smcctv 0 Posted October 14, 2014 Hi all, I am going to do a upgrade tomorrow and need to know if i can extend the power and video going from one camera to another which will be positioned 4 feet away? as the previos camera is faulty and the video\power cable has been embedded behind the wall and sealed. Do i just use a T piece to share the video? what do i use to extend the power. I cannot put a new cable in as its a new build and they have requested that i cannot make hole to the building and want the cheapest option available to them. I am aware its not the best way to fix this, but what the customer wants. Your advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Vic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Stephens 0 Posted October 14, 2014 Is there any issue with using a simple 1 to 2 power splitter? It would mean needing more amperage but this is done everyday with smaller systems. A T-connector would be my guess for the video but I've only had luck with those over short distances (maybe 30 feet from cameras to DVR). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ak357 0 Posted October 15, 2014 A T-connector would be my guess for the video but I've only had luck with those over short distances (maybe 30 feet from cameras to DVR). U should not ever use " T " connector for video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Stephens 0 Posted October 15, 2014 U should not ever use " T " connector for video Of course not, but he's not able to run cable, so that kind of limits things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted October 15, 2014 T is bad idea ...... But for what you are saying .... SHARE video ???? Then you need what is called a mule This allows you to run upto 8 cameras down one coax cable with power if needed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survtech 0 Posted October 15, 2014 If the previous camera is faulty, why even leave it hooked up? Just move power and video cables from the faulty camera to the new camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smcctv 0 Posted October 19, 2014 Hi All, Many thanks for your replies. As the previous installer had embedded the cables behind the brick work and cemented it. I ended up loosening that brick and managed to get to the existing cabling to connect to the new camera. It was a mission to do but its done now. Yes Tom, i have seen those Mules and will keep it in mind for future issues like this. Pricey piece of kit when alot of my clients want cheapest jobs but the highest specs...lol Thanks guys Vic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
