Need Help With One Camera

[galen 0]

Looked at a clients house today. He has an entry door under a deck. If I mount a camera under the deck. It could be disabled by an intruder. Only 8 feet high. So I mentioned a camera on the inside of the finished basement room. Client likes that idea, but wants no drilling in the finished room. He wants an IR wireless camera and resolution is not a big factor. Total distance from camera to DVR is around 35 feet through floor. I have limited experience with wireless cameras. What would you suggest? Thanks. G

[securitymonster 0]

I can suggest a few things but they are 99% garbage. They are on consumer 2.4ghz frequency which is most commonly used for cell phones, cordless phones, and wireless internet.

 

I would not use a wireless camera, tell him if he wants mickey mouse stuff, goto cosco or walmart.

[galen 0]

I know, I told him that. I only have myself to blame for bringing it up. I'm going to try and switch him back outside with a small covert, that will not be so noticeable. I don't want to lose this bid because of one camera! Its got a lot of goodies. Two monitors, DVR, 5 cams. He's got 1/2 mil in cars in his garage. And rich friends. That need systems like he has. You know, he's got it, I got to have it, kind of thing.

[VST_Man 1]

why not use emt electrical conduit and a armor dome? I rarely hide camera's because I want to intruders to see the camera's. I feel that a "picture" is worth a thousand words. Crooks don't like camera's!

 

Covert is designed, in my opinion, to observe problem areas. Covert can also be used to make a home look not so prison like.

[galen 0]

Met with my client yesterday. Talked him out of wireless. Found a way to run coax up through a wall. Will take a little more time but it will be better for Larry. He signed the contract. He wanted a monitor by the front door so I may need some help with that. Thanks. G

Edited December 31, 2006 by Guest

[securitymonster 0]

Good Job! I always tell people that running the cable is our specialty and not to worry about it. You need to take control and let him know what camera needs to go where. As soon as the client starts telling the professional what camera goes where, its all over.

 

Let us know if you have questions on the monitor, you should just run a seperate feed from the DVR back to the monitor for viewing all cameras. If he just wants to view the front door, just use a T connector off the front door camera and go directly into the monitor, assuming the cable run isn't too terribly far.

[galen 0]

Dam! Thats great advice! Hell its right next to it. But its no big deal to run from the dvr. When I get closer to the install, I know I will need help with this monitor. I'm going to have to install it in the wall like a shadowbox or on a small shelf. ???? This guy wants it nice and neat no matter what the cost. He's a retired doctor, and friend. I want to do a first class job. And you are so right about them telling you where to put the cameras. I actually stayed up thinking about this install. I when back over and said "this is how its got to be done". I don't know what the word "can't" means. Thanks again Monster!