How to Mount a Security Camera on a Telephone Pole
Security cameras are becoming more common as technological innovations are making them more affordable. Even homeowners can fit their home with a small closed-circuit camera system. One common place to install a security camera is on a telephone pole; the height alone offers a sweeping, panoramic view of a property, which can ensure an ever-watching eye on your neighborhood, even when an official neighborhood watch group can't.
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Things You'll Need
- Security camera
- Security camera mounting bracket
- Pencil
- Power drill
- Driver bit
- Screws
Instructions
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Mark the security camera's future location on the telephone pole with a pencil.
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Hold the security-camera mounting bracket in place and screw it into the pole using screws and a power drill.
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Attach the security camera to the mounting bracket.
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Tips & Warnings
Plan the location of your security camera carefully. Adjust for the amount of wire needed to connect the camera to your security system and how to safely secure the wire. Performing this activity involves risk, due to climbing a ladder to reach the desired distance, and also due to the worker's proximity to electricity. Always consult local police to ensure this activity is safe for a lay person to do.
Telephone poles are often municipally owned. Check with your local telephone company and permit office to determine if it is legal to mount security cameras on telephone poles in your area.
