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I'll be installing my security system in a month or so, whenever the weather takes a turn for the better. I have a few final questions for those in the trade and for those who are not in the trade but have the experience and knowledge I am seeking. My house was built in 1971. My water service is provided by a well which feeds the water into the house with a plastic line and therefore I have no metal water service line going into the house. There has been no upgrade to the electrical service since the house was built and therefore I am concerned about the grounding of my security system. I've been doing some research online and have learned that my ground resistance should be no higher than one ohm and preferably no higher than .25 ohm, considering all the electronic devices I have, devices that incorporate computer chips and micro circuits that weren't even in existence when the home was built. I purchased a power distribution box for the security system, one with individual LEDs and resettable fuses for each of the 18 ports/channels. I'm considering adding a new ground directly to the power distribution box because I'm not so sure about the quality of the original grounding put in place by the builder in 1971. I've learned that if I add a secondary ground, one for the power distribution box, the resistance will in all probability be different than the resistance of the ground going to my electrical service circuit breaker box, which can cause my grounding to be less than ideal. Is it advisable to add this new ground, and if so should I run it to the power distribution box or should I go first class and hire a licensed electrician to replace the ground for my electrical service, thus giving me the proper ground for my entire home and eliminating the need for a secondary ground? My county electrical code requires a licensed electrician for any work done to the electrical service line and quite frankly, I wouldn't attempt it myself because I'm not qualified to do so. All the links listed below are for illustration purposes only. I'll decide later where to purchase the items. I have decided to use compression connectors instead of crimp connectors for the shielded Siamese RG59 cable that I will use. Which of these connectors would you recommend or do you know of better compression connectors? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Universal-BNC-Compression-Connector-for-RG59-10-Pack-VDV813-616/203579048 http://www.satpro.tv/BNC-Connector-RG59-FSNS69BNCU.aspx Which RG59 compression tool do you recommend? I have looked at these. http://www.lowes.com/pd_762197-39597-VT-200-R___?productId=999997064&pl=1&Ntt=rg59+compression+tool http://www.newtechindustries.com/klein-lateral-compression-tool-rg59-rg6-rg11-f-connector/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-THOMAS-BETTS-COMPRESSION-TOOL/181160328620?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D41215213b7f74d32bf052b6c2cd8bea7%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D181160328620 I have decided to go with this Siamese cable because of the recommendation by a member of this forum and also the online research I've done. I can't seem to find a better cable. http://www.belden.com/techdatas/metric/549945.pdf I have decided to use one of these two strippers. Any recommendations? http://smile.amazon.com/BELDEN-PSA59-STRIP-TOOL-CABLES/dp/B00DJS9VKK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1454652721&sr=8-4&keywords=belden+cable+stripper http://www.newtechindustries.com/dual-cartridge-coaxial-radial-stripper-rg59-rg6/ I'm also going to run Category 6A cable next to the Siamese RG59 to basically future proof the house as far as cabling needs go, whether I use it for a future security system or simply decide to go in the attic and drop it down to whichever room needs it for whatever reason. I'll have security cameras on all four sides of the house so there will be enough cabling to suit any of my future needs. I'm looking at these two offerings. I've previously installed the Cable Matters Cat6a in the basement for several of my electronic devices and I've never experienced a problem with it. It seems to be a quality cable. Any recommendations? http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-In-Wall-Shielded-Ethernet/dp/B004KPGPXW http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F9HIDUI?psc=1 http://www.belden.com/products/connectivity/copper/10gx-shielded-cable.cfm I want to again thank everyone who responded to my other posts, concerning my system, for their time and assistance, and of course I thank you in advance for your time and assistance concerning this post. I depend on the experience and knowledge of others at times so that I can come to the proper conclusions and make the right decisions. I don't just go to a forum, ask questions and expect others to do my work for me. I've spent dozens of hours researching these issues. I have nothing but respect and admiration for those who sacrifice their time, away from their families, so that they may assist others in need.

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I'll be installing a low end Q-See CCTV system this Spring so I'm getting all my eggs in one basket now. I'm researching RG59 cables before I install my system. I'm looking for a high quality copper shielded, solid copper core cable that I will run to 16 720p HD cameras, half of them needing 100 ft. lengths of cable. I'll buy a 1000 ft. spool or two 500 ft. spools of it. I'm not going to use the standard BNC Siamese cables that came with the system because I don't think they're of a high enough quality, they're unshielded and I'll be running all the cables through an unheated attic and then down an interior wall. I may or may not encounter electrical interference but since I'm upgrading my cable I may as well go with shielded cable. I'll also be pulling Cat6a cable, at the recommendation of one of your forum members, for each camera so that I don't have to install it later when I upgrade to a high quality CCTV system. Could some of you give me your opinions on these cables and point me in the right direction if you know of a better cable? I'm depending on the knowledge and experience of others as I'm just a retired cement mason/plasterer. I like the cable from SewellDirect because of the single jacket instead of Siamese cabling. These are the cables I am looking at. https://sewelldirect.com/rg59-siamese-cable-pe-jacket-1000-ft-spool- http://www.belden.com/techdatas/metric/549945.pdf Also, which, in your opinion, is the better RG59 connector? A crimped connector or a compressed connector. I've read a lot of information on both and it seems that a compression is better than a crimp but then again, I really don't know. I'll use adhesive lined heat shrink tube on all connections as an added measure. I'm seeking high quality male connectors. Please feel free to let me know if there is a better cable than the two I have listed. I've been looking at these connectors: https://sewelldirect.com/rg59-bnc-compression-head-copper-25-pack https://www.tselectronic.com/shop/product/Belden-ProSNS-Universal-Compression-BNC-Connectors/480 I'll also need male connectors for the power wires going into the cameras. I could use connectors such as in this link (http://smile.amazon.com/Cable-2-1mm-5-5mm-Adapter-Camera/dp/B00845914O/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1452050138&sr=8-45&keywords=2.1+x+5.5mm+DC+Power+Connector+Male) but there are undoubtedly compression connectors available, are there not? I don't think I could trust a connection using the connectors shown in this link, even if I used adhesive lined heat shrink tube on my power connections also. I don't think I could trust any soldering that I do because I've never had to solder anything. Could someone suggest a quality 2.1mm x 5.5mm Male Power Plug connector? I know that many of you will wonder why I would insist on buying a high quality PDU, high quality CCTV cable, and high quality connectors when I'll be installing a low end Q-See CCTV system. Well, this will be my first system, due to a recent breaking and entering, I've been retired for eight years with nothing to do and I like doing things myself. The work I do while installing this system cannot and will not match the quality work of a good CCTV installer. I'm very aware of that. However, when I upgrade my system in the near future at least all the cables will be in place, ready and waiting for a quality installation of high quality cameras by a highly qualified CCTV technician/installer. I just want something to play with now. Thank you in advance for your time and any assistance provided. I appreciate it very much.

That's good to know, myiicu. Thank you again for your assistance. I certainly appreciate it. I should be OK with a 10 amp power supply. I simply don't understand the operation of the power supply and amps in general, or volts and watts for that matter.

I'm getting prepared to install a 16 camera security system this Spring. I'll be using Q-See QCA7207B 720p HD IR cameras. Yes, I know it's a low end system. I'll upgrade in the near future. I'm also pulling Cat6a cables for each camera in the event I need them in the future. I'm looking for a PTC box that also has LEDs for each channel. I don't understand the amperage requirements. Some of the PDUs have 10 amps while others have 12, 15, 20, 24, 29, 30, etc, etc, etc. I'm not an installer or an electrician so I don't understand how a 10 amp PDU can provide enough amperage for 16 cameras that may require 2 amps each. Some offer a maximum of .5 amps per channel while others offer 1, 1.6, 1.8, 2, 3, etc, etc, etc. I don't want to get a PDU that provides 3 amps per channel if it's going to fry my cameras. Do these CCTV cameras have over amperage protection built into them? Do some of these PDUs offer X amount of amps per channel but only provide what the camera needs if it's less than X amps per channel, such as high quality cell phone chargers do? I've spent quite some time researching these PDUs but I would appreciate it very much if those in the know could push me in the right direction. If there is no real advantage to using a PTC box for residential use then that would give me more options as I could also choose a fused box. I prefer a PDU that can be locked. I would also prefer a box that allows access for the wires from the back of the box so that there are no visible power wires. I would rather pay $200, if necessary, rather than $50, to get a high quality PDU. I have looked at the following: http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wires-Zone-PS-18-18-Channel-AC-to-DC-12-Volt-12V-20-Amp-20A-Power-Supply-/161896111691?hash=item25b1c29e4b:g:SV8AAOSwxN5WU1c- http://www.ebay.com/itm/POWER-SUPPLY-Box-FOR-CCTV-CAMERAS-12V-20AMP-18Port-/151284039022?hash=item23393b3d6e:g:mcoAAMXQyY1TVC3P http://www.amazon.com/GW-Security-GWP1218-15A-Distribution-Camera/dp/B007VH8MN2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1470F24715 http://www.provisual.com/18CH-Security-Camera-Power-Supply-Key-Lock-Distribution-Box-12VDC-30Amp_p_258.html http://www.apexcctv.com/p-1418-18-channel-cctv-power-supply-25amp.aspx http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007U8RI5A?psc=1 http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B016R6KXAC?psc=1 http://smile.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Channel-Distributed-Security-Cameras/dp/B002OXL8IY/ref=pd_sim_421_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41dtPuNrF8L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1JS2DCZPG71119JX35S8 Thank you in advance for your time and any assistance provided. I appreciate it very much.

Thank you again, myilcu. I certainly appreciate your help. I'll disregard the Sewell cable.

I'm about to receive a Q-See 16-Channel 8 Night Vision HD Bullet Cameras w/ 2 TB HDD HD DVR Security System. I exchanged an uninstalled Q-See 8-Channel/8 camera system for it because I decided that I would eventually need to add at least three to four dome cameras for both inside and outside, which would be in addition to the eight bullet cameras that come with the system. I realize that it's a low-end system and that we get what we pay for. I realize that digital is better than analog. I'm also aware that there are better systems available to the consumer. However, the system I chose is all that I need at this time. It will be for residential use. If necessary, I can always upgrade to a better system in the future. Running cables through the attic and down the wall to the secure bedroom poses no problems. My question involves the cable and power hookups once I run the cables to a small, secure bedroom. I want a neat installation. I'm a stickler for neatness and I don't want to simply run the cables through a hole in the wall and then to the DVR. Are there wall plates available for RG-59 BNC cables so that I can connect the BNC cables from the cameras to the back side of the plate and then run short BNC cables from the front side of the plate to the DVR? Do any such plates also have connections for the RCA cables and if so do they include the power source transformer? I've spent quite some time researching this issue but I don't know enough about it to do proper searches for what I'm looking for. I always try to solve a problem or determine what I need before I ask for assistance from other people. I'm not relying on others to do the work for me. I'm simply stumped. I did find this, which I can get from Q-See, Amazon or Home Depot. I just found it so I don't really know anything about it or what it will do for me but it looks promising. I assume it handles power only, which will tackle the power cable neatness problem, so I'm still looking for something to tidy up the BNC cable connections. http://www.amazon.com/Q-See-QS1018-Distribution-Connects-Cameras/dp/B004656PH2 (I realize that there are many similar power distribution boxes manufactured by other companies that may be better. I simply haven't gotten that far yet. I'm also researching the required power to each Q-See camera and whether I need a 10, 12 or 20 amp box. I've seen all three offered online). Please excuse my ignorance and thank you for your time and any assistance provided.

Thank you, myiicu, for your prompt reply. I appreciate it very much. The wall plates shown in your links may indeed be what I want. I'll take your suggestion to heart and pull Cat6a along with the BNG cables. I've already wired the house with Cat6a cables in several rooms. Why do you suggest that I use bulk Siamese cable instead of Siamese cable with factory installed connectors? Wouldn't the factory installed connectors be better than using twist on or crimped connectors? I don't intend to use the Siamese cables that come with the system. I will instead use either shielded or double shielded Siamese cable. As far as the Siamese shielded cable is concerned, is solid or stranded core better? I assume that solid copper core or strands is better than copper coated metal. What about the shielding? Should it be copper or is an alternative such as aluminum acceptable. Cost is not really a factor because as we all know, you get what you pay for. I'm more than willing to spend the amount of money necessary to ensure that my cables remain trouble free for as long as possible. Also, should I go with AWG 18 or is AWG 24 acceptable? I still intend to use a power distribution box to simplify the installation and provide a more aesthetic look for the power connections. I'd rather not use the power splitters so that I can be sure the cameras get the proper amount of power as some of my cable runs will be close to 100 feet in length. Again, I appreciate your assistance. At times I completely depend on the knowledge and experience of others and I'm thankful that you and others are willing to share it with me, along with your time.

First and foremost, let me apologize if I'm in the wrong forum. If so, please let me know. I have a Samsung Monitor Model 2033SW that I use for my desktop computer. It has both RGB and DVI inputs on the back of it. Due to a recent breaking and entering at my home I purchased a multi-camera security system. I purchased the Q-See 8-Channel 6 HD 720p Night Vision Cameras w/1TB HDD DVR Security System. The DVR for this system has two options for connecting to a monitor. I can use the HDMI connection or the RGB (analog, I assume) connection. I realize that HDMI would be the better option but then again, it's just a security system. If I connect my security system DVR using the RGB connection will I be able to switch between the RGB and DVI connections so that I can use the same monitor for both my desktop computer and the security system DVR? If so, that's what I'll do. If not, I'll simply purchase a 24" 720p or 1080p monitor with at least one HDMI connection and use HDMI. It would be easier and eliminate the clutter if I can use just the one monitor. Of course, if there is a major advantage to having separate monitors I will purchase the additional monitor. If anyone knows of a particular monitor that works best with security systems I would appreciate it very much if you could steer me in that direction. Thank you in advance for your time and any assistance provided.

Thanks, tom. I appreciate your assistance. I may be wrong but I believe that Q-See uses PSS software.

Thank you, ssnapier, Securame and tomcctv, for your prompt replies. I appreciate it very much. My desktop connects to the monitor via DVI and the security system will connect via VGA so I can't use a VGA/VGA switch. My monitor is several years old and has one DVI input and one VGA input so I need to be able to switch from DVI to VGA on the same monitor. This is the user manual for my Samsung monitor: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/200905/20090526191020125/BN59-00950A-02Eng.pdf I still haven't figured out how to switch from DVI to VGA. Please excuse my ignorance. The monitor has a menu button and a source button but I'm having difficulty switching between the two, probably because I haven't yet connected my security system DVR to the monitor and I haven't yet installed and connected my cameras because I'm still researching shielded cables for the security system. I don't want to use the unshielded cables that came with it in the event I encounter electrical interference. I don't want to have to run the cables twice when I can run them once. I haven't decided yet whether to run the cables through the attic to a single location, which will completely hide the cables, or run each camera cable straight down the outside of my home through conduits and then through the basement and crawl space to a single location. I'll probably run each camera cable through the attic because that will eliminate the ability of someone to disable the cables running through conduit down the outside of the home by cutting them. I assume that my Desktop computer graphics card will be able to handle both DVI and VGA but that's a different story for a different day. I can't use a remote viewing app on my cell phone because it's a Blackberry Z10 and there are no viable apps available that will allow me to do so. Q-See doesn't make an app for my Blackberry and the one offered for the Blackberry on Amazon seems to leave a lot to be desired.