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Hi all, The alarm syste, for my flat seems to be on the same fuse as the lights. I need to switch this off to fit a new light fitting, but when I do so the alarm sounds. How do I disable this feature to allow me to fit a new light without risking violence from my neighbours? Many thanks, Rob.

I'm 24 and fancied swapping trades. I applied for an apprenticeship with Initial. I've been invited back to do their entrance test. I was just wondering if it's worth starting with them if I manage to pass a Maths, English and Electrical Principles test lol. There are a couple of small local Alarm/Fire firms who I have spoken with and both probably will take me on. With no Exams So should I try and join a big national company or go with the smaller firms?

Sorry have searched but couldn't find an answer. Mains powered detectors in a kitchen..... coming off existing light fitting..... does this need a "part p" certificate of some kind ?? Thanks

hi new to all this is there any members from hull who would like to chat about grabe 3 C systems were do you find grade 3 door contacts roller shutter type?? i understand there are left and right handed ones has nay one used any yet??

Interesting story in todays newspapers about a Chubb Fire Extinguisher salesman who has suffered from a permanent erection for the past 10 years. Gives a new meaning to the phrase "hard at work"

what a great site this is

what a beautiful little panel, just being to service one, 12 years old and still in very good condition. needs a new battery, basic but very impressive. rrr the good olde days.

didnt know wot forum to post in so ? any one help with getting tomtom to work on nokia phone keeps saying no maps found but maps are on the memory card any help would be great

as IFSEC is approaching, and numerous members have expressed a meet, why not post here if you are going so maybe Dave can buy us a pint

Hi, I'm new to this forum so please be gentle I was about to buy a Sterling 10 (with Vocaliser and Keystone wireless receiver) I decided to check out opinion first. How glad am I that I came across you. So, it looks like I need to start again in my research I'm after an Intruduer Alarm with the following features .... - Wired system with central panel and 2 remote keypads (front door and back door) - Autodial (to call several numbers including my mobile, maybe even SMS?, when the alarm is triggered) - wireless remote keyfobs for set/reset (to reset the alarm before putting car in garage) I would really appreciate any advice

Got a customer with a Gardtec 580 control panel. when unset, 8 segment display flickers constantly, when any key is pressed, display is back to normal, all works fine. been in touch with tech support, but not much help, anyone any ideas..

Does anyone possess a fool proof step by step procedure for RedCare set up and installation. We are just about to offer our customers this service. Any advise or pitfalls to avoid would be appreciated.

I will shortly be returning to sunny England after 3 months promoting my IP products in the good old US of A. It's been an eye-opener for sure and it will be interesting to draw up some comparisons with how things are progressing in the UK. The VoIP boom has hit the security industry real hard over here and the conversion over to IP is about to go off the scale as everyone is ditching their landline. The strange thing is - the majority of alarm engineers do not understand IP. As a result they are scared of tackling the conversion. How many of you guys know your TCP from your UDP, your Gateway's from your Ports and are the inspectorates preparing you for tackling the wor…

Has anyone come across the major issue with the range of Galaxy G2 panels not having Security zones, i can not understand why they have left this function out, if a customer wants a fire door for instance to operate local sounders we have to fit a 144 zone control panel even if the system has 2 zones am i missing something or is this insane?

If anyone can help me by emailing these across i would be most greatful. A house that my client has purchased has these units and they need moving so will need to access the panels using engineer codes etc. Any ideas on *****************also useful.