The store is offering $418.00 off on this kit, which can be combined with a 5% coupon code. This brings the price total down to $1,208.39 (roughly 28% off the RRP).
Legally a security camera installer, or have a open cabler run the wires orrrr do it yourself cos it's stupid thats its illegal to do it yourself, even more so with nbn and fibre now
I haven't got any connection or wires running through. Seems very big job, drilling etce etc
@Zeee:The kit includes all the necessary wires, which are sufficient for a 2 to 3 bedroom house. You will only need a drill and a few clips to secure the cables in the roof. Although it may seem like a big job at first, careful planning and drawing a schematic on paper to map out camera locations and cable routes through the roof will make the process manageable. While I can’t be sure if you live in a townhouses as it might be tricky to pull cables as you might need longer cables. It took me around 6 hours to run the cables through the roof and get everything set up.
@SteveD: Don't even go in your roof run ethernet over your floors, under doors and out windows. Problem solvered
@DoesntEvenMatter:In Australia, it's perfectly legal to install your own security cameras and set up your own cabling on your property. DIY security system installations are allowed, as long as you don’t interfere with existing network infrastructure (like the NBN) and adhere to safety standards. I completed the installation about six months ago. It was quite time-consuming, taking me around 6 hours to run the cables through the roof and get everything set up.
There's a lengthy discussion here that would disagree about the legality. Plenty more threads on this topic on Whirlpool.
I personally believe this falls into nanny state, and I tend to dislike nanny state. In situations like that I weigh up the risks and make a personal decision whether to let stupid over-regulation limit me or not.
The thought process goes along the following lines: Can network cabling, even with POE, burn down the house, and in case of DIY leave me uninsured? Highly unlikely. Can DIY cabling cause trouble down the line, perhaps to the next owners of the property: yes, but do I care? Can working in the roof cavity be dangerous? Yes, for a variety of reasons. Amongst them: inhaled dust, heat, and risk of getting electrocuted if rodents (or decades of neglect) have stripped electrical wires of their insulation.
@team teri: It's class as low voltage and is of enclosed connection head.. 24-48v..those network cables do not carry very high current fairly safe even when sorted. If you are not confident in crimping those network cables then buy pre-made for the length you require. Unless you are installing a network port panel in the wall there isn't much danger in routing network cables around your home.
@Logicurls: The danger is not the network cable itself, but what you encounter along the way if you install it in an area where other wires are located.
In any case, the reason I chose to reply is to clarify on the legality of things. From my reading, I believe it is not legal to DIY, even though in some circumstances it would be a relatively low risk choice to do it anyway.
There are two models of the RLC-820A - the P335 (these ones) and the P334. The P334 has a security LED light and two-way audio. The ones shown here do not have either of those things. Also check if the field of view suits what you're after. These are quite narrow and flat and don't show as much.
Other than that, the box and cameras are excellent. Did my four cameras myself, really isn't difficult when you have someone outside the roof able to help draw cord and cable.
@dealbest What model HDD is built in?
Not much info:
SATA
2 x SATA interface (1 x 4TB HDD included)Capacity
Up to 12TB (max. 6TB capacity for each HDD)
Surprisingly small maximum capacity per HDD.
Anyway, I asked mostly out of curiosity to see if this deal comes close to building a bespoke system via purchases on AliExpress. I reckon, anyone who has the time to think about what they need and patience to wait for good deals on Ali will be better off doing that.
Absolutely.
Note the official supported drive is 8tb, but unofficially, many people have had success with Seagate X16 Exos, WD Purples and others up to 16tb. If you can source an estate connection and power splitter, you can also utilise a second drive, albeit mounted externally.
I have installed 10TB HDD without issue.
The spec is 2 HDD, but one is eSATA (only one bay inside the NVR), unless this model is different.
Is this sold out? It says notify me.
Does this need internet to function/set up? Can it be made to stream to a destination of the user's choice?
Who can install these? Cost?