Powered CAT5 Video Balun

jamesd

Looking at these below to run cctv over cat 5e - would they be waterproof?

http://www.cctvdirect.co.uk/products/Powered-CAT5-Video-Balun-Twin-Pack.html

Thanks

Jnealon

No.
Can you place them in the camera housing or get a camera with a balun built in.
I have seen installs with the balun placed in a waterproof junction box beside the camera but this looks awful

jamesd

It's a kit i am looking at purchasing so i dont know will it fit in the camera housing.

Here's the full kit:
http://www.cctvdirect.co.uk/products/Gold-Protector-8-Camera-Professional-CCTV-Kit.html

Here's the choise of camera's with the kit:
Dome:
http://www.cctvdirect.co.uk/products/Vandal-Proof-Dome-Camera.html
or
Standard:
http://www.cctvdirect.co.uk/products/Adjustable-Ultra-High-Res-540-TVL.html
I like the dome less visable.

Jnealon

It may fit in the dome housing but it would be best check with the supplier. Are the domes being fitted under a soffit, you could place them in the soffit. These cameras come with a long lead with bnc and dc connections which will allow you to do this.

jamesd

Yes I am putting 7 of them under soffit, 1 will be going on a wall of a garage so I can probely leave it inside the wall and let the cables from the camera into it.


It says on the dome camera spec that "Added advantages to this camera is its ability to be placed anywhere on a wall or ceiling it can be adjusted to look anywhere, across, left, right or straight down"
Does this mean that if i place the camera on a wall that the lens can be pointed in any direction?

Jnealon

That is correct

jamesd

Thanks for your help, I think i will place my order tomorrow with them.