Hi Guys,
I about to install a few security cameras around the house and the easiest way to power them up would be by having a powerpoint at the Attic.
Is it possible and legal to do that? is there any special powerpoint needed? (RCD?)
Thanks,
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if you haven't already bought the cameras, have a look at Power over Ethernet options. Data and power on a single cable and (usually) no electrician required.
mdf:
if you haven't already bought the cameras, have a look at Power over Ethernet options. Data and power on a single cable and (usually) no electrician required.
I got the cameras already, they are wireless but need power all the time to run (not batteries)
Yes you can have a power point in the roof.
Considering the low load it may be able to be added to an existing circuit if its run thru the roof.
Sell the cameras and buy POE ones. By the time you pay an electrician to run power to all of the cameras it will likely end up costing more. POE means they'll be hardwired network wise too, so you don't need to rely on wireless coverage. 2c
Froglotion:ok thank you for the suggestion.Sell the cameras and buy POE ones. By the time you pay an electrician to run power to all of the cameras it will likely end up costing more. POE means they'll be hardwired network wise too, so you don't need to rely on wireless coverage. 2c
You would probably need an electrician for 230v plugs in the roof. You could run a bunch of cable connected to a DC power source large enough for all the cameras and wouldn't need an electrician. Hard wired PoE cameras are probably the best bet.
cyril7: I would be reluctant to clutter up my WiFi spectrum with pics of cats and crim's such that it impacted other traffic, get wired ones with poe and be done with it.
Cyril
I wonder with WiFi cameras whether in the future a burglar could just have a decently powerful emitter of 2.4ghz/5ghz and disable the cameras. I guess still currently a movie thing but not conceivably that hard?
I guess the same for those using cloud NVR services.... Just cut the internet cable.
Zeon:
I wonder with WiFi cameras whether in the future a burglar could just have a decently powerful emitter of 2.4ghz/5ghz and disable the cameras. I guess still currently a movie thing but not conceivably that hard?
I guess the same for those using cloud NVR services.... Just cut the internet cable.
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