Re: Zapping Camera Problem

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:36:32 AM UTC-4, ABLE1 wrote:
> Hello all, Having a problem with continued Camera location being Zapped w=
hen a storm goes by. Over the past couple of years have had to replace a si=
ngle camera location with new units after a storm. About six(6) cameras at =
this point. There are 2 cameras in this building. The other camera had been=
 zapped as well before the surge protection and ground rod was installed. S=
ince then it just the one that has had the continued problem. The cameras a=
re about 40 feet apart. The following are the other particulars. > It has a=
lways be the video side of the camera that has been hit. > Building is sepa=
rated from main building by about 200' of underground PVC > conduit. > Cabl=
e RG59 > Have installed at the building Ditek Surge Protector DTK-VSPBNCA. =
One at > each camera. > Ground Rod installed within 50' and #12 Ground wire=
 to Protector > Camera Powered locally with Wall Wart 24vac I know that thi=
s may be impossible but the main question is, what can be done to stop this=
 from happening?? > Is there a better surge/spike protector?? > Would a sec=
ond ground rod help?? > Would it make a difference if the camera was powere=
d by 12vdc?? > Is there a way to determine the weak point of the system?? T=
hanks for any thoughts or suggestions that would be helpful. Les

I don't know much .... let me be honest, .... next to nothing about lightni=
ng abeyance but you said it's always on the video side.=20

I'm thinking wireless camera.