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| AlanS17:
My mom lives in a gated community, but they've had three robberies in the past month or so. There's a homeowner's association with dues that paid for the gate a few years ago, but it doesn't seem to be helping much lately. My step-dad mentioned a proposal to install security cameras. I personally think it's a great idea, but I can only imagine how much that would cost to have it done professionally. I've found some professional grade stuff online, and I'm thinking I could install it myself. I think 2 cameras on the entry gate and 2 more on the exit gate would be way more than enough. There's a locked guard shack that is always left empty. The HOA can't afford to hire someone to stand guard all the time. I'm thinking I can securely leave the DVR in there and wire up the cameras into it. Two cameras would be wired, and two more would be wireless. I think I can do it all for under $1500. I know there are cheaper kits and all-in-one solutions online, but I want them to have something truly heavy-duty. Does anyone know why that would be a problem? Am I over-simplifying this whole thing? I think I can save them thousands of dollars, and I think I could have it all installed in one weekend. |
| Ken Layton:
Have you checked out the package deals at www.supercircuits.com yet? If you do outdoor cameras, it is suggested to get the aluminum camera weatherproof housings and the fan/heater accessory. |
| AlanS17:
--- Quote from: Ken Layton on November 27, 2006, 11:56:35 pm ---Have you checked out the package deals at www.supercircuits.com yet? If you do outdoor cameras, it is suggested to get the aluminum camera weatherproof housings and the fan/heater accessory. --- End quote --- That's a site I hadn't seen yet, but I'm actually finding better cameras on other sites. They do have a great selection of DVR's, though. |
| Ken Layton:
MCM Electronics (www.mcminone.com) is currently having a sale on security cameras/accessories. Worth checking them out too. |
| Hildy_42:
I am a sales engineer for a security company that supplies detention grade CCTV equipment. The stuff we use is probably a little out of your price range. I do know we mainly use Pelco, Bosch and Panasonic cameras. As for the DVR Pelco has a few that are four channel that might be what you are looking for. I would probably get one that will allow you to record for at least three or four days before it starts writing over previous video. And most DVRs you can set to only record on motion. Probably not much help but if you have any trouble hooking anything up let me know. I had to do installation work before I moved over to the sales group. |
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