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    Installing a system inside a garage that get HOT ***pics**

    There are good responses here, save the fridge thing...Really? Not sure why folks think the garage is a good place for their NVR and related equipment...It will fry, sooner or later. My NVR and patch-panel rack with power supply/ups has been running near 5 years without interruption in my...
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    Neighbhors Car Jack Being Stolen around 0640 hrs Today 11/8/2020

    Nice capture event with plates and this is why we have our surveillance systems ...however, just my 2¢...this is an opportunistic, troll's neighborhood, too many vehicles parked in the street and how many are unlocked, does it matter? If its not locked/chained it will walk...The only thing...
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    Video Of Blower Being Stolen From My Gardeners Truck

    While I feel your anguish and I'm on your side of this...your problem is simple...you reside in a sanctuary "state" where politicians pass laws that encourage crime. All the cameras in the world will not protect you. I totally get it why the lawn guy want press charges, by leaving his tools...
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    Is this a good buy

    You are so right! I re-purpose desktops, laptops, for folks needing them for dedicated use, specifically alarm/surveillance systems. It just makes good sense to bring old machines back to life. As you mention the problem with a Dell Optiplex, the case is just to small for surveillance use. Hard...
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    Sanity Check for Dahua Mini Wedge Height at Front Door with stairs

    Sounds like I have the same camera, mini dome 2K 2.8mm 120 degree view. I spent quite a bit of time with mine, still needs some tweaks, but thought you might like to see couple photos...Our porch lite is dusk-to-dawn and does not interfere with the camera at all[/ATTACH]
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    Compatible cameras for lorex?

    I hope this can help you, a link to Lorex camera comparability. Also click on support tab, lots of info on all their equipment. I use their 4K bullet cameras, a bit pricey but my feeds are crystal clear...:wave: Lorex Product Compatibility
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    Cat6 or Cat5

    Always use the latest tech, yeah a few bucks extra but look at it this way, your cabling is the heart, soul and backbone of your system. Do it right and it will take care of you. Last thing you want is crawling around your attic chasing a bad cable or plug. Draw a schematic of your home with...
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    Help with an install.

    I'm new here so my 2-cents may not be worth a plug nickle...A security and surveillance system for a home of this magnitude and construction type should have been designed and engineered prior to construction. This seems to be an after thought. Your client is asking for the impossible, and as...
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