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A practical cable guide for CCTV installers, comparing Cat5e, Cat6, coax and fibre, with outdoor ratings, fake copper warnings, distance limits and testing.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Installation practice
Practical rules for positioning CCTV cameras, covering height, angle, light, entrances, pixel density, common placement mistakes and how to test each view.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Installation practice
A commissioning and handover checklist for CCTV installers, covering recording tests, night views, passwords, documentation, training and sign-off.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Installation practice
Practical cyber security steps for CCTV installers, including passwords, firmware, network separation, safe remote access, user accounts and handover.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
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How focal length, field of view and resolution decide what a CCTV camera can see, with practical rules for choosing lenses for faces, plates and overviews.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
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How infrared, colour night vision and low-light sensors work, why night images fail, and practical steps installers can take to get usable footage after dark.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
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A guide to remote viewing for CCTV installers, covering P2P, VPNs, port forwarding risks, sub streams, upload speed, user accounts and fixing common faults.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
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A complete site survey checklist for CCTV installers, covering customer goals, camera positions, cable routes, power, network, storage and access.
7 Nov 2026 · 9 min read
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A step-by-step troubleshooting guide for technicians, covering no video, offline cameras, night picture problems, recording gaps, playback and remote viewing.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Installation practice
How to choose PoE switches and plan power budgets for IP cameras, including 802.3af, at and bt classes, 100 metre limits, cable choice and UPS sizing.
7 Nov 2026 · 7 min read
Installation practice
Practical height safety for CCTV teams, covering ladder rules, mobile towers, lifts, roofs, risk assessment, electrical hazards, training and stopping unsafe work.
7 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
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