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Hi all, I am new to this forum, so something about me: Living in UK for the last 13 years. Working as an electronics/acoustics engineer. Designed many audio related products and automatic test equipment systems. Got two patents in acoustics. Now about my problem: Recently I got two second hand...

Just spotted the below listing on eBay and it reminded me of the stories my Grandparents have told me in the past about when they used to plug appliances like vacuum cleaners and electric irons into the ceiling lamp holder via an adapter in the 50's and 60's...

Hi all - I have just installed the above panel with the AO81 GPRS/GSM module. I can send text messages to the alarm to activate etc and it works, and it will respond with the alarm status. However I can't get it to send a message when the alarm goes off. I have followed the steps in p 147 of...

Hello to all Electricians out there, I was under the impression that a plug fitted with an open-ended cable was a no-no and against all the regulations in the book? correct me if I'm wrong. Therefore, how can (rather: should) these things be sold in the UK...

I'm currently looking to install an alarm my a house which is pre-wired. I'm an IT engineer and have some electronics and experience as well as experience with Access control systems. To be honest I'm finding the whole alarm industry kind of perplexing. In IT security everything is wide open and...

I tend to find that quite a few appliances that I buy that are wire in 0.75mm² flex often come with a 13A fuse fitted. How many appliances have you got that are wired in 0.75mm² flex that have a 13A fuse in them? I will post back later with my answer.

Anyone know where I might find one of these? I only see ones with flex outlet at the bottom or front. Or do I just stick one upside down?