Fars666 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Hello there, I was wondering which cable is better for the camera use. I'm really looking to run 4 lines in my house 1x 78ft 1x65 ft 1x 95 ft and 1x 95ft. I'm seing some positive reviews on RG 6 cables but ... is that type of cable is sutable with BNC connectors male/female? My DVR has only BNC connectors and I don't wanna use any splitters.. Also I found this very convinient set coax + power. However the coax is made of RG59/U http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Coaxial-Siamese-Security-Surveillance/dp/B001JKI7H8 Thank you in advance ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolie11 0 Posted March 31, 2013 That cable will be perfect for your installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survtech 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Two things: * Rg59 will do just fine at distances up to at least 750 feet. * Most RG6 is made of the wrong material - copper-clad steel and aluminum versus all copper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aibudo 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Either one with F fittings and F to BNC adapters. Those footages don't even come into degradation play. I prefer Siamese 59/18-2, if you choose to use coax. Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigglebowski 0 Posted April 3, 2013 The main difference in RG6 vs RG59 is RG6 has a thicker center conductor as well as the overall cable is slightly thicker. When using either or you want to make sure you buy connectors that is meant for the cable. You would use RG6 for longer distance cables but in the case of CCTV this is many hundred feet. As mentioned under 750 you should be fine. What you need to pay attention to whether the coax is meant for CCTV which would be a "video" grade cable. This will be solid all copper center conductor and with quality cable the outer sheilding will be made up of copper too. Coax made for TV will not typically have a solid copper center conductor. However coax meant for modern satellite dishes WILL have a copper center conductor as its meant to carry power. Coax for sat or cable will almost never have copper braiding. Coax for sat/cable will only be RG59 if the length is very short like with a jumper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fars666 0 Posted April 6, 2013 The main difference in RG6 vs RG59 is RG6 has a thicker center conductor as well as the overall cable is slightly thicker. When using either or you want to make sure you buy connectors that is meant for the cable. You would use RG6 for longer distance cables but in the case of CCTV this is many hundred feet. As mentioned under 750 you should be fine. What you need to pay attention to whether the coax is meant for CCTV which would be a "video" grade cable. This will be solid all copper center conductor and with quality cable the outer sheilding will be made up of copper too. Coax made for TV will not typically have a solid copper center conductor. However coax meant for modern satellite dishes WILL have a copper center conductor as its meant to carry power. Coax for sat or cable will almost never have copper braiding. Coax for sat/cable will only be RG59 if the length is very short like with a jumper. Got it thanks a lot guys ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cs8488 0 Posted April 8, 2013 I think RG 59 is more suitable for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
