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I am getting into this new format for security systems and am wondering about the cable type that would work. They call for rg59 , which is no problem other than the size of the wire. If I am to install a 8 camera system , to run that many Siamese cables thru the wall the hole would have to be huge. I have found some mini coax that may do the job for short runs. Although the cost is more expensive, the resulting installation would be better. I have also heard of people using Cat5e and baluns with some success. Short runs , I am thinking no more than 120 feet. anybody have experience with this?? very curious, I don't want to stock all sorts of cables when I don't need them. thanks Al Kilgore

Some advice on the style and brand of coax cable ends, Twist on, compression or crimp style and what to stay away from. ( I have ordered crap Baluns and had to swap all out before ) so I want to get a decent quality piece. Thanks Al

Looks like some color loss with cat 5 or 6 and some ghosting. Should I be worried ? these homes are small 40' x 60' at most I need to make an order for the r59u soon for a project if so. If not solid core cat5e should do fine I think. not sure about power consumption by hdcvi cameras

I am new to the business of installing and selling video equipment and I am a bit lost on how much to charge to do installations. I have a lot of experience in the Automotive electronics field, Ie Alarm systems and DVD setups so I think CCD stuff should be no problem. I was thinking to charge per camera and more for longer wire installations and difficulty. Also, do I charge a different price on setting the system with smart phone viewing capability? I have done some testing thru installing friends systems and I think I have it down ok . I Also was looking into waterproof boxes so that I can rig 2 cameras into one box and one cat5 wire out. No one seems to have anything affordable and easy to work with. Maybe a long trip at home depot will show me some better options. What kind of warranty should I give also ? Camera and dvr are 2 yrs manufacture . All help greatly appreciated. thanks Al