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So upon pouring over these forums I decided get a CNB VCM-24VF dome camera. I was building a home security system for the first time, I wanted one dome and 4 bullets, I got the bullets up and running just fine. However the CNB VCM-24VF came with this 24v connector that you needed to hook up 8 by 2 gauge wire to, and attach to a 24v transformer. I blew out 3 transformers and the camera. I performed an RMA and got a new camera in exchange. I am worried about wasting more money on transformers I know will blow and potentially the camera doing the same thing. I must be doing something wrong and was looking to get some help on what to do to minimize me having to return yet another camera. The bullets dont require me cutting up wires, they are straight plug n play. But I am by no means an amateur when it comes to wiring. However, Im sure I am missing something. I went into a local cctv shop the guy told me I was doing nothing wrong, but he wouldnt touch the camera as he said I was hooking it up fine. Any pointers?

I would think so as well, I would have a working power block, and then as soon as I hooked it up to the camera, the block fried. The CNB rep told me maybe the camera was faulty and I did an RMA, I cant help but think I was doing something wrong, Id hate to have to RMA again, I might video tape the whole process just in case I have to RMA again. After posting here, it seems that something probably was wrong with the camera. Thanks for your help, I'll post again once Ive taken the video

Can I use something like this: and hook that up to a power adapter with a male end. I would hook the wire into the connector from the camera, and the other end of the wire into this, and the get a power adapter with a male end Rather than using these screw terminals on this power block: Thanks for all your help btw, I just want to make sure I dont fry another camera or transformer

lol, excuse my local vernacular. But I meant to say: Is there a way I can go about this without using using screw terminals or spades with the said 18/2 wire?

Thanks for the quick replies. Is there anything that I can use that doesnt involve me cutting wires and threading them around screws, or using a spade?

Ive got the one with a green connector. It has a lil cap that comes off that looks like I might be able to plug something into. But the only way I was told to get power to this, is to hook up 8 by 2 gauge wire. It is true that the camera was faulty to begin with, but Im still worried that something may happen or I'm doing something wrong

Awesome! Thank you so much. Im sold on a Samsung DVR and these dome's that you have got. Thanks again!!

@Birdman. Thanks alot for taking the time to post up videos of your entire setup. This forum easily provides the most info for the DIY guy. Ive gone through 2 boxed Costco systems having returned them the following day. Im definitely set on the Samsung DVR you have got, and your camera's footage look fantastic, especially outdoors Im looking to build two systems like this one for my home and one for my business Is it possible that you would be able to show us your setup as it flows when it is night out. Information/video footage is tough to come by on cctv stuff, you would think these companies would put out at least that so customers have an idea of what they are buying. Some companies on Youtube heavily skew their video, without giving the viewer how much light is provided in a given clip But if you could post up a night cam, I would greatly appreciate it Quash @rory. Thanks for the videos you have on youtube