Mac the Cam Man - Rating Good & Bad Security Camera Installations

[@sc2280]

RE: mounting to a ceiling tile. I like to cut a small piece of aluminum siding or similar thin sheet metal to place on the back side of the ceiling tile. Then machine screws in the device to be mounted, through the tile and the sheet metal with nuts on the backside. 6-32 screws are sufficient. Thin metal is easy to work with and spreads the load over a larger area. Will not pull out or break the tile.

[@BackstreetCameras]

Thanks for the input, solid advice. Thanks

[@Robnord1]

Thanks! A former installer of marine electronics, I was entertained and educated. Stuffing the connections into a hole in the soffit and then continuing run along channel in the plastic soffit is a cool trick!

[@csmers3743]

Most of these camera installs gave me anxiety.. the whole point of the camera cable is to be hidden from tampering...smh.. nice video 👍🏽

[@BackstreetCameras]

Anxiety...I'm the same.

[@FatJoeFilms]

I really enjoyed this video, and some useful tips were given. Thank you!

[@BackstreetCameras]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jfs1988]

This makes me feel a little better about my home installation. Hole through the wall and lots of cable clamps. 🙂

[@BackstreetCameras]

I feel the same way, when I install something I know all the small flaws, but when another sees the work, they love it.

[@alexpsp15]

For mounting on ceiling tiles, small pieces of wood will squeeze the tiles

[@jhoon6227]

Hi, Great videos!! I have some questions about installation cables. Do you think it is ok to install outdoor wire through alloy siding without a conduit? Does all wiring require installing in a conduit? I know in Canada, only above the 50V needs conduit but what do you think about it in the aspect of fire safetyprotectionting from sun/rain?

[@BackstreetCameras]

Great question; It's usually the Suns UV rays that degrade a cable to the point of failure. If you tuck the cable into the siding out of direct sunlight the cable should last for a decade or more. Hope this helps.

[@concerned_2023]

You can purchase outdoor cat5e cable or higher if you are running across open spaces. Low voltage can be placed in siding, through walls etc. It's only 12 volts at most.

[@Owa24]

Does the lead always have to go through the attic it just I’m thinking off putting cameras up but I’d be unsure how till do that is there any other way round it thanks

[@BackstreetCameras]

No, but it's usually the easiest way and protects the cable and fittings from the elements. You can run the wire any way you like, but protect the fittings from the weather, and if you do not use UV-resistant cable, protect the cable from the sun's rays as well.

[@house5212]

I am installing mine this weekend. I hope I get an “A” in the next video.

[@BackstreetCameras]

Good luck!

[@tmangamingx]

Where do you find items to help keep the connections weatherproof ? I just bought two outdoor cameras. I have no idea how to weather proof the power connection. Go easy on my this is my first solo install.

[@BackstreetCameras]

The connectors are specific to the camera. You'll have to search for the model of camera you purchased. Thanks for the question.

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

My camera system has conduit running down to where the dvr is located at.

[@en2oh]

any comment on the use of PoE switches centrally located around groups of cameras to reduce the cables back to the NVR or DVR? Great video! 5 thumbs up!

[@BackstreetCameras]

Yes, that is good standard design practice.

[@tommanley2025]

You really provide some outstanding comments and great criticism on some of these. I would like to ask one question though. I am doing research on what I would need and I like the idea of having wired camera with Power of Ethernet and I would like to have a doorbell camera as well that would be wireless and/or wired. what would be a good system for 3 cameras outside, doorbell camera and have a camera inside that would be wireless? Having a nice interface for mobile and computer inside is desireable. Is this a question that you don't mind answering?? thanks, Tom

[@BackstreetCameras]

Hi Tom, great questions! The answers are a bit more than we can post here. Feel free to give us a call during our extended support hours www.backstreet-surveillance.com/ support-warranty . We'll be glad to help. 800-431-3056

[@Jose-tg6fc]

Congrats on great videos I am in the UK have an analogue CCTV system with four cameras two front cameras are wired safely indoors to cameras at rear need to wire safely and a long run two cameras over 30 metres is there anything I can use to protect cables over 30 metres ?

[@BackstreetCameras]

Just the standard protection measures. EMT conduit, PVC conduit, etc. Sorry no secretes for this...thanks for the question.

[@Jose-tg6fc]

@@BackstreetCameras I need to run two lots of RG59 CABLE to two rear cameras conduit tubing would be okay you think but I think 25mm will not be big enough ?

[@BackstreetCameras]

25mm will be plenty of room for two rg59 cables.

[@cryptoslug]

Where do we send install photos too. I’d like to be graded 😊

[@BackstreetCameras]

[e-mail] attention Mac. We would love to see your pics!

[@nadel9]

Im assuming that you're only covering the wire connection and where its passing in this video.. because if it was about angeling and location for eg 2.57 the camera ia facing yhe guttering, worst white..meaning at night the infrared whould pick up an extremely white glow where the customer cant see anything at night..

[@BackstreetCameras]

Yes thats the IR bouncing off objects too close to the lens. You are correct.

[@brianlopez8855]

Let the cable cutting commence.

[@BackstreetCameras]

lol

[@abbesbenmaissa4980]

does plastic film on glass camera stop the night vision systeme to be fonctionnel ??

[@BackstreetCameras]

Very possible, anytihng the IR light can reflect off can cause problems. As a rule do not try and point night vision cameras out windows, likely the night vision will be very poor to non-functional.

[@abbesbenmaissa4980]

@@BackstreetCameras thank you for taking the time to answer me.

[@patrickjutte2549]

Why do cameras have pig tales? And why the power cord if it's POE?

[@BackstreetCameras]

The pigtails allow for easy connection without cracking open the camera housing. There are cameras that have the RJ45 connection built into the cameras electronics, but the downfall is the cable is now penetrating the weather protected camera housing which raises the possibility of moisture getting to the electronics by following the cable in. Most suppliers use the pigtail to keep the cameras factory weather protection intact. The power is pigtail is for powering the camera locally which is helpful if you are using switches which are not equipment with PoE. Thanks for the questions.

[@karlschmidt7258]

No mention of waterproofing on a vertical stucco wall…Camera might work but the wall will rot.

[@BackstreetCameras]

Thanks for the in put.

[@TheNoviceTech]

could you point me in the right direction for one of these back boxes? Thanks

[@BackstreetCameras]

Sure, here is the link to several solutions: www.backstreet-surveillance.com/cctv-parts/camera-mounts.html

[@rodawill]

Can you provide a link or search term for the weather tight connector. I can't locate them.

[@BackstreetCameras]

Hi Rod, they are included with our cameras so they are not sold individually, but its likely you can find some version of them on Amazon. Hope this helps. Thanks

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

My camera DVR is on a cart and in a safe.

[@scottbogfoot]

Do it make sense to add a Silica gel pack in the waterproof backbox? Yeah, I don't trust "waterproof " things. 😄

[@BackstreetCameras]

Its not a bad idea at all.

[@YTZack408]

Half way through and good stuff. Hoping I see an example of something mounted on a tree.

[@BackstreetCameras]

Thank you, no tree examples yet. Sorry.

[@joani2732]

Do you need a license to become a independent camera security installer?

[@BackstreetCameras]

Depends on the City, State etc. Most areas only require a business license for low voltage systems but labor union states such as NY, NJ and others require licences to perform certain work. Check with your local government to find out what is required. Hope this helps.

[@bipincctv5587]

super

[@BackstreetCameras]

Thank you

[@tsingview678]

Mac, do you remember us

[@shellderp]

C's get degrees :)