Home Security and Surveillance Cameras

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Security cameras for your home have changed a lot in recent years, the changes have made the cameras more affordable and easy to use than ever before. There have been leaps and bounds of progress since I’ve started installing cameras, very few of these new systems use the old coax and a power cable. Most of the new camera systems are wireless or use a Cat5e cable and connect to your computer, TV or recorder with ease. There is even one that creates a secure video network over the existing electrical wires and is very easy to do yourself.

Let’s start off by briefly going over the wiring of the older or should I say standard security cameras, these standard cameras that use a coax cable and a power cable are still available on the market today.

Installing a BNC Connector.

Installing a BNC connector is much like installing a connector for cable TV. There are basically three types of BNC connectors, one you simply twist on, the compression type and the other you assemble all the little pieces. I strongly recommend that you use the twist on type of connector, it's easy and no special tool is required. I’m not even going to bother going through everything that is involved in the jig saw puzzle model, and it’s just not worth it.

The process is simple, strip out the coax cable as pictured and twist the connector on until it is tightly secured. Doing it yourself is very easy.

. The compression type connector is a good secure connector, the only down side is you will need a special compression tool to install the connector. . The wire strips out the same way, you just need to slip the connector on and use the tool to secure it.

Connecting all the components of your home security camera system.

Once all your cables are in place this is a fairly simple process, all your cameras go to the input of the switcher or multiplexer and video out goes to the recording device which than connects to a monitor or TV. The key thing to remember is that different cameras require different voltages, 12VDC, 24VDC, 24VAC, 120V. It is imperative that you use a power supply that is the correct voltage and can supply enough current for the number of cameras you install. The camera you purchase should have all the power requirements in its documentation. It is also important to use the correct size cable for the power, the further the camera is away from the power supply the larger the size of the cable required. In your typical home 18g or 16g should be good enough unless you have cable runs of 2 or 3 hundred feet.

New Easy to install "Do it Yourself" home security camera systems.

WiLife DVS800E Outdoor Security Camera Starter Kit
This camera system is a secure video network over the existing electrical wires in your home. This technology provides the security, reliability, and quality of a hard-wired system without the requirement of running new cables. Simply plug the Cameras into any wall outlet in your home or small business and the video automatically transmits to your Windows PC via the USB Receiver. The video is then instantly recognized by the powerful Software that is included, which empowers you with all the benefits of a professionally installed digital video surveillance system. Indoor and outdoor cameras are available and can be combined on a single system.

ASTAK 2.4GHz CCD Night Vision Weatherproof Color Wireless Security Camera
This video camera system is wireless, installs in a few minutes and transmits up to 300 feet away. The ASTAK CM-906D 2.4GHz CCD Wireless Weatherproof Night Vision Color Video Camera does this and a lot more. The camera is weatherproof and have 27 built-in IR LEDs to provide night vision. The video output is a RCA jack which is easy to connect. Comes is various colors.

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