Re: Running wire for security cameras, and tips on fishing wire?

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim wrote:
> Bill wrote:
>
>>I would get the cameras *first* so you know what wiring they will require.
>>If running coax, use RG-6 which is best.
>>
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> With regard to the above...... I don't do much CCTV work anymore but
> when I did, we always used RG59. Wire mfgs, and camera mfgs always said
> that was the proper wire. And also that it was important to use copper
> braid not aluminum. I think it also had something to do with the core
> conductor too. Something to do with a copper clad steel conductor in
> the RG6 versus a copper conductor in the RG59. Nowdays, I see people
> recommending RG6 for CCTV installs, yet from what I read and hear, RG6
> should only be used on long runs for CCTV, (like hundreds and hundreds
> of feet ) and have copper braid.  I remember something about the
> aluminum foil being ok for regular RF TV signal on the RG6 but not for
> video signal. Do you use RG6 regularly and have you actually compared
> the picture quality?  Is it the same kind of RG6 that you use for RF
> TV? Did you just choose to use it and didn't see any difference or did
> someone recommend and/or say that it was alright to use?
>
>
> Anyone else have any info or input on this?
>


We always use RG-59U.  I think you'll find most professionals do.