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Ok, here's some pics of our conduit pole make-ups w/ pro looking lockable junction boxes. Keep in mind it's cold up here, to cold to paint so for a few months that are primer only.

 

 

Thanks guys for more insight on this. Hey PaulsonLaw where are the pics?

Ok. what is this made out of? plastic? Is it rated for outdoor use? Can I run it into a junction box?

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You know any websites that sell the wiremold

What type of camera is this? How much did you spend on it?

Alright guys. I need a little help from the professionals or even the experienced DIYer. I finished my 1st cctv job at the church and they are pleased with everything. I now have a job waiting where its an older house (maybe built in 1950). The attic space is very tight and hard to get to the eaves and some parts of the attic are not even assessable due to upgrades and add ons that have been done in renovations over the years. Anyway to keep this short and sweet. I need some ideas, tips, or maybe pics of other installs where you used conduit or pvc to run the rg59 in to get it to a location where a junction box can be installed and then sent into the house. I have seen a few pics on this forum where people have used ent conduit thats flexible. I need a solution that looks professional and cannot be tampered with too much. I used flexible conduit on my last job and I liked the way it turned out. Any pics or advice is greatly appreciated. This client had a burglary to their home last week.

I'm leaning more that way too since I run a computer repair shop that I am licensed in Tn for

Thanks, I've still been meaning to look more into this. We of course have a business license in TN for the computer repair business I run.

I wouldnt worry to much about dropping your portable TV, I have never dropped mine and I put it down on ladders sky jacks, everywhere and it still works

Mine has a standard tripod thread; at some point, I'll probably just pick up a GorillaPod to go with it:

Nice car.. Is it yours??

Ok thanks. Didnt you say that the monalisa chip was crappy

Thanks for all the advice!!

I haven't but I definitely will look into investing in one. Im sure they provide a little more stability than just leaning it on the roof. Definitely don't want to cause any damage to the customer's property or be on an unsecure ladder at 20 to 30ft up. Man... What would I do without this forum!!! " title="Applause" />

Will do. Now u have me worried about dropping this thing. Lol!!

If this does what you need, then it's worth every cent that you paid. Looks like a nice piece of hardware.

You're exactly right!! I feel like I got every penny of my $49 buck back when I used it on my first job. Check out the link

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been using twists on for 10 years and never had a problem.

Rory, I have a whole bag of them in th closet that has never been used. I thought those were the worst connections to use

Yea I'm glad to try the switch from crimp to compression. I know they cost more but I'm more concerned with getting a quality connection and not have to replace anything unless the customer wants to upgrade to cat5. I know those rj45 connectors r a piece of cake.

Thanks guys. Your info is so helpful. I didn't even realize it was an indoor cam. I guess I got caught up in the price and the vandal look. It doesn't mention an up rating which should have alerted me that it's not an outdoor. Thanks Soundy for the pics. Couldn't ask for more than that. The pic quality is actually not that bad to be a cheaper cam

I was also impressed by the weight of this little camera. It has a nice heavy feel to it and seems to actually be somewhat vandal proof as described.

Im new to CNB cameras and wanted to order a camera to see for myself since alot of the forum members here use them. Its a vandal proof dome camera. Its inexpensive and I just wanted to know if anyone has used this camera in an outdoor application. If so , how do you like it and how does it perform. I think its discontinued also so I got it pretty cheap.

CNB-V4710N

Product Description

1/3 inch Sony Super HAD CCD

High Resolution : 480TV Lines

Built-in Fixed Lens (f=3.8mm)

Auto White Balance

AGC, BLC (On/Off)

Min Illumination : 0.3 Lux

Extra Video Out Port for Installer

3—Axis Camera Construction

Vandal-proof Dome Housing

Dome Size : 68mm

Surface Mount Type

DC 12V

Hello all. Hope everyone had a Happy New Year!! I did my last cctv job and didnt really like the bnc crimp on connectors I used. I had to replace alot of them because the connection was not crimped tight enough. Could have simply been the crimp tool I was using that I picked up from the local home depot. It did a decent job for the most part. Im moving up to the bnc compression connectors. From what I researched, these are the best connectors that you can use with coax. I know they cost more though. How many of you use rg59 siamese with compression bnc? Just curious. In the future I will try a job or two using cat5 and baluns. Just dont want to use them on 12v cams. I will use them on 24v cams

Thanks. That makes sense. I guess if the customer is really concerned about someone cutting the power to shut down the cameras then they should look into getting a generator

I only use a UPS if the client has a generator, without it they need to spent alot for battery backup that will last (and cant jimmy rig a car battery for a customer, but you could try it for yourself LOL).

 

I won't be trying anything with a car battery. I like my eyes and having normal skin.. LOL

Hello all. Can anyone suggest what types of UPS are most commonly used for cctv systems. I guess if a thief decided to cut the power to a business or home, the cctv system would still function. How long will the UPS supply power to the system? What size is most common to use or is it a personal preference?

Finally got my 7 inch sylvania tv in from walmart. I must say it was a good investment. Only $49 bucks. Has a rechargable battery, ac charger and car charger.