questions about installing cameras/cables

[CorporalCuddler 0]

I'm looking to install cameras outside, and run video and power through an attic and down through a wall. As I have never done this before, I'm looking basically for some reassurance that I'm approaching this correctly. So, I have a few questions ...

 

[1] I decided to go with RG59 siamese cable. Googling what kind of RG59 cable to look for is easy, however, my issue with this is that I don't know what is actually good cable and what is shotty, cheaply made cable based on descriptions by sellers. If someone can point me to a seller that is known for selling good quality cables I would appreciate it. I was planning on buying uncut cable and attaching bnc compression connectors. But I'm not totally against pre made cable.

 

[2] I found these DC power adapters - male and female ones - on amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CMP434/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AWL11K6HV50F5

... basically, I will be attaching the first cameras at least, outside, where there is an overhang over a porch, so the short cables from the cameras will be inside, and I was going to use these connectors to attach the RG59 power cables. Are these okay to have sitting unprotected in an attic, possibly near or on insulation?

 

[3] I'll be attaching these to vinyl (it's a brick house, but the overhang on the porches is vinyl). Do I need to use any sort of electrical box? I wasn't planning on it, but is it recommended? (I may have the term wrong - I'm referring to the boxes that are used for electrical outlets or cable outlets that are typically found in drywall)

 

I appreciate any help. I just don't want to start working on this and then start questioning if I did something wrong or not.

[the toss 0]

I'm looking to install cameras outside, and run video and power through an attic and down through a wall. As I have never done this before, I'm looking basically for some reassurance that I'm approaching this correctly. So, I have a few questions ...

 

[1] I decided to go with RG59 siamese cable. Googling what kind of RG59 cable to look for is easy, however, my issue with this is that I don't know what is actually good cable and what is shotty, cheaply made cable based on descriptions by sellers. If someone can point me to a seller that is known for selling good quality cables I would appreciate it. I was planning on buying uncut cable and attaching bnc compression connectors. But I'm not totally against pre made cable.

 

[2] I found these DC power adapters - male and female ones - on amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CMP434/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AWL11K6HV50F5

... basically, I will be attaching the first cameras at least, outside, where there is an overhang over a porch, so the short cables from the cameras will be inside, and I was going to use these connectors to attach the RG59 power cables. Are these okay to have sitting unprotected in an attic, possibly near or on insulation?

 

[3] I'll be attaching these to vinyl (it's a brick house, but the overhang on the porches is vinyl). Do I need to use any sort of electrical box? I wasn't planning on it, but is it recommended? (I may have the term wrong - I'm referring to the boxes that are used for electrical outlets or cable outlets that are typically found in drywall)

 

I appreciate any help. I just don't want to start working on this and then start questioning if I did something wrong or not.

 

 

You seem to be pretty much on track with your approach. Look for copper (not aluminium or copper clad steel) coax with a shield coverage of at least 95%. Be aware that it comes with different diam centre conductor ( 0.7mm and 0.9mm ) so if you use three piece BNC crimps and they are the wrong ones then you'll find that either the centre conductor won't fit in the pin OR the pin will not crimp enough to hold the centre conductor.

It seems that even the suppliers are largly unaware of the different centre conductor sizes

[rebelyell 0]

Do you have the system yet?

 

Have you thought about using an NVR rather than a DVR and running Ethernet instead?

 

There are lots of ways to protect Ethernet and/or run external safe Ethernet cable (UV, tinned, etc). Might save you some grief in the long run.

 

Just a thought.