We just installed a new security system and the contractor ran outdoor rated cat5e cable from outdoors through conduit then once it entered our main building he said he spliced it with 18-2 wire/cat5e cable utilizing UTP video blauns at head-end. Should we be concerned that they were spliced or by connecting the two wires it is standard? He said their company does this all time. Upon connecting the cameras to the DVR, the feed is bad (wavy and lines are misshaded) and they said they need to place an active transmitter due to the distance between the camera and DVR unit (750 feet). I'm not sure what questions to ask to ascertain the right answer on if this is standard? Our IT tech says that it is ok but our facilities manager disagrees. I am stuck trying to find the right answer for upper management. If I need more details to get the right answer, please let me know and I'll try to get back with them. Any help, is greatly appreciated!
Thanks.