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I have an 18 path camera supply -12V DC, 60hrz, 2.5amp. I have two IR bullet cameras next to each other: 400mA max @ IR on / 135mA @ IR off.

 

Using Siamese cable RG59U+ / - 18/2 cable to each camera.

 

Can I run both cameras off of one path? (using one 18/2 wire to power both cameras)

 

Thanks!

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Probably, but check the fuse on that channel - both cameras together will draw 800mA (or 0.8A) with the IR on, so if the fuse is smaller than that, it will blow once the IR turns on.

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Fuse info: T3.15L250V

 

So this is 3.15amp, correct? If so, good enough to run two cameras, right?

 

Thanks Soundy!

 

FYI - I am installing/testing and am short a pig tail. Will attach to its own power supply at a later date.

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If you're using Siamese cable you already have both video and power cables coming from each camera back to the head end; presumably your power supply and DVR are close to each other. Why not just put each camera on its own channel?

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Soundy - thanks for the prompt replies. You are correct, everything was right there. The issue was being short one power pigtail or so I thought. Turns out that I had another power pigtail. Guess my kids learned to "look" or "not really look" from me.

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