alarmingmark   32 #181 Posted June 12, 2016 Basic system ....coax and power 2 core for most cctv cameras back to dvr Cat 5 cable to router OR homeplug type device IF you require remote access HD System ( eg TVI Cameras 1080p Hikvision )same as above IP System cat 5 replaces your coax and power and will go to your nvr You can run cat5 to standard or HD cameras but you will have to use a balun ( a connector on the end of the cable ) Pros and cons Only fitting TVI at moment as the system is backwards compatible and costs are not much more than basic , max resolution 2.4mp but 3.0mp coming IP higher resolution up to 4K but no standard ,so one brand may not work with another , may need some network configuration experience to get up and running ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
marmalize   10 #182 Posted June 12, 2016 Basic system ....coax and power 2 core for most cctv cameras back to dvr Cat 5 cable to router OR homeplug type device IF you require remote access HD System ( eg TVI Cameras 1080p Hikvision )same as above IP System cat 5 replaces your coax and power and will go to your nvr You can run cat5 to standard or HD cameras but you will have to use a balun ( a connector on the end of the cable ) Pros and cons Only fitting TVI at moment as the system is backwards compatible and costs are not much more than basic , max resolution 2.4mp but 3.0mp coming IP higher resolution up to 4K but no standard ,so one brand may not work with another , may need some network configuration experience to get up and running ...  i really do appreciate you answering ....but this is why i am struggling this is like trying to read the Guardian in Welsh.. while unicycling backwards..  i really thought i was ok with tech stuff.. and not bad with the DIY but all these words..  ---------- Post added 12-06-2016 at 17:42 ----------  In the interests of keeping this very simple, what I would recommend is that you just buy a cheap 4-Channel DVR with BNC connectors. Just connect the cameras to the DVR in a secure place, and the DVR to a monitor, and then worry about all the internet and viewing on mobile phone stuff later. You can get up and running and secure in a few hours, and if you are a technophobe I suspect you will never bother with all the more complicated stuff. It will be just like the system you used to have, only much better quality images.  Something like this, but you can find cheaper.  Good luck.  thanks for the reply... i'm not a technophobe(well i never thought i was till just now) but i do like to subscribe to the 'KISS' formula.. less to go wrong i find  didn't want to have to run cables all round the house and everything i looked at had cabling diagrams akin to the London tube map (even the wifi options ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alarmingmark   32 #183 Posted June 12, 2016 If that's the case .... Get somone to price and fit it for you ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
willman   10 #184 Posted June 19, 2016 I don't know where you're based but i know someone who has had a two camera system similar to the maplins one, bought and installed by and alarm engineer for £300. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alarmingmark   32 #185 Posted June 19, 2016 Poor quality and cheap hardrive ....and thrown in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
snuggles   10 #186 Posted November 21, 2016 Has anyone used the Maplins CCTV installation service? Were you pleased with the job?  Does anyone have recommendations for installers based in Sheffield/South Yorkshire? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
laurajill   10 #187 Posted December 12, 2016 Hi  Looking for some advice in the way of CCTV. Basically I want to put some up around my property. There's quite a few options online and not sure which to go for. A lot of the CCTV packages don't come with a hard drive and I'm also unsure what size hard drive I would need.  Any advice would be awesome! Thank you!   ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alarmingmark   32 #188 Posted December 12, 2016 HD system eg 1080p upwards 4 cameras 2tb min WD PURPLE or SEAGATE SURVEILLANCE 5-8 cameras 4tb min Hikvision good price and spec for the money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
realmadmooco   10 #189 Posted January 11, 2017 Maxxone range of CCTV 1080p & easy to view on your phone,tablet etc  available at Solutions Sheffield Ltd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
boysheff   10 #190 Posted January 13, 2017 i had a 6 cctv camera kit from ebay, within a year I upgrade to Hikvision Turbo HD cameras x 5,and pvr. fantastic picture quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nobbalovski   10 #191 Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) I bought an ankke which came out pretty well on test and reviews, it has POE which means the cameras are powered by the Ethernet cable from the stand alone hard drive. The recorder just loops every month, which means it records over itself. I have 4 cameras set up,they provide everything, you can even get the app for free and watch on your phone from anywhere. Its 1080p and has black and white infra red at nights. Quality of cameras are great. Date, times on video too. Cost was about £145:00,dead easy to set up. Its been working now for over a year with no issues what so ever. A great buy. Hope this helps Edited January 14, 2017 by nobbalovski more info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jon26   10 #192 Posted February 13, 2017 Hi  Can anyone recommend a cctv specialist to come out and do a quote?  Over the end of last week have had 2 precious bikes and tools stolen.  Ideally want to get something sorted asap.  I also need someone to make repairs to a security gate etc..  Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...