sichuan 0 Posted January 7, 2016 I'll be installing a low end Q-See CCTV system this Spring so I'm getting all my eggs in one basket now. I'm researching RG59 cables before I install my system. I'm looking for a high quality copper shielded, solid copper core cable that I will run to 16 720p HD cameras, half of them needing 100 ft. lengths of cable. I'll buy a 1000 ft. spool or two 500 ft. spools of it. I'm not going to use the standard BNC Siamese cables that came with the system because I don't think they're of a high enough quality, they're unshielded and I'll be running all the cables through an unheated attic and then down an interior wall. I may or may not encounter electrical interference but since I'm upgrading my cable I may as well go with shielded cable. I'll also be pulling Cat6a cable, at the recommendation of one of your forum members, for each camera so that I don't have to install it later when I upgrade to a high quality CCTV system. Could some of you give me your opinions on these cables and point me in the right direction if you know of a better cable? I'm depending on the knowledge and experience of others as I'm just a retired cement mason/plasterer. I like the cable from SewellDirect because of the single jacket instead of Siamese cabling. These are the cables I am looking at. https://sewelldirect.com/rg59-siamese-cable-pe-jacket-1000-ft-spool- http://www.belden.com/techdatas/metric/549945.pdf Also, which, in your opinion, is the better RG59 connector? A crimped connector or a compressed connector. I've read a lot of information on both and it seems that a compression is better than a crimp but then again, I really don't know. I'll use adhesive lined heat shrink tube on all connections as an added measure. I'm seeking high quality male connectors. Please feel free to let me know if there is a better cable than the two I have listed. I've been looking at these connectors: https://sewelldirect.com/rg59-bnc-compression-head-copper-25-pack https://www.tselectronic.com/shop/product/Belden-ProSNS-Universal-Compression-BNC-Connectors/480 I'll also need male connectors for the power wires going into the cameras. I could use connectors such as in this link (http://smile.amazon.com/Cable-2-1mm-5-5mm-Adapter-Camera/dp/B00845914O/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1452050138&sr=8-45&keywords=2.1+x+5.5mm+DC+Power+Connector+Male) but there are undoubtedly compression connectors available, are there not? I don't think I could trust a connection using the connectors shown in this link, even if I used adhesive lined heat shrink tube on my power connections also. I don't think I could trust any soldering that I do because I've never had to solder anything. Could someone suggest a quality 2.1mm x 5.5mm Male Power Plug connector? I know that many of you will wonder why I would insist on buying a high quality PDU, high quality CCTV cable, and high quality connectors when I'll be installing a low end Q-See CCTV system. Well, this will be my first system, due to a recent breaking and entering, I've been retired for eight years with nothing to do and I like doing things myself. The work I do while installing this system cannot and will not match the quality work of a good CCTV installer. I'm very aware of that. However, when I upgrade my system in the near future at least all the cables will be in place, ready and waiting for a quality installation of high quality cameras by a highly qualified CCTV technician/installer. I just want something to play with now. Thank you in advance for your time and any assistance provided. I appreciate it very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myiicu 0 Posted January 7, 2016 The RG59 shielding on that Sewell Direct siamese cable is copper coated aluminum and only 90% braided coverage. https://sewelldirect.com/rg59-siamese-cable-pe-jacket-1000-ft-spool- Quality RG59 shielding is pure copper and 95% braided coverage... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sichuan 0 Posted January 7, 2016 The RG59 shielding on that Sewell Direct siamese cable is copper coated aluminum and only 90% braided coverage. https://sewelldirect.com/rg59-siamese-cable-pe-jacket-1000-ft-spool- Quality RG59 shielding is pure copper and 95% braided coverage... Thank you again, myilcu. I certainly appreciate your help. I'll disregard the Sewell cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survtech 0 Posted January 11, 2016 I use West Penn 815 myself. http://www.westpenn-wpw.com/index.php?option=com_cable_finder&func=PDF_Info&download=815 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
