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Hi I have just joined the forum and if possible need some help ! I have a Scantronice Alarm System and everything has been fine but I think have a issue with one of window sensors a Scantronic 738r.This has only happened after the wife was cleaning the inside of the windows and possibly water has somehow got into the sensor ? The alarm sets fine and is showing no faults when you go through the key pad how ever after 5mins or so after setting the alarm activates and it states Zone 11 in the log is the culprit. I have found some paperwork next to the what I believe to be the radio receiver and it's a RFX08 &RFX16 wiring diagram and instructions. I have been doing…

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Hi all, I am new to the forum. Apologies in advance if I am posting this in the wrong forum area. I am looking for a little help with my wireless WisDom security system - I am looking to disarm and permanently disassociate two smoke detectors that are part of the system, and I am unsure how to do this. Appreciate any help. Thanks in advance

Just fitted a one of those new ComWifi modules to a Texecom premier last week. Realized it will need a static address, the customers router does not support DDNS updates. Does anybody know of a solution to keep DDNS updated without running a PC windows client? I attempted to plug on a spare netgear router that can do no-ip DDNS updates, but as soon as you put it to access point mode, DDNS gets disabled. If it's going to be an issue, we'll end up replacing his router

Noticed for a while now our roads (UK) are slowly being destroyed by local councils. Recently I have noticed most of the A/B classed formally "national speed limit" sections of road are now 50 or even 40 MPH in my area (North West). Combined with more and more random cross hatchings there efforts are to "deter overtaking". It's working, causing driver's to get frustrated and make rash decisions. IMO if they taught how to overtake correctly there would be no need for this. I'd have no problem if speed limits were reduced in high accident areas. Many are not accident areas and have been reduced to below government guidelines. Most of us are on the road a lot, do you …

What are peoples thoughts on this? It has never been an issue but was just having a general chat with the guys at new company. Was doing a google search and came across this http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partm/faqs Q. Should the height of trip switches and consumer units (fuse boxes), which are normally positioned at least 1200mm above floor level to avoid tampering by children, be within the 450mm to 1200mm height range specified in Section 8? A. AD M does not offer guidance on the positioning of trip switches and fuse boxes. A new Part of the Building Regulations, Part P 'Electrical safety', with accompanying guidan…

Anyone know much about it? Customer has an existing system, wants the light switches backlight dimming down. Looks like its all registered to the dealer, and therefore locked down? Just want a bit of background before i tell him not interested/cant/dont want to do it

Hi all Got a customer who has had IT messing with his DVR and now the password has evaded everyone !!! I need to crash the Alien DVR to default the password. content on the DVR isn't needed or vital. as this could be information which shouldn't get into the wrong hands I can be contacted via email if it can't be posted on here , . Please read the forum rules before posting.

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As a few of you know I'm in the process of upgrading our home alarm system and I think I'll start with the bell box. Is the ADE Reson8 a good replacement for a 21 year old Risco Novagard 4 alarm. I know that the bell box electronics aren't protected very well so I would make some sort of cover for the circuit board to protect it from the weather. But overall is it a good bell box or should I go with Ventcroft? (I'm trying to do this as cheaply as possible)

They'll need long arms! .

Just out of interest, What are your opinions on the Pyronix Paragon Plus?

Handed in notice I'm in the trade on the tools, Employer won't let me finish my notice period doing my usual role as engineer as employer cant trust me, I have been asked to serve my notice doing other duties in the office / stores not sure if this is right or wrong would like others input please

Hi All, I'm new here but have been reading the TSI forums for a few months now. It seems like most the members here are decent people and the responses seem genuinely useful, so I thought I'd register So, I basically trying to understand how many new installs you guys are doing a month and what percentage take up maintenance contract. Obviously this is going to vary massively depending on the size of the company and number. of engineers etc. So perhaps it'd be more useful to list like this: Installs | install engineers | % maintenance e.g. 30 | 2 | 50% Look forward to seeing the response. Thanks, Reggie

Hi All, How much do you spend on marketing/advertising per month (or year)? Do you allocate a certain amount per year or spend as required? What do you spend it on? Online Marketing - PPC (Google Adwords etc), Directory Listings (Yell.com etc), SEO Offline Marketing - Flyers, Magazine Ads, Events, Business Networks etc Which medium do you see the best returns? Thanks