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  1. xmfan

    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    @mat200 - thank you for your research and posting the additional relevant thread links. I will certainly go through them to gain additional knowledge.
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    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    I am the same way. I like that suggestion, will keep that in mind when get the correct fitting size :-P
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    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    @griffths - you are correct in assuming, I am doing ip cams, using CAT6 cable. ya know, what a bonehead math I did. :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm: :rofl: Checking monoprice website, the outer diameter is 6.3mm, I then multiplied with 10, got 63mm which equaled to 2.48", well THAT would make...
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    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    I did some quick math, 10 cables bundled add up to 2.48" in diameter. I got the outer diameter of one cable then multiplied by 10 :lol: With having an additional 1/2 inch "wiggle" room, I was thinking to use this 3" EMT fitting. I can then seal it with the fire retardant sealer Otherwise, I...
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    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    @mat200 and @griffths - guys, thanks SO much for this valuable info. I'm on home depot website, looking for EMT conduit as well as firestop rated caulking.
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    routing cables thru attic to garage - seeking advice

    Happy Hump day friends I am planning to climb up in the attic to start routing my cables. I will route around 10 cables from various endpoints then they will all meet and bundle up at the garage wall. Question: I will need to pass thru that bundle of 10 cables thru the drywall of the house...
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    IR illuminator VS motion(solar)floodlights

    Hilarious, that birds think the lens is an entrance hole to their nest :rofl:
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    house diagrams - how to create them?

    @mat200 - thank you. will check out IPVM calculator- looks interesting.
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    house diagrams - how to create them?

    Hey All, I see many folks use house blueprints/diagrams to determine where to place the cameras and post their project plans, etc. here for experts to get advice from. I don't have a blueprint of my house. what app/software can I use to create one? Is this something that just needs to be done...
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    IR illuminator VS motion(solar)floodlights

    @bigredfish, @tigerwillow1 - thank you for your feedback. so, when an external IR is used, do you (or, can you) turn off the IR that is built into the cam? I never even considered this issue of bugs spiders crawling into the cameras. Can anything be done as a preventative measure? On the...
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    IR illuminator VS motion(solar)floodlights

    I've seen several posts regarding external IR illuminators and don't quite understand their need. are the IR sensors in the cam not sufficient for some needs? If the goal is to have better lighting for the cam, how about if I was to install solar based motion detector flood lights nearby the...
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    RJ45 crimper and connector suggestions

    Guys, can I just say..THANKS !! this thread is very timely, for me :winktongue: I also felt the same pain as OP as I searched for the crimper and connectors. The reviews on amazon really leave you confusing. While I totally agree that practice makes perfect but the way some of those reviews...
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    any deals out there for cat6 bulk roll?

    Holy cr@p Batman.... Just checked out Newark.com using “cat6 bulk” in the search field and there was nothing even remotely close to monoprice bulk cable prices. I will do a 2nd pass and look through PC browser in case I missed something but the initial reaction is “What the.....” [emoji1787]...
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    any deals out there for cat6 bulk roll?

    Hey @mat200, any recommendations for the RJ45 connectors for that cable? I have had these in my basket for a while but if there's anything cheaper in cost that is also good, would certainly prefer that...
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    any deals out there for cat6 bulk roll?

    @mat200 - thank you for that link. The price is definitely better from your link so looks I will order that. I will wait till the weekend to see if there's a monoprice deal, if not then I will order. I plan to run two cables to each location. There will be 10 cam locations, hopefully just one...
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    any deals out there for cat6 bulk roll?

    Good Morning IPCT fans a small tax refund is on its way so finally getting around to ordering the 1000ft cat6 bulk roll from monoprice. =) this cable: Monoprice Cat6A Ethernet Bulk Cable - Solid, 550Mhz, UTP, CMR, Riser Rated, Pure Bare Copper Wire, 10G, 23AWG, No Logo, 1000ft, Black -...
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    anyone using IPC-HFW1831C-PIR near entry door?

    Greetings all, I was reading through some previous posts and there are some fairly recent threads discussing DH-IPC-HFW1831C-PIR cam. I did see the lorex version of the kit over the weekend at costco. The camera form factor is definitely very appealing. In one of those threads, some folks...
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    comparing two dahuas

    thank you for the feedback. I can see the advantage of turret, being veri focal over the fixed focal of the wedge. hmm.... I really like the low 'profileness' (yes, I just made up that word :lol:) of the wedge and would have like to use it all around but I guess one shoe does NOT fit all...
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    comparing two dahuas

    with that (vari-focal), I can magnify (zoom) in the image whereas with fixed focus, the image seen will be 'as is', correct?
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    comparing two dahuas

    Hey folks, I continue reading the cliff notes to gain more understanding. Each time I read, I understand a bit more of cam technology. referencing these two models: IPC-HDW5231R turret 2.8mm FOV 110 deg IPC-HDBW4231 - wedge 2.8mm FOV 110 deg between the turret and the wedge, these two models...
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  21. xmfan

    ipcamtalk podcast ??

    I can definitely lend a helping hand wherever it may be needed. I agree, time is the biggest enemy, but if enough people chip in, it just may be something manageable. For example, one topic could be to discuss the basics of different models of recommended cams. A lot of us know about a basic...
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    ipcamtalk podcast ??

    LOL !! I love Leo, all the way going back to “The screensavers” on ZDTV channel [emoji13] You’d be awesome with all your tips of cams you’ve tested. [emoji106][emoji108] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    ipcamtalk podcast ??

    Hey friends: @fenderman, @looney2ns, @aristobrat and all other senior experts here... Have you guys ever thought about doing a weekly 30-45 mins podcast where you discuss everything popular regarding cam installs, whether its a new (or existing) cam, poe switches, tricks and tips, new products...
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    BHPhoto for Dahua Cam purchase

    @aristobrat thank you for that detailed reply above. I clearly see advantages going international version route. I will certainly show your reply to my friend, then hopefully, we can place an order through Andy. BTW, reading your reply, I also learned a thing or two :-)
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    BHPhoto for Dahua Cam purchase

    thanks, @fenderman are there additional models/features available if international ? Just trying gather details to convince my friend to get his cams through Andy :-)
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    BHPhoto for Dahua Cam purchase

    I am helping a friend with their camera stuff for their house. They are considering going with BHPhoto to purchase their dahua cams. Is BHPhoto considered a reasonable source to buy dahua cams from? Are they an official authorized Dahua dealer? Will there be any issues upgrading firmware if...
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    multi-tasking PC

    Thank you, @fenderman, makes sense to keep it as a standalone Machine only serving up BI
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    multi-tasking PC

    Good Evening Folks, So, from another thread that I created, I've learned that to run BI, I don't really need a very powerful PC, been reading the wiki and the posts that everyone chimed in on, all have been very helpful. I had a thought to multi-task so wanted to run by you experts to see if...
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    BI on PC or dedicated NVR

    thank you all for this feedback. It is greatly appreciated, I learn as I go, and there's a wealth of info here to learn from. =)
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    BI on PC or dedicated NVR

    Friends, thank you for the tips and info. On ebay, small form factor optiplex, an i5 4570 3.2ghz, 4gb ram 500GB HD, win10 OS for $179 or best offer. I can add 240gb SSD for $27, 2nd NIC for $20 and 4tb purple for $116. For another $30 or so, i can add another 4gb ram Does this sound...
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