Recent content by dudemaar

Which cameras are you using? I still have an extra one of those boxes here. Could maybe verify they fit for you.

I have but not for EmpireTech or Dahua cams. You would need the check the spec sheet of camera for bolt hole positions and diameter. https://ipcamtalk.com/threads/swann-4k-bullet-install-w-amazon-junction-box.62827/

Absolutely, I would have been more pissed about that than the damage.

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Meh that will buff out.

I would pick the turret because it's the new s3 version.

I personally would get this Kit for the extra $70 bucks. (plus hard drive) https://empiretech01.com/products/empiretech-kit1-fusion-8-camera-capable-nvr-system-with-4mp-turret-cameras?variant=46962273583389 (If ordered directly from Andy, you may even get a better deal) At least these cameras...

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no, first cam is a 5442-ze You can do without the box, no problem. I do on lower budget jobs. I personally don't like drilling big gaping 7/8" holes into brand-new steel, plus the box brings the camera out and away from the wall that much more. It's also more difficult to plug a 7/8 - 1-inch...

yes had same issue there. Are you using a NVR?

Helping my brother in law out this week renovating an old Scottish Canadian farm house from 1850.

7, 8&9 are just alternative position options. I personally would consider and test cams 1- 6 locations. This is a plan I quickly slapped together to help give you an idea where you could place cameras.

What mat200 said. Cant go wrong testing every location first with a bucket of rocks and a 10ft 2x4. I whipped up a quick layout plan that may give you some ideas as to where to start. cam 7,8 & 9 are alternative views as to having cams at each corner. Maybe some other suggestions by other...

No but possibly in the installation pics thread or if someone can post a pic?