Installing 4K CCTV & Terminating Cat6 Cable.

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[@kierenwise9901]

Is Naiomi still working for you??

[@Oli_Hudson]

Any chance of a company update? How many employees, vans, your unit etc. Feel like a lots been happening! Cheers!

[@tncorgi92]

Yeah I feel like we missed a couple of chapters.

[@anonymoususer6248]

^

[@zenny3859]

Check out the recent video

[@Leonard_Smith]

Last? Sorry I must be dyslexic... Will we ever find out what happened to your past staff? You do seem to get through them at quite a rate...

[@adamsher86]

Think we all need a company update Tom, looks like a lot has happened especially new staff... Whats happened to Naomi?

[@Studio23Media]

I love all the bullcrap he's saying, knowing full well at this point that it's his building. 😂

[@davidverrall]

Have I missed something!? Who are the new employees?

[@AndyK.1]

If he doesn’t introduce them, we won’t miss them when they leave 😂. And we can’t say where’s Dave in the comments.

[@dragade101]

Tom is expanding

[@OmeGardian]

As a CCTV installer and networking guy - you´re doing good job, just a little nitpicking: the steel/copper wire in CAT5/6/7 is not for strenght, but as drain wire for shielding. it is fine to cut it off (along with the foil) for IP cameras (since they have plastic connectors anyway) but they are really important for data transfer and must be properly terminated on shielded RJ45 for data usage. also you forgot to use weatherproofing gasket (or how it´s called..) before you crimp the RJ45. thats the reason why the RJ45 female on the camera is so big - for dust/waterproof gasket (comes handy even in interiors, it holds the cable securely plugged in). anyway great job, and i wish you´ll pick better quality cameras next time. the quality is atrocious xD

[@Ressy66]

The drain wire in this would also be the draw to rip the sheath down. I'm concerned he didnt strip down past the cut nicked pairs always happen no matter how good the tool or tools setting, avg cat 6 is 6.2mm outer diameter, I've seen some less some more, thats why you always strip 50mm below that point, cut off, then terminate with known good pairs. Yes you waste the first couple inches cable even if you didnt nick pairs, but youre not to know you have or hadn't, at least doing it this way, you wont get a call back.

[@jonathanwright6482]

I'm pretty sure we only saw the low-quality, low-framerate preview footage from the cameras, that you'd really only use for remote viewing. They're not bad otherwise.

[@electronicsandcode]

It is absolutely amazing how CCTV-Quality does not seem to change ... The footage at the end looks like it was shot on an old nokia or something, which absolutely buggs mehr, thinking you might need it as evidence if shit hits the fan ... Thanks for sharing what you're doing, Thomas, keep up the good work. :)

[@JoshuaFawcett]

The Reolink cameras have 2 different streams/feeds, one at low quality 640x480 for low bandwidth, intended for over the internet viewing and full quality stream which runs at a higher resolution and bandwidth, either 5MP (2560x1920) or 4K depending on the camera. It appears Tom has used the lower quality 640x480 clip in the video. I run a 5MP Reolink system at home and it is much clearer than shown when using the 5MP stream.

[@averagefirechannel]

It seems that he was recording the low-quality stream, those Reolink cameras do have a fairly reasonable image quality on the high-quality stream.

[@sparx2391]

What's happened to the lovely ball of joy, that is naiomi?

[@andidrew]

Yeah I agree with you, where did Naiomi go?

[@S88-m5y]

she is in his basement

[@sparx2391]

He's in danger of losing his subscribers, hardley puts any videos out now, and can't even be bothered to answer questions. DSS is putting out more videos, and are more interesting .

[@madgebishop5409]

@@sparx2391 yeah agreed DSS's channel is pretty good at the moment, loving the construction of the extension, makes nice break from standard "downlight" "eicr's" and car charger installs that most sparky channels seem to consist of..

[@Ashley_Dale]

Lets face it, Thomas won't make a company update video, he does not interact with us like he used to do in earlier videos.

[@trevor4714]

Always a good vid, but is Nomnom no longer with your business?

[@Phrozen2]

I went with the Reolink 4K CCTV system, I'm really impressed with the image quality in all honesty and it was so easy to install / configure. Much better than the 2 Megapixel Annke I had before!

[@AlfsMoon]

Can we get an updated meet the team?

[@coyote5735]

He should put a web came on the revolving door at his shed.

[@fitzyraz]

The network Poe cameras are the way to go 100%. Even if a client of mine doesn’t want to use Poe and chooses the cheaper BNC cameras, I still run cat6 for them. You can get connections that convert rj45 to BNC and 12v power. Plus running cat6 future proofs the cabling so if they do want to upgrade, you’re not pulling new cables through and ripping coaxial out.

[@Jack-hu7cb]

jesus, that close up didn't look like i would call 4k haha

[@florisvdk]

You do know you put that plug on backwards at 9:14 right?

[@Monkeh616]

When sparks do data.

[@AndyK.1]

As long as he makes the same mistake both ends. 🤣. Just not very good against cross talk or emi

[@mattn6368]

@@Monkeh616 Oh man, I spent 30 hours on what should have been a 10 hour job a few weeks ago, because a company got a spark to pull in and terminate data cables in a new office fit-out. -_-

[@acelectricalsecurity]

Have used the reolink stuff, and it's pretty good, simple to set up, images are good as well. Poe definitely the way forward, and anyone doing rj45's don't waste your time with the tradition ends, get the through ends and crimper you will save so much time and money in the long run.

[@smcomputersolutions]

Hey Thomas another great video thank you. Just a quick bit of info for you regarding the CAT 6 cable plastic core and what it’s for, it’s actually there to help to further reduce crosstalk.

[@BenFranske]

Exactly what I was thinking. Also, those RJ-45 (well if we're going to be super pedantic 8P8C modular, but no one calls them that) crimp (not punchdown, that's for patch panels!) plugs that have a pass through are not generally well looked upon by professionals in the data cabling world. They have a bad habit of shorting out on the back of jacks, especially when poorly terminated with a flush cutter instead of the proper tool. If you're going to do data cabling you should probably learn to do it right with the standard plugs.

[@G7OEA]

@@BenFranske I was about to chime in with the same comment. I love it when a spark tries to do data.

[@liamplays6111]

I came here just to comment the same

[@kudui21]

Worked for a bit in IT infrastructure installation. I hear orange at 7:50 and think: nice, he's doing the "b" type (I've had client with mixed standards and were too lazy at first try to check if connections were done propperly) than at 7:56 solid blue... i'm sure my hearth stopped for a while there

[@josephking6515]

He possibly doesn't know the TIA/EIA 568 wiring standard because he is after all a sparkie and not a professional data cabler.

[@wheresjames2842]

It certainly took me a few attempts to get use to terminating CAT 6 too! The best thing I done was purchasing a Klein Tools Pass Thru Crimp (same one as yours Tom). I wasted money on inferior items and spent too many late evenings struggling to terminate cables with cheaper non-pass thru RJ45 connectors. Would highly recommend especially if working at height for CCTV, WIFI AP's etc.

[@jonporter8852]

i use these bownetcms.co.uk/shop/structured-cabling-systems/tools-ties-and-accessories/tools/speedy-rj45-ratchet-crimp-tool-trcspdy/

[@GottSegneDich]

What happened to Naomi?

[@russjam121]

Have i missed something? Where's Naomi?

[@madgebishop5409]

no one knows whats going on...he never interacts with the audience dispite nearly 100k subs...

[@brandonclark316]

First comment on the video My comment is Where's Naomi

[@scottbob3917]

Left after getting drilled by all the team

[@e.w.e2846]

Those Knipex strippers are the best tool I have for time saving. Every round profile cable; flex, pyro, coax, data is effortless. I’m watching this just tying up the last bits of my NVQ portfolio. Been a massive help watching your clips since day 1. Lost my original apprenticeship due to C-19 and had to go solo which was a steep learning curve for a year or so but back at it now, absolutely love the industry and how there’s ALWAYS something else to learn. Learning to ride too so please do some CPR on the motovlog 😂

[@leapy3377]

Where is Naomi?

[@tncorgi92]

Everyone asks, no one is answering.

[@virbricky]

Wait did you say they wanted something “not” hikvision price, but not bottom of the barrel? Hikvision is bottom of the barrel

[@montystelevision3238]

Axis always for the WIN

[@mattmoody6920]

Tom’s channel used to one of my favourite channels to watch. Unfortunately I feel that it has lost its buzz. I still enjoy watching but it’s just not the same as it used to be. The 5 minute rambles, the controversy alerts..... just the whole feel has changed. The old 25 minute videos rocked and seem to have been replaced with quick hit videos :( I’ll still watch as you can see the effort but it’s becoming harder to watch.

[@madgebishop5409]

yeah agreed, considering hes nearly at 100k subs there is ZERO interaction with his viewers, sporadic uploads and really short videos...subs are gonna start dropping off

[@coyote5735]

@@madgebishop5409 He's slowly going bust.

[@johnhigginbotham8291]

He seems like a cock.

[@petehiggins33]

Well I'm glad I read the comments, it appears that you forgot to put "How not to . . . " in the title. And where's NomNom?

[@colina4443]

Where's naomi?

[@Kippaxx61]

Where’s nom nom ?

[@tonyford7987]

Where’s Nom Nom?

[@JamesBaber]

Erm, I'm not sure about that T-568B termination. Looks like you've put the plug on backwards! The oranges should be on the left when looking at the side of the plug with the contacts exposed.

[@matthew02006]

unless the other end is backwards too

[@jonporter8852]

i thought that - i was trying to see if it was one backwards!

[@hoojchoons2258]

Maybe the video but the colour code didn't look correct to me, looked like he had the pairs lined up when it should be orange/white, orange, white/green, blue, white/blue , green, white/brown ,brown. No one wires to T568A these days (T568B give better noise rejection).

[@markdouglas2670]

Your right not correct, but if wrong at both ends will work. Make a lot of money fixing data the sparks have "installed". At least he admits he is not a data expert.

[@colinturner7363]

Andcorrct colour code WO, O, GW, BL, BLW, G, BRW, BR 😊

[@brendanmichaelwelsh6260]

Those cameras are totally Hikvision OEM also you left off the boots on your Cat6 cables to protect the connection into the cameras fly lead.

[@tommymack3210]

7:15 The fact that the foil just breaks off like that, makes me anxious that the inner conductors are cut to the copper. I have the exact same tool and it is very sharp, and I have damaged the cores accidently if I twist too much.

[@wheresjames2842]

I've done the same my first few times. I got a bit of spare cable and practiced lightly scoring the sheath and turning the cable enough to twist it off but it took a fair bit of practice.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

The playback on that DVR is terrible. There should be a setting for HQ or 30fps recording. This is a must since Burglars work at speed, and too much image can be lost in 10fps. Been there.... Oh and hide the DVR in a concealed space ALWAYS. Since they will take it with them.

[@nonenone6790]

Tom has a go at data cables just to annoy the data installers, the pocket rocket is missing, has she moved on? The new bucket truck is still at sortimo. Artisan is hot on your heels, who will reach 100k first.

[@madgebishop5409]

ive given up with artisan...all it seems to be is electric car charger installations...seen one seen them all! that guy needs to do something different!

[@montystelevision3238]

@@madgebishop5409 I got bored with Artisan ages ago and that Bundy geezer. It's all bout new bags and other trumpery with him. And Artisan is all car chargers.

[@sargeantl39]

Who are all these new people why have I missed this tommy lad

[@gards1988]

Just a heads up Rj45 wiring is - White orange Orange White Green Blue White blue Green White brown Brown Keep up the good work though 👏

[@thomasoverall-mukerjee2497]

Alright Tom, big fan of the videos. However, just a little distracted by the music over your voice for this one at the start. All the best!

[@billy653]

Where is Nom Nom?

[@Doobrie2]

I like most of your work however i would much prefer to see a punched down IDC and a numbered faceplate to identify it back at the consumer end. imagine as an electrician finding a plug socket on the end of a 3 pin plug within a CU, and equipment running from it in the ceiling. It wouldn't be cool and you would judge the install. A security panel properly terminated says quality,. Clearly the cost was more important to this client. The metal core is not for strength either mate its he drain, ground to push electrical noise to ground rather than into the equipment. you're losing a lot of the features of this cable by cutting the drain and not using the correct connectors (FTP Shielded RJ45) its effectively like cutting the CPC off you don't need it till its a problem. Although simply not as dangerous. That looks very much like Cat6 Shielded LSOH without a spline seperator. High quality Cat6 cable will come with a dielectric spline separator core to reduce crosstalk between pairs. But as you said its for CCTV and not backbone networking and no-one needs Cat7 full stop much like most people don't need CAT6 for the most part either unless you are pushing 10gig its like gillette razors. All constructive criticism Keep the videos coming

[@kittsdiy]

Yep looks like CAT6 LSOH F/UTP ..( uftp witch foil an shield w/o spline ) Punch down IDC is so old school .. better a modular panel with Toolles keystones .. Eg Panduit / Gigamedia ( rexel) . +1 about drain/shield ..useless to use S/UTP when not using shielded connectors . For this setup simple CAT5E UTP ( 1gbit ) would be more then enough ..

[@tripplegracing8276]

You are using TIA B Spec for your ethernet. Great work.

[@faisalmoghal4055]

The metal core inside the cable is for grounding, as that is a shielded cable. As you've terminated it, you're not making full use of the shielding - still perfectly fine though 👌

[@Monkeh616]

Except an unterminated shield is possibly worse than no shield.. and the plug's on backwards. Perfectly fine.. for a sparky.

[@josephking6515]

No point using the shielding because he didn't have the appropriate 8P8C plug that would ground it and likely didn't have a rack that would also ground the Cat6a. Sparkies are amateur data cablers.

[@Andiwaslikeomgwtf]

4k camera image worse than a vhs from the 80s!

[@BG-ef8sk]

What happened to nom nom ?

[@AndyK.1]

I think she left for more money or something. Repeat. 🤣

[@alantorrance6153]

Why not mount the IP Camera at the junction of two sets of aluminium suspension strips, and bring the cable through one corner of a ceiling pad? Less damage, perhaps, and if you want more security for the camera, it can be screwed into the aluminium strip - two or three screws in all probability.

[@pdhr0che]

Great content - who do you have working for you now, still got Naomi and your PA?

[@mtrim550]

Great video Tom. Just thought I’d let you know that in Australia we use “A”termination. Green white, green, orange white, blue, blue white, orange, brown white, brown. Just a fun fact!

[@crazyboy2006cashier]

I work in a professional IT situation. we use Cat6A shielded. Cat7 is WAY overcomplicated and the bend radius makes it not viable to install in 99% of installations.

[@xjinserux]

Bend radius?

[@gregorythomas333]

I've been using POE for decades...love it!

[@kittsdiy]

8:38 Aaaagh ..why use F/UTP .. when using unshielded connectors ... The metal wire inside the cable is the shield/esd wire ..

[@smallpotatoreviews4255]

Was she just a figment of our imagination?

[@madgebishop5409]

come on Tom lots of questions being asked here...we need updates! we are all confused ...

[@JoshuaFawcett]

Reolink make some solid kit, we use them on our house, installed and up and running in 30 minutes. Cost £50 full price for the 5MP ones or you can occasionally get them for £37 if they're on offer. I've also installed a couple of systems now, no complaints from the users.

[@ddfann]

What's happened to Nom Nom? Haven't seen her for ages.

[@fiveminuteman]

Ah i remember poe coming out on the Cisco switches to power their ip phones. Those were the days........

[@highkicker11]

tom installing a cctv cam in a corner is so that it has the least amount of blind-zone. if you put two cams in opposite corners its 0

[@classicmacintosh]

Oh my god! An electrician that knows how to reasonably terminate 6 / 6a without stripping 5 miles of the outer jacket off and leaving it in a mess! I normally dread hearing that a sparky is going to run and terminate 5e/6/6a when I'm doing network installs. This is a refreshing change.

[@_Steven_S]

Or those jobs where you take the dual port faceplate off the trunking and find one cable punched down to both 🤦

[@dumle29]

The core in CAT6 is actually not there for strength. At least not the plastic + cores. They're there to keep the pairs separated, to decrease cross-talk and improve cable bandwidth.

[@justignoreme7725]

Interview on RJ45 Ethernet Cable standards. What you Need, Where & Why!! The new 90W POE++ & Single Pair Ethernet: ISO & TIA TCL & ECTL Cable Standards! FOR Tom!! & Anybody else: An Interview with cable standards board member Dan Berra of Ideal Systems (Who make cable testing & construction kit) on the Lawrence Systems channel published 20th Jan 2020

[@jenton93]

The metal wire isn't for strength it's for shielding to reduce loss. Its called a drain wire in the trade.

[@stevecraft00]

The knipex cable stripper is perfect for fp200. Works a treat. My mate was there doing it with his knife for 15 seconds while I did it in 2. 😂

[@inothome]

Please answer the million dollar question already.....

[@thedjer9190]

Another great video. Is it me or is that really poor video quality for a 4k system? Our Full HD system that cost me £60 seems way smoother and clearer than those cameras.

[@JoshuaFawcett]

The cameras have 2 streams, a low quality one at 640x480 and a higher quality one at full resolution, the higher quality stream resolution depends on the cameras, but it appears the clip at the end is of the lower quality stream at 640x480.

[@therealdjflip]

the whole team is there, except no Naomi, have i missed something ?

[@scottbob3917]

I bet she got nailed off the team and she walked off after wasn't happy lol

[@thomasesr]

I usually use striped green, green, striped orange, blue, striped blue, orange, striped brown, brown.

[@madgebishop5409]

if i had paid for that "4k" system id be pretty disapointed at the piss poor quality..the compression settings must be on 240p or something looked liked a right dogs dinner!

[@robnicholson5171]

Just for info, CAT5E is really only good for 50 Metres or so. If you ARE using CAT6 you need to be careful to keep the conductors separate so essential you use proper CAT6 connectors.

[@bennettste]

The separator in the CAT6 cable is not for strength its to insulate the pair's from each other to reduce crosstalk.

[@Richardincancale]

Background music is a tad too loud, if you think it’s necessary at all.

[@ja_adam_]

Tom used to be my favourite KZbin spark. Been here since 8k subscribers. Used to love the Soap like intros, the long videos and the regular uploads. Tom has more subscribers than any spark other than John ward. No hate but He has gone way downhill and I just want the regular uploads back 🥺🥺

[@terex1983]

Never seen those RJ45 connectors that allow the wires to pass through... nice idea! PITA trying to wedge them in the connector after cutting them to the right length otherwise!

[@barrybritcher]

Only one problem. They need a different crimp tool

[@slickmouse]

No boots?

[@Monkeh616]

The 'metal core' is not for strength, it's called a drain wire - it's for terminating the shield. The 'plastic core' is called a spine, and is also not for strength, but for maintaining pair separation. And no, you don't untwist every pair right back to the strip when terminating cat6 if you want it to be cat6. When sparks do data.. Now, in this application you don't require a shield (which means you shouldn't have bought shielded cable.), nor do you need cat6 performance, so you proceed to get away with it..

[@kittsdiy]

Agreed .. CAT6A you need to keep the twist as close as possible to connector .. that's why we don't punt regular plugs on CAT6A ...most connectors won't fit also ( cable is to thick ) Keystone -> patch cable CAT6A - > end device .

[@ScottPankhurst]

he's pulled the wiring all the through the terminator so the twists are maintained very well - the untwisted lengths are cut away.

[@david29262]

The metal wire is not for strength. It's a computer version of an earth wire! The rj45 should be metal and the wire should be wound round and then crimped so when plugged in it earth's the cable and device to help eliminate interference

[@PaulL42654]

Got some reolink rlc520's on my house - for £35 each they're amazing! Hooked up to a zoneminder box

[@alanmacer5078]

Hi Tom , just wondering why you didn't use the T-568B wiring method on the RJ45 connectors for the CCTV instal

[@MagicianMan]

Just worth pointing out that Cat 5e and Cat 6 are only rated to 100metres any further and it is not certified to work (that doesn't mean that it will not). Probably worth installing Cat6a (LSZH) as the cost increase is fairly minimal and not having to return to the job to check problems has got to be worth it. Cat6 Up to 250 MHz, Maximum Cable Length - 328 ft./100 m for slower network speeds (under 1 Gbps); 180 ft./55 m for Gigabit Ethernet, Hypothetical Top Speed - 10 Gbps (over 110-180 ft./33-55 m); Cat6a Up to 500 MHz, Maximum Cable Length - 328 ft./100 m, regardless of network speed, Hypothetical Top Speed - 10 Gbps (over 328 ft./100 m)

[@zaffyzafsvlogs]

Just saw u driving past my house. Thought ill subscribe and say hello.. 😆

[@muzikman2008]

I used to fit WiFi enabled cctv stuff, not anymore after metal clad buildings, poor connection to NVR etc, POe is so much easier, and more reliable. Good choice. I do like those Knipex cable strippers too, may invest 😎👌

[@joejames8146]

Noise in the background of the video??? Other than that another top vid Tom

[@joeyhoward1099]

HEY MATE WHEN ARE YOU GETTING YOUR NEW MUPE VAN AND UNIT ?

[@andljoy]

Nobody should be fitting 5e anymore , its no longer minimum spec . Whist IMO you should be punching down into a socket in the celling and using fly leads the fancy RJ45s are nice.

[@fredthomas7254]

How many staff you got now Tom?

[@coyote5735]

They are extras he pulls in off the street.

[@C12DDK]

i dont beleive Cat7 is an approved standard yet - although sellers are selling it. Also isnt the center plastic/metal not for cable strength but for seperation of cables to improve signal.

[@barkingupthetree]

Really enjoyed this video! Plenty of info to try and soak up.

[@pauledwards9493]

Reolink has some good stuff.

[@anonymoususer6248]

show us the dvr and the HHD

[@UKCONN3R]

I love how this is the new unit now did anyone know ?

[@GarryL277]

Mate I work in Australia and I was driving a customers car into the workshop and a SPIDER the size of my face came out from behind the dash up on to the windscreen and stopped right in front of my face. Good time's

[@philosoaper]

putting "terminating" in the title brought me right back to token ring days

[@AndrewStrydomBRP]

Completely agree with you on the PoE thing, analog is outdated.

[@craigbeas6111]

I've got 5mp and they are amazing Use them for bird watching in garden

[@idziakmateusz7508]

Very good video, it will keep me in business for a long time, keep making more of them ;]

[@UberAlphaSirus]

Noice. You don't want the cctv covering the alarm systems pin pad ;) POE is lovley.

[@kenfla82]

Bullet camera's inside= no Camera centered on tile= no Reolink gear= no As someone who works in the security industry i hope i can constructively say i disagree with what you have done on that CCTV install. CAT 5e is well within spec for use on the camera's (keeps costs down) and CAT 6 should be used for any links. IP are mostly plug and play but not all installer's would install a system like that. The laptop would be out to configure the system to maximise it's use depending on the site. I agree on the poe/ip, it is the way forward and Analog/HD is slowly being phased out.

[@wonderboy2016]

I was going to say the same as a security engineer but thought I bet someone else has and here it is. Completely agree I would love to look at the nvr setting. Guaranteed to be all default 😉

[@er77can]

Hey Tom what is the name of the CCTV tool? I’m looking for something similar

[@Jys71208]

Technomate do have a good range of cctv testers

[@TheWiccanGirl]

I'd check the stream rate of those cameras on the nvr as it looks to be set very low. Try to aim above 4000 or even 6000. Unless you were displaying the second strem of the camera in the video.

[@thedodger1387]

Tom could you put details of the equipment that you are fitting/using . It would be very useful

[@JohnSmith-ws7fq]

Hadn't seen those through-connectors before. Great idea, will have to pick some up.