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  1. ThomasPI

    Review-Dahua IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E AI Varifocal Bullet

    Sweet this will be very interesting thanks @looney !
  2. ThomasPI

    Best spots to mount cameras?

    For starters welcome and read the Wiki and cover all entrances and exits, garage etc. Don’t mount much if any over 7’ so you won’t see the tops of heads. Spend your time reading and then read more. You’ll likely want different cameras for various locations. How many cams? Using an NVR or PC and...
  3. ThomasPI

    Advice on indoor cams

    Great indoor cam. From the inside of our front door to the French patio door Ive got about 45’ to cover or these would work for us. Going for a varifical but not sure what yet.
  4. ThomasPI

    PC suggestions

    Sure have yes, just looking for current info such as newer models or good vendors etc. Thanks.
  5. ThomasPI

    PC suggestions

    Need input please. I’d like thoughts on a good solid PC to run BI. I’m a way out yet and building a new house. Plan is for about 15 to 16 total cams. I don’t mind spending a bit more to have a future proof machine. I’ve been a Mac User for 30 plus years and a bit lost when it comes to a PC...
  6. ThomasPI

    Dahua Junction Box Adapter: PFA200G Gang Box Adapter

    Thanks I’ll caulk for sure.
  7. ThomasPI

    Dahua Junction Box Adapter: PFA200G Gang Box Adapter

    Thanks, that’ll mount directly to junction box I take it? I don’t need wasps or bees for sure!
  8. ThomasPI

    Dahua Junction Box Adapter: PFA200G Gang Box Adapter

    Thanks, I'd dare say with a bit of creativity you'll be able to make it work nicely. Post up some pics when you're done.
  9. ThomasPI

    Dahua Junction Box Adapter: PFA200G Gang Box Adapter

    We are going to prewire during construction. Home will have brick siding and plan to end up with junction boxes with cover plates, see pic. I know where I want my cameras and they’ll be at 7’ above ground. Most will be turrets but I may have a few bullets in the mix. I’d want a metal plate for...
  10. ThomasPI

    What Camera For Home Construction?

    Thanks, trust me my prewire plan is done and ready to go. Took a good bit of time and a buddy who is an IT engineer helped out.
  11. ThomasPI

    What Camera For Home Construction?

    We break ground in 4 or 5 weeks, trail cake is best option I found.
  12. ThomasPI

    Nosey neighbor cams

    Tit for tat put up a few aimed directly at his property.
  13. ThomasPI

    Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

    Read the white paper, time wise Andy appears to think he may have a unit to test within a month or so. We are building a new house and the Starlight + series could be the ticket but too soon to say. Either way going with 10 or 12 cameras.
  14. ThomasPI

    Dahua 2MP Starlight Lineup

    Time will tell and yes.
  15. ThomasPI

    Review-Dahua IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera

    Just did a bit more reading on the to be released 4MP cameras that at least for now appear to show promise. I’m betting on looney getting ahold of a few of these to test. Good things coming!
  16. ThomasPI

    Review-Dahua IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera

    Thanks looney.
  17. ThomasPI

    Review-Dahua IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera

    Thanks much and I hope all is good in your end.
  18. ThomasPI

    Review-Dahua IPC-HFW2831T-ZS 8MP WDR IR Bullet Network Camera

    As usual great write up, curious about the video quality at night in dimly lit areas.
  19. ThomasPI

    Camera recommendation for home. Long shot

    What Looney said. I’ve been here mostly reading and learning as time permits for a new house build. Finally after a year with our builder we go to contract within a week then I can refocus and read more. Most folks don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan. Read read.
  20. ThomasPI

    Home setup?

    You’re headed in right direction. Be sure to cover all access points and mount no higher than 8’. Set up a test rig as well.
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