security cameras using coax?
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@bbigford said in security cameras using coax?:
@jaredbusch said in security cameras using coax?:
@bbigford said in security cameras using coax?:
I wouldn't use coax anymore, even if the wiring is in place.
Replacing wire is expensive (in labor hours).
I would use something like this first.
https://www.amazon.com/Dualcomm-Ethernet-over-Adapters-DECA-100/dp/B009AGCLVGDepends on how much wire needs to be run since 'expensive' is subjective. But I get what you're saying; it's more expensive than reusing the existing wire and just using an adapter.
If you can get everything reran in 1 hour per drop, then rerun it. YOu will be way better off. But that is generally not the case.
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Just a random note if you're picking out cameras, don't forget about the lens. I was going to go with UniFi cameras for one job, but I noticed at the time the lenses wouldn't fit the need. I'm not sure if they've added variety to their lineup.
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@JaredBusch I had no idea those adapters existed. I'll have to keep that in mind if I run in to a run where I can't pull the coax out while pulling a piece of Cat 6 behind it. Thanks for the link.
In this project most of the runs aren't too bad and they want to move the NVR anyways. If it's all IP based, that's no problem - the NVR only needs one network drop.
