What You Need To Know Before Installing Security Camera Wiring

Often we face trouble in installing security camera wiring, though it is not as difficult as we think. Your installation process will depend on which kind of security camera you are going to install and where to install it? These questions are very vital.

Here, I am going to discuss how to install security camera wiring. And I will try to cover all things related to your installation. So, read on until the end.

Things You Need To Consider Before Installing Security Camera Wiring

Things You Need To Consider Before Installing Security Camera Wiring

Security cameras add a great advantage to our daily life. It provides an excellent security system in and outside of our house. As a result, we can easily detect any suspicious movements in our living area. This system is essential for our family, property, and house.

Installing Security Camera in your house is a serious task, it is not so easy to leave it to a person who is not competent. However, if you don’t like to give this project to a professional person then you should know the proper steps to install a CCTV system.  

The installation process of a security camera has many parts or divisions. One of the most significant parts is the installation of wiring. It is a good opportunity of mine to explain to you how to install security camera wiring in your house. You need to be a professional by following the instructions of this article. An amateur can achieve mastery if they follow the instructions of an expert.

In this task, all you have to do are three things, these are running cabling, drill holes, and connect wire respectively. Therefore, you might have already understood which type of equipment you are needed for this task? These are the following:

  • Electrical Tape.
  • Electric Drill.
  • Electrical Wires.

Usually, it is not so handy task to run wirings through walls, ceilings, or other tough areas. Sometimes, this process comes with a reason of impatience and tiredness. You can accomplish the task within 30-40 minutes if you plan how to install it first.

Your installation of wiring is depending upon two sides, one is the place where you are going to set up the central hub of the camera which comes with other things such as a screen, hard drive, and DVR. Another side is the place where you are placing your security camera. 

When you have planned these out then execute the next one, which is, the probable best route of the wires. Let’s go to the main part of our discussion.

Safety Measures And Tips

  • It is worthy to turn the primary power supply off before starting your task. As you are going to conduct with electricity.
  • When you will complete your planning, to where you will run the cable route, then mark these places. Then drill a hole into each place.
  • It is better to drill a comparatively wider hole into each place so that you can pass other wirings through these holes. If you want to install further security cameras.
  • Labelling the wires according to their locations can be the best option for you. So that you can easily detect which one is needed in where.  

How To Install Surveillance Camera Wiring: A Step-by-Step Guide

How To Install Surveillance Camera Wiring

The following guide will assist you in installing the wiring for security your camera quickly and easily. 

Step 1:

In this step, I would like to suggest installing your security camera in their respective places. One-third of your task will be completed by completing this task. This step needs nothing except some nuts and a screwdriver.

Step 2:

Here you need to make sure that you have set the right route for routing wires and after that, you have to drill the holes. And the holes should be comparatively wider so that you can pass several wires simultaneously and you can further add more wires for other security cameras. And confirm, that your wires are connected to the central hub of the security system.

Step 3:

You might know about wire guards, these are excellent things employed to secure the wires from rats. As rats used to chip at times. Not only rats but these wire guards work to prevent other problems.

In this step, after completing other tasks, like security camera installation and running the wires, you need to attach wire guards. And also by this way you can hide security camera wiring through walls.

Step 4:

Now, you have to conceal the holes which you have drilled while running the wires. There are many reasons for doing this task, I think, the first reason should be adoring your house. If you don’t conceal these holes, your house will look ugly. Another probable reason is- moisture might build up in the holes. Cover them up too.

Step 5:

In this step, I would like to recommend you fill these holes with silicon or dust seals which are known as waterproof materials so that you can secure your house from worse weather.

These are the simple steps of CCTV camera  wiring installation. If you cannot handle these things then contact professionals. This will be the best option for you than making trouble while installing surveillance camera wiring.

Wrap Up

Throughout this article, I will discuss how to install security camera wiring and other simple tips.

You can complete half of your task with a good plan. So make a plan before installing your CCTV cable or else you might run the wiring towards the wrong way or complex routes rather than simple ways. 

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