dthompson

I understand some of the electrical issues that may arise out of all this. I am beginning to rethink the whole placing the camera on the pole idea, just thought it would be best placement. The ONLY electricity running to this pole is for the light. The wires coming to the light are run overhead from the opposite direction I was thinking of coming in from. I figured as long as I was far enough below the light, I was safe. I just was not sure of the distance that running cable alone would take. I understand now that in a cold weather area, with snow and ice, I will have to have a support cable. I understand I am new to the post and will try to word my scenario much better next time.

The "Post" (and I should have been more specific, sorry) is a privatley owned, light post. Its like a wooden electric pole, foot or so diam. The light is up high and I was looking into placing the camera a ways below it. I will check the link on rigging. We do have cold weather, that is a factor, and one of my concerns. Its a paved lot, so trenching is not really a good option, but is still one. Thanks for the thoughts.

I am wondering what the best practice (and any advice for) running Siamese wire from a building to pole would be. The run is between 80-100'. What is the max distance I can run wire? Do I need to run a supporting cable first?