hammerhead 0 Posted September 2, 2011 I will be setting one of these up for the first time. 2 questions: (1) I'm assuming it's safe to run camera extension cable on the exterior of the house. Is this true? (2) What are the best clips to use to fasten such cable to the house (through aluminum siding)? Thanks everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted September 2, 2011 Best to not extend a cable, but run one cable for the needed length right from the dvr, with no splits. It's safe to run cables exterior. I did. It's a good idea to use weather resistant electrical tape on the connections by the camera- that tape found in your local hardware store, home depot, or lowes. And there you'll also find a bunch of cable fasteners too. They'll tap right through siding. Be sure to get the proper size fasteners for your cable thickness. And make sure when the cable goes into the house wherever, leave a drip loop so rain water doesn't run straight down the cable into the interior of the house. Also use your weather resistant electrical tape on any points that may pose a rubbing problem to beef up the thickness. And that tape comes in many colors to match your needs. Good luck and be careful! Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
