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Requesting your help please! I know this is an old system but has been working amazingly for 7 years!
I had an engineer out who done a...
Hi Guys,
A guy at work is after a wireless camera system.
6 wireless cameras. No power leads to cameras. Battery powered.
Records onto a hard...
My FIL wants a cctv system at his house, and normally i would just go with whatever kit was on offer at the time from t'internet.
My own system...
Daughter has bought a house and it has a home security system, G-Tag setup. Issue is the alarm panel displays are pixelated and you cant see...
I don't fit alarms as my main job but have fitted quite a few over the years whilst we were doing the electrics side of things. I usually fit the...
Hi All. I have Honeywell Remote Servicing Suite V6, I can connect to the Galaxy Dimension 48 and panel I want to work with, but I can't do...
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I have an elderly client who is moving into a new house and she wants "All want really is a security system where I can see whose around...
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I have a Pyronix Enforcer v9.13 panel. Recently, the panel has been making random alerts (when the system is unarmed) that the bell box...
Can someone please guide me on this? I have virtually no experience of home alarm systems.
The client has an alarm which had been fitted to her...
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Might be a stupid question but I have about 30 of these smart+guard alarmed call point covers to deal with. All the batteries are dead...
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I want to install two PoE cameras under the roof outside.
But I don't know how to run a cable, drill through the wall or through the PVC...
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i recently bought a flat that is ex council, 6 flats in the block and has a very old looking door entry system called 'flatmate' thats...
Hi, I have a veritas R8 alarm and corresponding keypad. Recently a powercut caused one of my keypads to stop working. I replaced the battery in...
Hi everyone, first post here and in a bit of a pickle...
Newly qualified out in the big bad world...
I have a job 4 hours from the office so I...
So I'm wondering is there's a way to grab some low voltage power from the back of a light switch/ I have no other way of getting power to my Ring...
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So I ended up with a Ring video wired doorbell instead of a Byron video wired doorbell as B&Q were out of stock (had ordered online) and they...
Our Northern California home built on 1977 has a built-in Gard-Site Smoke Detector model 081-612. It does not has battery. Its mounted on the...
Hi at a property with a videx vx8000/s keypad entry and art 836 intercom with connected phone with gate button on phone.
After a drilling...
Hi guys, just dropped into a care home and they have a 24v fail safe door catch that’s intermittent not releasing so dropped into a supplier on my...
This isn't really an electrical issue as such but I know you guys are pretty tech savvy and familiar with all the latest and greatest...
Ive got a project for a client and they like the looks etc. heard NOTHING but good about them etc .But tend to fit Texacom .
Hi,
My alarm system is a Texecom control unit (Premier 64-w) + Keypad + Sounder, and is using the wired zones 1-4 only, with no additional...
Texecom veritas R8, lost engineers code, how do you factory reset. End user code works ok, but cannot reset without engineers code. can anyone help??
Hello all, new poster looking for some help. Our roller shutter keyswitch at work needs replacement, and I'm sick of having to insert key, turn...
I am working within a project that involves access control and video, in a Georgia facility.
Another unrelated installer is using properly sized...
Morning All
Qualified electrician, usually stay away from alarms but my friends parents have issues.
Texacom Vertas panel, not worked for over 3...
Buzzer wiring to ACROPRINT FT217 Time Clock - see drawings below
Question:
I would like to hookup 7 Buzzers to be driven off from the above...
Running an Ethernet cable to my outdoor studio. I did this successfully before using cat 5 but cable severed. Run a new cable cat 6e. This cable...
I used to fit Bell door entry systems all the while about 20 years ago but I'm a bit rusty on them now, am I correct in saying if you use a DC...
Hi, just wondering if anyone could help me. I’ve just installed a texecom Veritas alarm in my garage at home and can’t seem to get rid of the...
I’ve recently moved into a property with a Texecom premier elite system. I’ve been given the engineers code and have read up on the alarm. It...
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A client has asked for a home security system as part of a rewire. It occured to me that I'm never installing these only ripping them out...
I have just removed the keypad module (art.3188) on a comelit vandalcom audio intercom and blanked it off. I installed a siemens K42 keypad lower...
My Veritas R8 Excel panel recently developed a power fault and I have replaced the entire unit and reprogrammed it. I can part set the alarm when...
So can anyone advise me on our rights regarding security cameras in the UK. our house is detached and i have my own cameras positioned low so not...
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Is it possible to connect a Texecom Odyssey 1E sounder to an Optima panel using 4 core cable and still allow the bell, strobe and tamper...
Hi,
I moved into a property 2 years ago with this alarm installed. I know the master code.
A few weeks ago I started getting battery warnings...
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Iam currently studying for my level 1 electric installation . Which btw I am loving.
I've always been decent with DIY. But also I have...
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I’ve recently installed a texecom veritus excel alarm system but having an issue with the sounder not going off when triggered by the pir
I’ve...
Called to a hotel where the spark doing a refit took down something and then said that he had no idea what it was so they better call someone...
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I have been installing CCTV camera for a few months. But right now, I have been placed on the service team... I am supposed to replace a...
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Currently wiring 3 new flats and have questions about the door access. Theres one main door to the flats which will have an intercom...
Hi, Could you please give me some advice - I have the veritas 8 alarm with keypad and today I had to turn the mains off to do some diy work...
My pir cables are red+
Black -
Yellow blue alarm or relay
Yellow green tamper
However one has different colours
Blue
Blue white
Orange
Orange...
Hi all I have a SWANN DVR4-4580V CCTV System. I have the box setup in office A, am wanting to view the feed on TV's in Office B [Main office].
The...
Client has a 2 bed apartment .And wants basic alarm system fitted with no wires etc due to decoration and disruption etc ! I have Simplisafe as...
Hi can anyone one run through how I program a zone as a keyswitch on the accenta G4 alarm it has the remote key pad. I've installed a Konnected...
Hi, moved into a house with Veritas R8. One PIR is faulty, stopping alarm getting set. Don't have engineer codes (tried 1234, 4321 etc). How can I...
I am looking to sell my business as i am moving away from the industry.
Company established in 2018, turnover of £110,000. I carry out all types...
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