calvis 0 Posted August 25, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=5788012368 This makes a lot of sense to me. But would it really drive 8 cameras? Any thoughts on if this would work? -Calvis ATT Mods: I am new here and if there is a policy against posting links. Please Remove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted August 25, 2005 There was a discussion before about this type of power supply, and if I remember correctly the consensus was against using it. Just like how a $30 camera will show you an image, it will be no where near as good as a $100 camera. Basically will the PC give you the correct amps to push the cameras? Ofcourse depends on what cameras you use. Also, it has no protection at all, no fuses, nothing. With all the issues that can happen with incorrect power connections/supplies, it is best to keep it seperate and use the real thing. PC Power supplies are built for PCs, CCTV power Supplies are built for CCTV cameras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DataAve 0 Posted August 26, 2005 Junk. Agree. Might as well prepare your computer to be a toaster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VST_Man 1 Posted August 26, 2005 what I do is I'll bump up one of the fuses in a CCVT Power Box to 3 amps and then extend that 12vdc/3amp down to another distro box with ONLY 1 amp fused outputs. i add up the max amps used by all devices (camer'a, active baluns, ect.) and then allow for .5 overhead. works great and I've never had a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
