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Need A Longer Power Cable For Your Security Camera?

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

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So you got your security cameras in the mail and you have mounted the camera outdoors and you go to get the power supply and you realize that the power adapter cord that came with the camera is too short to where you want to run the adapter too! This is a big problem, especially if you have bought a power strip where you planned on plugging in the adapters. When it comes to running power cable to reach your power source you have to use combination of video and power cable to achieve an easy setup. If you were hopping for the more plug and play approach, then you might have to try raw cable! Meaning you will need to give a roll of RG59 cable with an 18×2 power pair to get the distance you need. This is one way you can solve this power. We sell 500 feet rolls of RG59 siamese cable for $99! Although you may not want this much cable, it is easier to go with this setup. However, we do sell RG59 bundle cable that is already terminated with BNC ends and a 2.1mm power end for your camera and power supply adapter. This is a much easier solution. But know that either way you go is the protocol you need to follow in order to solve your cable and power issue.


Which Is Better RG59 Cable Or CAT5 With Video Baluns

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

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Here is another question that came through from Google, which is a good one! Which is better RG59 video cable or CAT5 wire. Over the years we have seen applications developed with CAT5 and video baluns to accomplish plug and play setups and distance issues. RG59 tends to be tedious, especially when terminating ends for your bnc connectors. First, you have to strip your RG59 cable before you can even terminate your ends. This leaves us with a stand off between both cable solutions. Depending on what your application demands, you might yourself using one or the other. For example, if you need to run cable to a security camera that is at 800 feet, CAT5 will be much easier for you. RG59 cable has limitations up to 500 feet. Of course you have to use a video balun that has a RJ45 connection point in order for it to work. The video baluns will set up back $15 to $50 a pair, however, it is totally up to you to decide if that is worth it or if you should just buy a RG59 video balun transceiver and transmit up to another 1000 feet. We find that RG59 is still the best grade cable. For one the transmission of video with the copper gauge wire is much better than CAT5 wire. Two RG59 has better shielding and can protect the signal from interference. Last it is just still loads of nerd fun to cut cable and terminate your ends. If you are looking to build a CCTV system, this should be fun and exciting, not worrisome and boring, give your home of business the TLC it needs!