bpace07 0 Posted April 29, 2011 I want to install an outdoor, home dvr system and thanks to information from reading this forum I have narrowed some of the components to the following: Avermedia EH1008H DVR 2 - CNB DBM-24VF cameras Thinking about these baluns, LTS LTA1010 (amazon) What type of power supplies will I need? Other than cat5 cable, am I missing anything? Alternative component suggestions welcome. Thanks! . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emholic 0 Posted April 29, 2011 99.9% of camera issues are the power. meaning to little or to much. figure out how long your cables runs are then determine the power you will need. i like Altronix for power, US made. I suggest pre-made Siamese cables, for your runs. its much cleaner than baluns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpace07 0 Posted May 1, 2011 Where can I find pre made siamese cables? Cheaper than cat5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nimrod 0 Posted May 3, 2011 CNB DBM-24VF cameras are INDOOR cameras. Try one of these. CNB VCM-24VF 1/3" 600TVL Outdoor Vandal true day/night DC Iris M13 2.8-10.5mm .005 lux CNB VCM-24VD 1/3" 600TVL Outdoor Vandal fixed IR cut filter DC Iris M13 2.8-10.5mm .05 lux CNB VFL-20S 1/3" 600TVL Outdoor Vandal fixed IR cut filter M12 3.8mm Fixed .05 lux “Where can I find pre made siamese cables? Cheaper than cat5?” Ebay, search for “cctv rg59u siamese cable” or the dealer you buy cameras from probably sells it also. Edit, if you want really cheap stuff as in quality and price search for this on Ebay “cctv video camera cable” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpace07 0 Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for the info, I will change the camera to the CNB VCM-24VF and get siamese cables. I am not looking for cheap quality, I'm looking for most bang for the buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nimrod 0 Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for the info, I will change the camera to the CNB VCM-24VFand get siamese cables. I am not looking for cheap quality, I'm looking for most bang for the buck. I sent you a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nimrod 0 Posted May 3, 2011 As for cat5 or rg6 which one you use will probably come down to what you already have or what you feel comfortable using. Any ham handed dummy can pull cat5, but rg6 must not be kinked and should have a minimum radius bend of about 4“. Cat5 with baluns requires less specialty tools and rg6 requires compression tools and fittings. You also have to look at what kind of run you have to make. Are you just coming thru walls in to your camera or are you going underground to a remote location, this will affect the cable jacket rating. When you factor in the above the actual cost of the cable does not mean much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for the info, I will change the camera to the CNB VCM-24VFand get siamese cables. I am not looking for cheap quality, I'm looking for most bang for the buck. Hi you are best running a good cat5 with that dvr. makes it easy for upgrading later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
