Question on putting camera in pump house?

[miller maple]

so i have a question, we have pump house 1000 feet from the sugar house down over the hill, and i was just thinking it would be kinda cool to put a camera in the pump house and a receiver with monitor in the sugar house to keep an eye on the tank and make sure everthing is running smothley . my problem that im finding is finding a camera with long enough range. Just wondering if anyone has done anything like this. Thanks

[steam maker]

I just bought the smart trek system is that a option for u ?

[Jason Gagne]

Question? Do you have power at the pump house supplied from the sugarhouse or your house? If so a POE with a home network camera would work.

[kiteflyingeek]

... If so a POE with a home network camera ...


Thought I'd spell that out in case others don't speak "geek" :cool:. POE == Power Over Ethernet. This runs the power for the device over the Ethernet wire itself. The reason to do this is so you just run one wire where you want the camera.

[mellondome]

That is too long of a run for Ethernet. You would need fiber converters or buy directional wireless antenna.. assuming a clear line of site.

Best bet would be a security camera that will transmit on a single pair of wires.. that you can use a 12v or 24v battery to operate.

[Jason Gagne]

I use POE with network camera to monitor a mechanical releaser 2500ft from the main building. I ran a 14/2 wire 2500ft to operate a light bulb to prevent the mech. releaser from freezing(very important), I then just added a POE unit to both end and a camera looking at the releaser, it works. It can be viewed at the main building and I gave it internet access and view it remotely at home and on my smart phone. I love watch the sap come in the releaser real time 30 miles away. I use D-Link cameras and POE(Power Over Ethernet).

[miller maple]

thanks for all the input no i do not have power at the pump house. I did find a couple long distance cameras on ebay with both the camera and receiver having anttenas on them, i think i found one with around 2000' FRZ but it is down hill through the woods so i dont know if having all those small obsticals is going to screw up the transmition.

[mellondome]

I use POE with network camera to monitor a mechanical releaser 2500ft from the main building. I ran a 14/2 wire 2500ft to operate a light bulb to prevent the mech. releaser from freezing(very important), I then just added a POE unit to both end and a camera looking at the releaser, it works. It can be viewed at the main building and I gave it internet access and view it remotely at home and on my smart phone. I love watch the sap come in the releaser real time 30 miles away. I use D-Link cameras and POE(Power Over Ethernet).

What camera is that? Would love to know.. because ethernet doesnt work beyond 350ft from a switch . Also you did all this over 14/2 wire?

[Jason Gagne]

I use D-Link DCS-942L camera with a D-link Powerline DHP-306AV(you will need two of these, one for your camera location and one near your router).

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[TheMapleMoose]

Id like to put a camera in my collection building that's across town. I was thinking of using an IP camera and a prepaid "mifi" hotspot so Im not paying for internet service year round. I have power there. I've never used an IP camera before so I have no idea how this setup works, or if its possible to be configured this way. Anybody have any experience they could share?

I don't necessarily need live video, a live still image of what's going on would be perfectly fine. Especially if it would use less data.

[Kbrooks80]

Id like to put a camera in my collection building that's across town. I was thinking of using an IP camera and a prepaid "mifi" hotspot so Im not paying for internet service year round. I have power there. I've never used an IP camera before so I have no idea how this setup works, or if its possible to be configured this way. Anybody have any experience they could share?

I don't necessarily need live video, a live still image of what's going on would be perfectly fine. Especially if it would use less data.
Do you have a 'line of sight' to your collection building? If you do you can setup a wireless bridge between them. I do this all the time.

[spud]

Id like to put a camera in my collection building that's across town. I was thinking of using an IP camera and a prepaid "mifi" hotspot so Im not paying for internet service year round. I have power there. I've never used an IP camera before so I have no idea how this setup works, or if its possible to be configured this way. Anybody have any experience they could share?

I don't necessarily need live video, a live still image of what's going on would be perfectly fine. Especially if it would use less data.

I am looking to do the same thing with my pump house that is 3800 feet from my house. I would love to view my releaser from my phone. What should I buy and how much will this cost me? Thank you.

Spud

[Kbrooks80]

The wireless bridge I use will cost about $220 for the hardware. One unit will mount at either end. These can go 5000 ft with line of sight. This will give you an ethernet connection at your remote site. Connect any digital camera to this. One port will need to be opened on your firewall but they work great.

[spud]

If i don't have line of sight will it still work? A straight shot across might only be 2500 feet. Where do I buy this stuff? thanks.

Spud

[TheMapleMoose]

Do you have a 'line of sight' to your collection building? If you do you can setup a wireless bridge between them. I do this all the time.

Unfortunately I do not have line of sight. The IP camera and wireless hotspot seem to be the best scenario for me, just didn't know if anyone had any pointers for a beginner. Sometimes a little insight is helpful. Either way I'm gonna buy some stuff and set it up so I'll let you guys know how I make out.

[Kbrooks80]

It will depend on what is between the two buildings. If you are going right through your maple woods probably not. You can go through a few trees or a building (As long as it doesn't have metal siding.) These units are outdoor rated. If you can mount them up on a tower or peak of the building it can help.
Amazon does sell them for about $90 each but there is some programming involved to make the bridge. If you can get line of sight the unit is Engenius ENH202. If that unit doesn't get enough signal then you need to use the version ENH200EXT. This will require an external dish antenna (About $50 ea)
This bridge will also allow you to have internet at the remote site.