Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - DVR Surveillance Installation

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Bruce Williams
05-26-07, 04:08 PM
I have purchased a DVR and 3 security cameras from Mace. There are three 100' coaxial cables I need to run from the cameras outside of the house to attach to the DVR that is inside of the house. I am not able to run these cables through the attic and need to drill a hole from the outside of the house to the inside of the house for the three coaxial cables. What is the best way to make this "outside to inside" connection? Is there some kind of kit that can be purchased? I have no clue what to do other than drill a hole through the exterior cement block/stucco and the interior drywall. Do these coaxial wires need to be weather protected through some kind of conduit? Is there anyone out there that can help me?


MrRonFL
05-27-07, 09:21 AM
If these are weather resistant cables to begin with, about all you really need to do is make the pass through the wall weather resistant. Since there are three, I might go as far as putting a junction box where it passes through the wall.