As for why not to put a dvr nvr vcr or other cctv recorder in an attic it s just a bad location all around.
Installing dvr in attic.
Next inside the attic you want to drop the other end of the cable into the wall where the dvr will be.
This requires two steps.
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If your attic is accessible and you don t have a radiant heat barrier or metal roof you can also try installing an outdoor tv antenna within your attic.
One possible spot is to put the cctv dvr nvr in a drop ceiling or even an attic that is out of intruders reach.
Finding the wall in the attic and putting a hole into the wall cap and sawing a hole in the wall where the outlet will go.
If you don t feel confident in tackling a roof or attic mount installation yourself a quick google search can connect you with a local tv antenna installation expert.
All of your wires will come out of this hole and go to the dvr.
Hello i have a hikvision cctv system dvr located in loft.
Since the cameras directly plug into the dvr box this means that if you install a camera by your back patio and the dvr box is upstairs in your home office you ll need to route the camera s cable through your house in order to connect it to the dvr box which can get a bit complicated depending on how your house is built how exactly you plan to route the cable.
And if there is a search warrant the dvr will be found again i won t say how no matter where it s hidden.
2 put dvr or nvr on an attic or ceiling.
Go to where you want to install your security cameras such as attic soffit basement or crawlspace and drill a hole in the top or bottom wall plate in the same wall cavity.
If its a computer it may if its a small standalone dvr not likely but the hdd could overheat depends on the temperatures in your area we would never put a dvr in an attic here loft attic right it would barely last a day in spring let alone the summer.
Fixing the dvr lockbox or nvr security box to the wall or hiding them in secret places will prevent surveillance system recorders from being damaged destroyed or stolen.
I can view footage in a downstairs rolm via hdmi cable but can only alter settings via mouse in loft.
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