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    removing a light switch, making it always live (UK)

    mine are still there, they just do nothing.
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    removing a light switch, making it always live (UK)

    Ive done similar here in rooms where we have Hue lamps. Taken the S/L from L1 and shoved it in to Com with L. Easily reversible for testing or if we ever move but stops visitors (ha whats one of those these days) turning lights off there and breaking all the automated scene stuff.
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Needs a CPC to the bottom common bar?
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    Supply for Glamping pods

    At 300m and 8kw total load you are looking at a serious wedge of cash on the cable. Id strongly suggest getting a spark in to calculate that, as even one size too big is a LOT more money. Also installing 300m of anything is going to be a massive task, you are going to be talking roughly a tonne...
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    Cable ID collars (often found after a meter upgrade

    I think you are talking about the 'thimbles' that they put on to stop you shoving a bit of 4mm up the side to bypass the meter? http://www.cdg-uk.com/product-sectors/revenue-protection/electricity-meter-security-accessories/electricity-meter-security-collars/ Helps make the install look pretty...
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    Allo, allo, allo... What's all this then.

    took me a minute! thats a clever one.
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    Back lit bell box

    Hi, The Texecom Odyssey X External Sounders do this. Brian
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    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Rough...
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    EV Charging info

    Hi All, Seen the .gov consultation thats about making these mandatory in new builds? Could be a good earner for those that do new-builds if they can do the EV points too? https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/electric-vehicle-chargepoints-in-residential-and-non-residential-buildings...
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    Joining erthernet cables

    Hi Dave, Just my experience really. Its more of a right way to do it than using BT jellys or twisting the strands together and taping. :) I see there are products that exist i wasn't aware of that do it well. But in a panel where there shouldn't be a lot of movement, the rj45 coupler isn't a...
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    Joining erthernet cables

    Thats how to do it correctly, .cant do hot works etc in datacentres etc... they are usually in a 1u panel full of them inside a cabinet, but essentially thats it. that way you dont damage the signals by using out of spec materials such as solder or the infamous BT jelly crimps. That or run a...
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    Joining erthernet cables

    rj45 connector on the end of the existing cable and on the end of the new cable. rj45 coupler. thats the right way to do it. RJ45 Cat6 Coupler - White - Data Comms Direct - https://www.dcdi.co.uk/shop/rj45-cat6-coupler-white
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    Fire sealing a hole temporarily

    as per Wilco, fire pillows. use them in Datacentre enviroments all the time where cables are added and removed on a monthly basis.
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    Best website to Purchase Texecom / hikvision if not in the trade?

    Texecom isnt regulated. They are very pro helping any DIY installer as long as you arent an idiot who should read the manual first. as UNG said cctvcentral is an excellent bet or security warehouse will sell to anyone with a debit card.
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    texecom help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Im a DIY user of Texecom, so test to make sure this meets your requirements, but i do a lot of Premier Elites at weekends :) You want everything in area A, secondary areas aren't worth it on a normal setup unless its got a separate garage. Front Door: Entry/Exit 1 Area A Front Hall PIR...

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