Cable question

[vyolette]

I'm looking to wire up outside & inside cameras just on the outside of the house. What cable would be best for that? There shouldn't be a lot of sun on the cable because we have big trees overhead and get a lot of shade. The wiring will be through the house and in the attic and possibly a small portion running along the side of the house. I'm going to have under 10 cameras hooked up to a dahua nvr 4k. What would be the best cable without going overboard on price, for my neesd? I plan to buy a 1000 ft roll and so far I have read it needs to be pure copper, 22-24 awg, and everyone seems to like monoprice to get it from.

Thanks!

 

[zero-degrees]

@vyolette you basically answered your own questions above.

http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=877

I would advise everything be placed in the walls and or attic and not exposed outside. Not from a "sunlight" factor that a lot of people here discuss but from a "secure" factor. If the cable is in direct sunlight than the cable could be cut by someone as well. If you need to place cable outside finished space just assure you use conduit.

 

[vyolette]

Thanks zero-degrees, that's what I needed to hear! I'm going to buy that now and get it here.

 

[tangent]

Exposed cables aren't a great idea. You can use some EMT conduit if you want. If you do have cables exposed, make sure you paint them, it will protect them from the sun.