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03-16-14, 11:48 AM
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Posted By JerseyMatt

No, Cat5 is good for up to 100 meters (330'). ...

No, Cat5 is good for up to 100 meters (330').

Considering the extra length I would just go with 16ga power cables. Low voltage DC is very susceptible to voltage drop over distance.

Running...
03-16-14, 01:46 AM
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Posted By JerseyMatt

Ooo.. Ok that camera's a whole different animal....

Ooo.. Ok that camera's a whole different animal. While it is still an IP cam, it DOES NOT use 802.3af PoE. It has its own 24v adapter. So you have two choices.. You'll either need to use what's...
03-14-14, 10:58 PM
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Posted By JerseyMatt

There would be no circumstance where you would...

There would be no circumstance where you would switch to coax. The entire surveillance industry is shifting to IP cams. Analog/coax cams are dinosaurs.



Honestly never used SDR, so I...
03-14-14, 08:48 PM
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Posted By JerseyMatt

I wouldn't leave unprotected cable in the woods,...

I wouldn't leave unprotected cable in the woods, even buried. Too many critters with big teeth. :D

I assume power is the reason you're running CAT5 versus using one that runs on WiFi? You'll...
03-14-14, 05:50 PM
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Posted By JerseyMatt

When heat-bending PVC it's best to fill it with...

When heat-bending PVC it's best to fill it with dry sand first to keep it from kinking/collapsing. Then once it's cooled empty it out and bury it.
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