DIY Security: What did you do today?

[00tec]

I am researching DVR systems. Hoping to get a 8 chanel with 4 cameras to start and expand as I go.

Friend of mine just ordered one. 8ch dvr with 4 720p cameras (you supply your own HDD, up to 4tb). Chinese thing for like $350.

We thought he was in the clear from most boogie men out in the country until the other night when the dog flipped out and he opened the curtains to find some asshole in a ski mask standing a few feet from the front door.

[rbeau30]

Friend of mine just ordered one. 8ch dvr with 4 720p cameras (you supply your own HDD, up to 4tb). Chinese thing for like $350.

We thought he was in the clear from most boogie men out in the country until the other night when the dog flipped out and he opened the curtains to find some asshole in a ski mask standing a few feet from the front door.

That asshole would be swiss cheese. Many folks carry at home... I carry the Exsanguinators.

[Brian]

I am researching DVR systems. Hoping to get a 8 chanel with 4 cameras to start and expand as I go.
Wanna put the dvr in basement, and utilize a chase to the attic to wire the cameras I hope to mount under the eves for outdoor.

I'm interested in your conclusions. I am looking for both a home and commercial DVR/camera system. We just had some guys come back with an initial quote for a 12 camera system for the commercial site, and it was almost $5k. Ouch.

[00tec]

That asshole would be swiss cheese. Many folks carry at home... I carry the Exsanguinators.

He took a shot. A bit high, but a good thing considering the local laws. I would've done the same. I will not blame the man in his situation. It was not a nice situation for him, before, during, or after the fact. It is never a good thing to have to deal with potentially taking someone's life, but in a situation; like that, I would hope I would have the same reflexes.

Overall, I hope the asshole learned a few lessons
1. Never return
2. Don't ever try that shit again,anywhere, you may die in your ventures.

[Brian]

It will be installed next weekend. Network backup from the DVR to a hidden machine and to my home network for extra safe keeping.
I'll be sure to post how it goes.

This is the Chinese thing your friend is putting in or yours? Which system was it?
I was looking at the Lorex packages earlier tonight. Friend of mine did blue iris - might work ok for home for me, but I'd rather have something a bit easier to maintain for the store.

[00tec]

This is the Chinese thing your friend is putting in or yours? Which system was it?
I was looking at the Lorex packages earlier tonight. Friend of mine did blue iris - might work ok for home for me, but I'd rather have something a bit easier to maintain for the store.

His. I get an EXCELLENT deal on a monitored system, but due to his location, he has to go independent.

[Ah Pook]

Demcad puts Norm Abram to shame.

These are handy.



From the secret storage thread. Electro magnets. This one is 1200lb test.



I would use phillips head lag screws over deck screw.

A dog is still one of the handiest security systems.

[TFOGGER]

That asshole would be swiss cheese. Many folks carry at home... I carry the Exsanguinators.

My next thought was that digging a hole in the middle of the night had to suck...

[def90]

Plant thorny bushes in front of and around windows or any other possible entry points to your home.


sent from a soup can and some string..

[Great-Kazoo]

Plant thorny bushes in front of and around windows or any other possible entry points to your home.


sent from a soup can and some string..

I've said that in other threads. HOWEVER some "firefighter" took exception regarding accessibility/ egress during a fire. Saying to not have anythign blocking the window area.
I understand it from his POV. Myself, the more it deters someone from climbing in, the better.