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    i HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS EVEN WORKED!

    the radio is not mounted in the garage. they are outside in line of sight with transmitter which is about 700 ft away. the model # is Uniview UN-IPC325SBDF28KI0 The reason for the access point is because they they did not want to spend the money on a fiber run so i sold them access points. I...
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    Best way to join 2 Cat6 cables

    If its indoors you can use a coupler. if outdoor your best bet is to solder, deox then heat shrink, and put it in a weather proof j box. I usually pull too much wire so splicing usually isnt a issue for me. but one of my employees always seems to pull the cable and ends up 1 ft short! make sure...
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    i HAVE NO IDEA HOW THIS EVEN WORKED!

    last week I started a camera install at a high rise condo complex consisting of 11 cameras. They had a small 4 camera system in place that i took out. 2 of the cameras were in a under ground parking garage that is probably 3ooo feet away from the NVR, all the cat 4 was strapped to water lines...
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    Residential Access Control - alternatives to smart locks

    I have installed many access control systems. I generally use products made by Kantec which have been very reliable. I have installed 4 Unifi systems, and have removed all of them and replaced them with Kantec. The unifi have been nothing but a headache! very unreliable! Unifi makes great...
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    Angle Mounts

    Not sure about the mount, but I always use siding blocks when I have to install on siding. you can get these blocks in a lot of different sizes and knockout configurations. I normally by them with not knockouts and just drill them out myself...
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    Need guidance - Networking two buildings

    I use these Vitek VT-WAP2150 ACCESS point. these things work great! you can configure them with dip switches. And there only $120 each
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    Mace Brand MVHD-NVR4POE , Anyone ever hear of this Brand?

    I just installed a new system at a high rise condo building and Pulled this nvr out which they told me to throw out. so i threw it in my truck! It still works but I have never even heard of this brand. anyone know anything about them?
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    There are a total of 4 network closets in the Home. first and second floor 2 network closets in the basement. there are Unifi access points all over the place. each floor has a switch for the access points on that floor. the customer didnt request many rj45 wall plates, I think there are maybe...
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    I use a lot of Creston equipment. I also sell a lot of Control 4. Really depends on the clients needs. I want the system to be very easy to use. I do not want to be called back because there cable box isn't working! With Creston everything is in programming it properly. I sit down with each...
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    As far as automation ill be using Crestron controllers for the theater and control 4 for the full house audio. Which will control the Sonos amps for each room and the TV's throughout the house. And it will also control the automated plant watering system which is throughout the home.
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    This has been a slow moving installation, I have finished installing the security system which ended up being 218 zones, every point of entry is protected, interior devices include motions, glass breaks, smokes, heats, CO, natural gas, water, temperature. Everything came together great after we...
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    Swann NHD-865MSB POE Connector Pinout?

    If your Swann Camera has 8 wires. Here is the wiring configuration to punch down to a Cat5 or 6 jack. Pin T568B Scheme Camera Wire 1 Orange Stripe Orange 2 Orange Yellow 3 Green Stripe...
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    2 Days after install this happens!

    Alarm has been in place with glass breaks. Alarm did go off but it didn't slow this guy down
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    HDMI over IP

    I am bidding a job at a condo complex. There is a guard shack about 600' away from the high rise building were the NVR will be place. There will be 2 cameras on the guard shack. I will use a radio to get the signal back to the NVR. They also want a monitor in the guard shack. There is no...
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    2 Days after install this happens!

    Good point! Police looked at video and just shrugged there shoulders. Didn't even ask for a copy
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    2 Days after install this happens!

    The customer sent me this clip after this clown broke out the window of her sporting goods store and stole 8 pairs of shoes valued at $18 per pair and a couple of shirts. There is a much better face shot of him from another camera which she did not send me.
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    They needed another doorbell!

    No idea, I was afraid to even ask this guy, lets just say his picnic basket is half empty,
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    They needed another doorbell!

    Called to install doorbell for a old customer. I was a bit confused when I approached the door. Yes, they all work! I added 1 more to add to the confusion.
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    When ya gotta go ya gotta go!

    I installed a system at a Business a few weeks ago and the lady that runs the place pulled this video up and sent it to me. So I am posting it for your enjoyment!
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    Weird sighting after security system and camera installation

    I can tell that 100% that dsc makes no keypad with the model you provided with a camera built in. If you can connect a monitor to the nvr you should be able to see all cameras connected to the system. all you need is a tv with a hdmi cable and plug it into the nvr. you should see all the cameras...
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    Verizon vs. Tmobile

    I will probably be switch back to Verizon. I am saving about 30 bucks a month but If i cant get coverage than why bother.
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    Verizon vs. Tmobile

    I have been with Verizon for years and I found a plan with T mobile that will safe me a lot of cash. anyhow, I switch over and on my wifes phone when she calls into her office to check messages the phone will only ring 1 time than line goes dead. I tried it on my phone and it does the same...
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    I will be posting more pics as soon as more equipment is installed. Some of the contractors are still working in the house and I do not want to take a chance on anything walking away. The homeowner has invested 800k into the equipment so far. Which is not including the equipment for the theater
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    These 2 racks will house amps. Sonos equip. Router. Modem NVR. A few Poe switches. Pre amps. The dedicated home theatre will have its own rack.
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    Not this model amp. the amps Im installing are about 20 grand each, my cost
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    same here, I have a lot of high end clients in my area. The owner knows his shit!. It is so nice to work with a client that knows exactly what he wants. The theater we are installing is off the charts! I will post pics of that next week. not much installed yet but ill post more as I get deeper...
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    I am not even close to done. this was done td Wiring trays will be installed after all equipment is installed in the rack. the racks are almost empty at this point. only have a switch for the wap;s powered up and a Few power conditioners. Next week I will be installing 16 D’Agostino Classic...
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    Help with alarm in pigtail wire

    stagger the splice and solder them, then use 3M electrical tape to wrap them with. if you stagger the splice you dont have to worry about a short. Also put the splice in a weatherproof box if possible
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    Rack installation for 16,000 sq. ft home

    I prewired this Home 4 years ago for security, which will have over 160 hardwired zones, 42 Ip cameras inside and out, 18 rooms of audio/video, 16 WAP's. also lutron lighting control system, dedicated home theater. another 2 months and this should be wrapped up. I'll be spending about a week or...
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    Got my new PTZ to replace new one I fried in 2.34" rain. Need the Gods of the Forum to tell me how to waterproof properly.

    grease the 45 connector, you only need a small amount and use a weathrproof box whenever you can and seal any holes with silicone
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