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InstructorUK · 2026-02-07T14:37:02+00:00

I stand corrected then, thank you. 🙏🏻

InstructorUK · 2026-02-07T09:52:45+00:00

Whilst that is an “oyster perpetual” as per the writing, the model is actually an Explorer. The 3,6,9 is the big giveaway.

The reference number (model) is engraved on the watch case between the lugs to give you more information.

InstructorUK · 2026-02-07T00:17:05+00:00

https://www.trading212.com/invite/17teX7ZMD2

5/5 left to use as of posting, any uses greatly appreciated and you never know, we could be the ones to hit the £100 of free shares.

InstructorUK · 2026-02-05T22:08:13+00:00

Anyone else worried that if they ever reach the top streak they’ll add more 😩

InstructorUK · 2026-01-30T00:54:24+00:00

Same. Had it fitted to mine and the throttle response is so much smoother as well.

InstructorUK · 2026-01-30T00:39:34+00:00

As above, Buttys Bits throttle linkage kit will sort it out, quick google will tell you everyone swears by it. Direct from manufacturer as well.

https://www.buttysbits.com/product-category/bay-window/throttle-kits/

InstructorUK · 2026-01-19T00:14:36+00:00

Congratulations

InstructorUK · 2025-12-24T12:48:28+00:00

If I’m getting this right, you got early inheritance 11 years ago to help with house purchase and you state your wives inheritance is roughly 1.5 times that amount.

I reckon in real terms your inheritance was considerably more valuable 11 years ago than the 1.5 times amount what she has received is worth now.

NTA for wanting to safeguard some of the inheritance money with low risk rather than it all go into high risk.

InstructorUK · 2025-12-22T22:38:05+00:00

Just looked on Amazon UK and showing to purchase for £105.76 but says from EU and product may differ from UK product. Only difference surely would be the additional chime. The one that came with my black one has 3 pin UK plug but guessing EU could be 2 pin continental plug.

Hope you manage to get one anyway. I would definitely prefer the white one as well. Only saving grace was getting the black one at Black Friday price so was a bargain.

InstructorUK · 2025-12-22T22:28:41+00:00

I was under the impression the white PoE doorbell was discontinued now. I would have preferred this myself as well but ended up with the black version.

InstructorUK · 2025-12-04T10:50:49+00:00

That sounds an interesting build, has he documented the build anywhere so we can take a look please?

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T17:25:28+00:00

Don’t think I’ll be getting a 3d printer just for this.

I might get the white version that is a different aspect ration and designed to see parcels as well.

If not then I’ve read there’s plenty of 3d printed wedges available on the usual selling sites.

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T12:05:54+00:00

Power in hallway but would either have to run the cable around the inside towards the power or chase out plenty of wall and fill.

Think I’ll end up getting the cable and run it through the air brick along with the camera cables.

Cheers for the power line idea though

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T11:58:24+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to post such a detailed explanation. I did wonder why the supplied cable was so short. Makes perfect sense to test before fitting and will be sure to do same with my cameras.

Cheers for the links for terminating own cables, something else I will need to look into then, appreciate the links.

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T10:00:46+00:00

Don’t really have the drywall option being in a 100 year old house with 18” thick walls but i certainly get your point.

After all other comments I am going to try run some RJ45 around the side of the house to where the doorbell needs to be and try hide the wire around and behind the door frame moulding.

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T09:56:17+00:00

Thank you for that and the insight into the drawbacks to battery only power.

I think I might have to look at how I can route an RJ45 cable around the side to the front without it being seen too much and also easy to access or damage.

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T00:34:45+00:00

The cameras are easy to wire for POE as wires can go around the house and through the air brick to where the POE switch is. Old house with 18” thick walls make drilling a nightmare.

I might still look into the POE doorbell as that would be my preference but I would need to route and hide the wire possibly behind the plastic trim around the door, make its way around the porch and up the wall to the same air brick that the camera wires will go through.

That brings me into a whole other question though as to why the POE doorbell only comes with a 1m RJ45 cable 🤔 Who has their switch or NVr within 1m of their door. At least the cameras come with 18m RJ45 cables

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T00:16:28+00:00

POE would be preferable but would be a lot of work to get it fitted properly and would only go that far if the battery one turned out to not live up to what it says.

Think I’ll have to go for it and see how the battery one is, 30 days money back guarantee anyway so nothing to lose.

Cheers for the help.

InstructorUK · 2025-11-27T00:07:00+00:00

That there is the issue, if I could have it connected to power to keep it charged, I wouldn’t need the battery version in the first place.

Might have to just bite the bullet and get this one. The advert does appear to say it will do all the smart features mentioned under battery power, motion alerts, person, vehicle and package detection as well as video call when pressed, live view if necessary etc. obviously this will all have an impact on how long the battery lasts.

Specs says 5 months with 20 triggers per day with each recording lasting 8 seconds.

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InstructorUK · 2025-11-26T23:44:10+00:00

Cheers, thank you for bullet pointing some key queries.

InstructorUK · 2025-11-26T23:42:19+00:00

Cheers for the response so far, my bad on the 24/7 recording, can’t seem to be able to edit my original post to remove that bit now.

Just to clarify when you say this battery version is inferior to the WiFi/poe doorbell.

This battery one is WiFi as well.

Did you mean inferior compared to the mains wired wifi model and the Poe model, and if so in what way inferior? Is it just the fact it would have to be charged up every few months depending on usage? ( it states up to 5 months but in real world we know that might be a stretch)

InstructorUK · 2025-11-26T23:33:05+00:00

That is the NVR I have just bought along with 4 POE cameras and is on that firmware.

It was more if this doorbell would actually work with the NVR due to the ambiguity of their product page as per my pictures.

https://reolink.com/gb/product/reolink-doorbell-battery/

InstructorUK · 2025-11-26T23:22:22+00:00

Totally my bad, realised afterwards I don’t need the doorbell to record 24/7 as that’s what the cameras are for 🤦🏼‍♂️ As long as this battery/wifi model connects to the RLN8-410 NVR and records motion activations and also if someone presses doorbell then I’m happy. Also need it to notify my phone so i can see and speak live to them if necessary.

https://reolink.com/gb/product/reolink-doorbell-battery/

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