications tell you specifically which user sets and unsets the system? If the system hasn’t been set for a certain time, eg child forgotten before leaving for school, can I log into the app and set remotely? Does the remote keypad have a tag reader? and...

Can anybody recommend a wireless alarm system (wireless PIR's, door contacts, keypads and external sirens) that's capable of connecting via WiFi to send real time set/unset, fault and alarm alerts to our iOS devices? Possibly an internal camera? Setting would be better via keypad or tags over...

I’m shortly going to be installing external upvc shiplap cladding to the outside of my house in place of some concrete brick effect cladding which I’ve just removed. I’ve placed 70mm celotex between existing 3x2 timbers and have covered with external 18mm ply. I’ve then covered that with a...

As an electrician, repointing isn't my forte! However, as I have a little spare time I'm wanting to give it a go, can't be that hard can it? What's the best way to rake out the mortar? It's actually quite soft from around half way up so I may just work on that area for now and leave the harder...

Im looking to bed down a 1400x700 low profile shower tray on a 18mm hardwood ply floor which runs out by around 20mm from back to front. I’ve read that a mortar mix can be used but wondering how a flexible rapid set cement based tile adhesive would work? I worry about cracking of the mortar mix...

I've got a dripping bathtap and looking at the spec for the tap which I bought from Bathstore it looks like it contains a cartridge. I've only ever seen tap washers which obviously get worn hence a dripping tap is the result. Will the tap also contain a rubber washer or is the cartridge all...

I have two drives, the left hand on an incline going into a garage and the right hand one a very slight incline. What I want is to remove the dividing wall, raise the right hand drive up by 240mm and end up with one large 6M wide drive. We've had nothing but trouble with sinking with the...

I've got a very slow emptying sink. I've removed as much visible gunk from straight pipes and elbows in areas I can access but it's still not 100% Is there a drain cleaning solution you can recommend that will clean the inaccessible pipework and joints or should I try one of the flexible...

I'm looking to remove a radiator for decoration and also to refix a poorly fitted bracket behind it. There's a Caleffi TRV fitted so I'll need a cap to shut the valve fully when the head has been removed so I don't need to empty the system. Any idea where I can purchase one from? I had hoped...

I know this isn't really aimed at most here but there are a few industrial electricians around that may have an idea? Can anybody suggest an inline plug and socket arrangement that's durable, ideally IPX4 though not a show stopper and can accept a 12mm flexible conduit (so M16 or M20 thread)...

I've been given a used Invensys UP2 programmer which I believe to be a remodelled Drayton Lifestyle LP722. On the rear there's 3 selections which are chosen by jumpers P & G - I know this is pumped systems and gravity systems 1 & 7 - Assume 24hr or 7 day mode? L & I - This one has me...

I had a new garage built around 5 years ago with the flooring being concrete. I'm looking to seal it to stop the constant dusting as I'm going to be using a treadmill in there soon and am worried about potential dust pickup. Can anybody recommend a product to successfully seal and stop the...

Has anybody heard anything about this? It was received as an email from our local Electric Center branch: "Within the last 24 hours we have been made aware that on the 14th November the European Commission imposed an anti-dumping surcharge on imports of all threaded tube and malleable iron...

The square section of a multipoint locking mechanism where the handle on a uPVC window keys into has disintegrated meaning that when turning the handle the square peg has nothing to key into. Is there an easy way of opening the window in this case so I can replace the multipoint locking mechanism?