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    Snow in Houston

    Over 4,000,000 homes without power right now in TX. Temps are single digits in much of the state. The infrastructure was never designed for these temps. Being without electricity at these temperatures would be difficult and dangerous. All those that think renewable energy is the answer may...
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    Natural Gas Generators

    Costco offers a Honeywell 20kw with transfer switch for $4,300. I’m not familiar but is significantly lower in cost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Someone got into the garage and climbed into the attic

    You have security cam in attic too? LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Warm and fuzzy feeling

    Awesome news! The feeling of accomplishment is huge!!! I never terminated an ethernet cable in my life until I installed my new IP camera system late 2020. With this site as a great resource I bought all the right tools and got educated on how to use them by reading and you tube. I didn’t...
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    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    Firearm sales will continue to be at record levels for good reason. Govt realizing this threat is likely to impose new restrictions for “safety” reasons. Govt will declare an emergency and do whatever they want to exercise even more control. The “pandemic” is the least of my concerns. Sent...
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    New to POE wiring and need help

    Why can’t you get to soffits? I just ran 4 cameras to mine......initially I thought it wasn’t possible as well. If you can get to attic normally you can use the fiberglass fishing sticks. Yes it’s a lot of time but with the right tools and understanding of how your house is built it may be...
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    looking for a good wifi repeater

    If I understand the question properly, I believe this will work. Repeaters tend to be problematic. https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Ethernet-2-WiFi-Universal-Wireless-GWU637/dp/B018YPWORE/ref=pd_sim_147.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    No worries Biden said he would cure Covid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    US Elections (& Politics) :)

    Apparently the new 10% property tax Biden is proposing is excluded from the “not a penny more” promise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hikvision NVR basic installation

    Upon further investigation, Safari no longer uses plug ins so will need to find a different solution to acces on my mac. NVR lost registration so got new qr code and got it up and running. Guard vision......anybody use it? Appears to do what Hik app does? This is turning out to be waaaay...
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    Hikvision NVR basic installation

    Just bought nvr7608 and 2CD2347G1-L(U) camera from Andy. Started to test, was able to record and access via app on my iphone and the mouse died so I couldn’t do anything on GUI. Powered off until I got new mouse and now Im back at it. Some issues I would appreciate some help with: 1) I can...
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    Review - Dahua SD49225XA-HNR 2MP 25x Starlight + IR PTZ AI Camera with Deep IVS & SMD Plus

    I’m on the market for a camera with PTZ features but don’t have the patience for all the issues being reported. Any recommendations for a Hikvision model? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New install hiccups

    Thanks Pierrre. Haven’t had time to do anything with it. Was concerned about following shut down procedure as noted in manual. Just turned it off for now. Don’t have any other wires mouse and tried unplugging. d plugging back in to no avail. Prolly bad mouse is my guess. Sent from my iPhone...
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    New install hiccups

    Just bought Hikvision NVR7608-8P-4K2 and camera 2CD2347G1 from Andy. Have HD installed and NVR set up and running with camera. I’m unable to access nvr on my Mac using Safari and the plugins I downloaded from IP Cam talk. I get pop up stating “ missing plugin” so not sure what the issue is...
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    Learning

    Thanks Sample.......will do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Learning

    I returned shielded cable and went with standard cat 6 #23. Thanks for advise Southernyankee. Got test system set up indoors for now. Hik NVR fan is pretty noisy and runs constantly. I’m thinking it should “sleep” when not recording? GUI display not showing mouse this morning. Not sure how...
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    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    i am hoping mask usages carries on past Covid. Its common in asian countries that when you are sick you wear a face mask so you dont get others sick. frankly thats something that really needs to occur here. You can still go about your business, but at least take some precaution so that you arent...
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    US Elections (& Politics) :)

    ..... and the Dems claim he is the only candidate qualified to deal with the plandemic. A guy that cant put a few words together to make a sentence is the solution. Is this a joke ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

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    US Elections (& Politics) :)

    “Peaceful riots” are media’s way of being politically correct. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tire Rings the Doorbell

    Most of these mishaps are due to maintenance issues or user error. Yep bearings require grease. Nope you can’t put a 9,000 lb load on a 3,500 lb. axle. And you need to look in the mirrors sometimes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pandemic threat? Anyone else concerned?

    The amount of BS on the topic is mind boggling. Simple 4th grade math is all one needs to know in dealing with Covid. 99.6% of Americans will not die from it. Listen to social media and one would think the death rate is 99%. Use your brain and the numbers not emotions to deal with Covid...
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    Dahua or Hikvision NVR?

    .......buying from Andy at EmpireTech. I just purchased direct from Andy. Ordered direct from him in China on Friday and camera and NVR arrived the following g Wednesday. I’m still waiting for other stuff I ordered stateside LOL! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    21 Hilarious Moments Caught On Security Cameras

    The dude crossing the barricaded street......assuming he was drunk? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The ideal camera for my bird box

    @tubac thanks for the great video and education. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Learning

    I like to do it once and done. Got shielded, outdoor cable. This will hopefully eliminate one more potential thing to deal with later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Learning

    Thanks for all the input! Got the NVR and 1 camera on order from Andy! Will order the wire crimper and terminators mentioned in the wiki. What wire is recommended? Want to get good quality, shielded wire. Probably order a spool with 500’ to start. Thanks again! Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Learning

    Thanks all for the great input. I’m leaning now toward the Hikvision colorvu cameras. Will start with one and learn from there. Happy to buy from EmpiretechAndy. Knowing Amazon takes a sizable cut, will go direct to Andy so he can keep a bit more for himself. Planning max of 8 cameras. Don’t...
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    Learning

    Thanks Sample! I’m leaning toward Dahua Starlight series camera to begin testing. I have good attic access so running ethernet will be some work but it is doable. Plan on 4-6 cameras based on my property layout. 1 in driveway, front door, back door and one in back yard to monitor weather (...
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    Learning

    Good advice thanks. I was thinking that is the case.
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