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ponzutwo
ponzutwo
17 August 2023

Disasters are coming

Disasters are coming

Chemtrails, only the most disproven conspiracy theory in the history of conspiracy theories. You've gone in the deep end, drowned, and are now a mindless bloated…

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ponzutwo
Aug 17, 2023 4:08 am
Hoppo1965
Hoppo1965
8 December 2022

Whirly Bird BAL

Whirly Bird BAL

Hi .. In the process of building a new home in a bushfire zone. I am only required to build to BAL 12.5, but I am upgrading to BAL 19 for peace of mind. I am happy with…

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Hoppo1965
Dec 08, 2022 1:22 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Blacktea2sugars
7 July 2022

CCTV that works in a power outage

CCTV that works in a power outage

Food for thought. I'll investigate all. Thanks

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Blacktea2sugars
Jul 07, 2022 6:17 pm
Blacktea2sugars
Trantech
Trantech
28 April 2021

IP CCTV system recommendations

IP CCTV system recommendations
1 ... 7, 8, 9

Lock is similar to Dahua in a lot of ways and are supported on Dahua products systems and others since it has the onvif protocol. Both LOCK and Dahua are very good for…

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Trantech
Apr 28, 2021 11:21 am
Trantech
Sparkyf
Sparkyf
16 November 2020

Face masks

Face masks

My wife makes masks, and she colour co-ordinates with her clothes for work! If we have to wear masks (still, even with no Covid cases for 2 weeks here), then they may as…

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Sparkyf
Nov 16, 2020 9:40 pm
Sparkyf
opti
opti
25 February 2019

Digital Door Locks

Digital Door Locks
1, 2

I know this is an old thread, but to anyone who stumbles across this thread via a search (like I did), a quick note on insurance: You can have a digital deadbolt lock…

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opti
Feb 25, 2019 12:57 pm
trayracer
trayracer
15 February 2017

Cost to install a cctv system for a double storey house?

Cost to install a cctv system for a double storey house?

During the build, I provisioned for CAT6 network cable to be run to all camera points. This cable feeds data from the camera and supplies power to it, but you need a Power…

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trayracer
Feb 15, 2017 9:13 am
syautd
syautd
7 November 2016

security services

security services

I am also looking for security company

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syautd
Nov 07, 2016 1:58 pm
syautd
Dude78
Dude78
29 December 2015

Risco Agility 3 alarm

Risco Agility 3 alarm

Or can anyone recommend a similar alarm?

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Dude78
Dec 29, 2015 9:00 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
20 November 2015

Locksmith needed Melb

Locksmith needed Melb

What's that post that hijacked my thread. Thanks goody I'll call them they are close

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Crazyk
Nov 20, 2015 7:38 pm
Crazyk
Ausman
Ausman
30 October 2015

Door bell

Door bell
1, 2

Hi Mclovin, have you given it a try or has anybody else used https://ring.com bell? The installation looks very easy and the 24/7 cloud recording for US$30 pa is cheap too.

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Ausman
Oct 30, 2015 11:46 am
VivianN
VivianN
29 September 2015

Alarm Installer - Melb Northern Suburbs

Alarm Installer - Melb Northern Suburbs

We used A1 Security Systems to install our alarm system and were pretty happy with the service: http://a1sec.com.au/index.htm Speak to Rob on 0403 207 008 to organise a…

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VivianN
Sep 29, 2015 11:27 am
eliter33
eliter33
12 April 2015

Upgrade NX4 Installed By Builder

Upgrade NX4 Installed By Builder

Where abouts are you located? So you are wanting the panel, installation, programming, and the ComNav card right?

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eliter33
Apr 12, 2015 5:43 pm
danielsimoons
danielsimoons
17 November 2014

Gate Lock

Gate Lock

It would be best to find safe opening locksmith services.

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danielsimoons
Nov 17, 2014 7:38 pm
johncooper057
johncooper057
15 October 2014

fire alarm systems

fire alarm systems

One of my friends have shifted in Canberra and he worries about fire alarm system of his room. He asks me if I know who provide this service. But I don't know much more…

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johncooper057
Oct 15, 2014 3:54 pm
Crazyk
Crazyk
10 October 2014

Cable

Cable

Thanks wokwon Info is much appreciated I'll look into if I'm going to use the tamper wires

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Crazyk
Oct 10, 2014 4:55 pm
Crazyk
Berstan Homes
Berstan Homes
16 September 2014

Front Door Handles - Pull or Lever?

Front Door Handles - Pull or Lever?
1, 2

There are a couple of combinations that can be sourced. Combined lever internally and pull handle externally or pull from both sides. They both reply on a spring…

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Berstan Homes
Sep 16, 2014 11:02 am
Berstan Homes
Adam.M
Adam.M
26 August 2014

looking for an alarm instalation recomendation - w.sub melb

looking for an alarm instalation recomendation - w.sub melb

I have used and recommended http://www.avicsecurity.com.au/ Fully insured and have all the security clearances to install alarms.

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Adam.M
Aug 26, 2014 11:22 am
homebobby
homebobby
20 January 2014

Alarm System - Monitored or Other?

Alarm System - Monitored or Other?
1, 2

I had a Ness alarm system installed in my home some time ago, the system itself has been great, but the security companies who offer a monitoring service can vary a LOT.…

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homebobby
Jan 20, 2014 4:16 pm
paulw11
paulw11
1 May 2013

Licence required to install Alarm system?

Licence required to install Alarm system?

In most (all?) states you need a security license to install alarms - this is an issue of consumer protection, to prevent criminals and the like from operating in the…

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paulw11
May 01, 2013 8:29 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
10 February 2013

Audio / Visual Door Bell and Lock Gate

Audio / Visual Door Bell and Lock Gate

Bunnings have a great wifi bell with a number of "ringers" - place one in house - one on alfresco.. You could put the button on the gate I guess. Also got video types. …

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Saint Mike
Feb 10, 2013 10:47 am
Saint Mike

Sure there is: A…

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akashra
Jan 01, 2013 4:19 pm
read1
read1
11 December 2012

Wireless home alarms

Wireless home alarms

Where would you recommend to get some wireless alarms in SE Melbourne?

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read1
Dec 11, 2012 10:05 am
Saint Mike
Saint Mike
9 December 2012

Security door on front of new house - how to choose?

Security door on front of new house - how to choose?

They can get in no matter what you do - but amplimesh etc is good IMO. Especially if you like to sleep with a door/window open to allow air to flow. The extra piece of…

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Saint Mike
Dec 09, 2012 10:10 am
Saint Mike
iDarren
iDarren
26 November 2012

Setting up security cams - legal advice sought - Victoria

Setting up security cams - legal advice sought - Victoria

In short you cannot legally record audio or visual activity of a private activity that you are not involved in. It would be debatable on…

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iDarren
Nov 26, 2012 10:56 pm
shai
shai
29 October 2012

Anyone who has experience w/ Insec Security in Melbourne?

Anyone who has experience w/ Insec Security in Melbourne?

Last week they have started work so hopefully this week i will see some work on site may be they will start slab. your house is looking almost complete..when you are…

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shai
Oct 29, 2012 9:41 am
kjbt
kjbt
15 October 2012

Alarm System

Alarm System

I was after a multi-camera system, with good quality cameras/playback, with sensor alerts and the ability to specify which cameras record, when they record, and recording…

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kjbt
Oct 15, 2012 7:37 pm
paulw11
paulw11
6 October 2012

Ness M1 Gold Security Installer in Melbourne

Ness M1 Gold Security Installer in Melbourne

As I installed it myself I was able to source the unit myself. I saved quite a bit by importing an Elk M1 (exactly the same beast) and keypads from the U.S. try

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paulw11
Oct 06, 2012 8:59 pm
Narangba
Narangba
28 September 2012

Panther protect security doors

Panther protect security doors

Good Day, I work for Panther Protect. Thank you for considering Panther Protect. For security screen / mesh doors and windows, the differentiating factors are how the…

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Narangba
Sep 28, 2012 9:53 am
chatterbox
chatterbox
22 February 2012

Just a reminder SMOKE ALARMS do you have both kinds ?

Just a reminder SMOKE ALARMS do you have both kinds ?

dont forget that now in all new builds you have to have 240volt alarms with battery backup....

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chatterbox
Feb 22, 2012 2:00 pm
cenemelectrical
cenemelectrical
5 February 2012

NESS SECURITY PRODUCTS

NESS SECURITY PRODUCTS

you can still install a d8x into an existing home without wires! you will just need an rf interface possibly an extension aerial depending on the building, and all the…

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cenemelectrical
Feb 05, 2012 8:40 pm
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
10 January 2012

Telstra interim wireless with alarm panel

Telstra interim wireless with alarm panel

Thought so. I found this doco on one other thread. Telstra doco. Check out Section 13.2 It says 'will not support alarm panel ' http://www.telstra.com.au/smart-communi…

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rajan_g4
Jan 10, 2012 11:54 am
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
rajan_g4
10 January 2012

Extra sensor - in garage or bedroom ???

Extra sensor - in garage or bedroom ???

Thanks Databoom. Yeah, sticking to my original plan. sensor in the garage :-)

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rajan_g4
Jan 10, 2012 9:11 am
rajan_g4
Trewman
Trewman
9 December 2011

Destructive MBR Worm attacks Computers Worldwide

Destructive MBR Worm attacks Computers Worldwide

A clear message to non computer knowledgable people is dont click something if you didnt intend to goto it or download it and ALWAYS read popups/messages/URLs etc my…

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Trewman
Dec 09, 2011 4:25 pm
mr.21
mr.21
6 December 2011

Fixed Window Security Screen

Fixed Window Security Screen

Hey guys, i heard about fixed window security screen a while ago. i have given it a lot of thoughts but i still couldn't understand how it works? it is almost certain that…

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mr.21
Dec 06, 2011 10:54 am
mr.21
Prometheus_au
Prometheus_au
3 November 2011

Extra CodePad for Hills R8 Alarm system

Extra CodePad for Hills R8 Alarm system

Easy As... Connected the three wires, reprogrammed from scratch - as my installer changed the "Go to Programming" code, tested and working like a charm. The…

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Prometheus_au
Nov 03, 2011 7:52 pm
Zarli
Zarli
8 October 2011

Who else gets computer virus hoax calls?

Who else gets computer virus hoax calls?

Put on my best indian accent and play the dumb computer user for a while :D

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Zarli
Oct 08, 2011 8:57 pm
Zarli
westom
westom
26 May 2011

Safety Switches / Surge Protection

Safety Switches / Surge Protection
1, 2

The protector itself does not do any…

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westom
May 26, 2011 2:48 am
draco76
draco76
21 February 2011

hills nx8 auto comms test

hills nx8 auto comms test

thanks paul. will try this tomorrow..

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draco76
Feb 21, 2011 11:37 pm
Databoom
Databoom
10 February 2011

Wired Security System setup..experts, pls help

Wired Security System setup..experts, pls help

most keypads use three wires these days, the keypad should be mounted near the point of entry, this minimises the need to isolate certain areas when leaving (unless force…

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Databoom
Feb 10, 2011 1:20 pm
gpierce
gpierce
6 January 2011

Safety Switches RCD (Melb Northern Suburbs)

Safety Switches RCD (Melb Northern Suburbs)

Definitely a doorbell transformer. Had that exact same one in our old house.

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gpierce
Jan 06, 2011 10:19 am
esm
esm
16 November 2010

Hills Reliance Alarm - Where to Buy Remote Controls?

Hills Reliance Alarm - Where to Buy Remote Controls?

as a rule hills will not sell to unlicensed people nor will other suppliers, the person offering minimum 20 is unrealistic, contact me and I…

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esm
Nov 16, 2010 2:23 pm
Bagheera
Bagheera
15 September 2010

Replacing video intercom

Replacing video intercom

jt72 sorry for highjacking your thread but I have a question for Databoom... I'm in the west and building a single level house - I allowed for conduits for outdoor…

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Bagheera
Sep 15, 2010 12:42 pm
Turri
Turri
13 September 2010

DAS NX8 or Bosch Solutions 16i

DAS NX8 or Bosch Solutions 16i

Can anyone tell me what the price for a package of the NX8 in Melbourne?

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Turri
Sep 13, 2010 3:59 pm
Databoom
Databoom
9 September 2010

Recomended Alarm installer

Recomended Alarm installer

Hi, Anyone has a recommendation for Alarm installer. Ive got a quote from Matison Security ( http://www.matisonsecurity.com.au/ ). Has anyone ever…

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Databoom
Sep 09, 2010 6:53 pm
AJW
AJW
4 June 2010

A question about alarms sending text messages

A question about alarms sending text messages

Hello All, I have seen some alarm systems that alert you by text message when there is an intruder in the house. What are you meant to do…

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AJW
Jun 04, 2010 5:28 pm
Belial
Belial
13 April 2010

Brake in through the Roof!

Brake in through the Roof!

You could add a hasp and padlock from inside the house, other option is putting on 4 sliding bolts, one on each side so it needs to be unlocked (via the padlock or bolt)…

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Belial
Apr 13, 2010 9:59 pm
Belial
Carmel
Carmel
12 April 2010

A guy keeps on pinching my car space

A guy keeps on pinching my car space
1, 2

Carmel, I nearly fell off the sofa ::wornout:: "Park" as a noun is "công viên" (green open public space, or as in…

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Carmel
Apr 12, 2010 9:59 am
Carmel
grinder
grinder
4 April 2010

Computer Identity theft

Computer Identity theft

Either way as admin or user malware will always install throughout the system but all depends of the type of course. user or admin is registry policy but not system policy…

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grinder
Apr 04, 2010 12:10 pm
grinder
joeygbh
joeygbh
2 December 2009

Security doors

Security doors

I'm just now really thinking about it though and wondering - do they really add to the security of the house? PS. By default, I'm probably…

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joeygbh
Dec 02, 2009 8:14 am
joeygbh

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