HostilePastry 0 Posted November 16, 2012 Just wondering if there is any big difference between using one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AXDVUS/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00 And using one of these: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Output-Distributed-Supply-Security/dp/B000TBHBSO/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1353102397&sr=1-2&keywords=cctv+8+channel+power+supply I will have 5 cameras total that pull 1 amp each. At this point, it is a matter of getting the right pigtails on the camera end - but at the power end, I wouldn't have to get pigtails if I used the wall mount power supply and just plug in each wire. So, is there any benefit/downside to using one or the other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrouchoBoucho 0 Posted November 17, 2012 the wall can has individual fuses for each channel. it also looks a lot more professional to have all the wires just run into the box, than to have the block and tails dangling on the wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shockwave199 0 Posted November 17, 2012 I have some documentation that came with my system which suggests the splitters are best used completely full. I suppose an 8 way splitter with only five used might be ok, but I don't like those splitter things. And even though I don't use a power box at home, I don't like them either. Ground loops always seem to loom using them. In my home where I'm only pleasing me, I prefer to use separate power adapters per camera into a power strip. Not as tidy looking, but never a ground loop problem or glitch in years. I'm not saying to do as I do, but that's just what works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groovyman 0 Posted November 17, 2012 I've used both. It all depends on the environment along with the type of cameras and their power needs. But, given the choice, I like to use power boxes instead of adapters. I've had several power adapters go bad, but never a power box - not even a blown fuse and I'm in Flordia where power surges and sags can be very common during the rainy season (which can be 7-8 months out of the year). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites