Matching bulk RG59 to an existing video cable run
When the work order says “replace the camera cable,” inspect the printing on a known-good run. Video systems can use different signal paths. An RG59 reel is useful only when its construction matches the equipment and the project.
Does the job need plain coax or a paired power leg?
A plain RG59/U pull box supplies the coaxial portion. A camera that also needs a separate power pair might use a specified Siamese construction. Check the original bill of materials before reserving enough plain RG59 for all of the runs.
Which details should travel with a sample connector?
Record center conductor size, jacket diameter, shield construction and the required building rating. A compression tool might accept several coax families while its connectors accept a narrower range. Verify the connector model as well as the tool listed in the quote.
How should maintenance document camera locations?
Record each camera ID beside the measured path to the recorder, the termination type and whether a power pair accompanies it. If a later service call concerns one camera, those details distinguish a plain coax replacement from a combined cable order without reopening every cabinet on site.
Replacing several short analog video runs
A recorder cabinet can contain several cables with identical BNC ends. Trace and label the sources before calculating replacement lengths. The 10X3-022TH-20 is described as RG59/U with a solid copper core; compare its construction to the video equipment specification and the connector approved for the job. Capture the branch route around the cabinet and leave space for connection and servicing. If the existing run also carries a separate power pair in the same jacket, plain RG59 is only one part of that assembly. Confirm the installer’s design before ordering a full pull box solely from the old cable’s video marking.
Checking the bill for an extension to an existing camera system
Suppose the recorder stays in the same cabinet while one camera moves farther down a corridor. Ask the system provider whether the new distance and transmission format are supported over the selected RG59. Identify every intermediate adapter or existing transition that will remain. The length of new cable you purchase may be only part of the signal path. If the camera also needs power, record where that supply comes from rather than assuming it follows the new video segment. Compare the resulting material list to a full replacement run. One may involve a small amount of cable and extra connectors, while the other may remove an inaccessible join. Give the installer the two alternatives and obtain the approved configuration before ordering the reel.
Compare parts for your setup
Bulk RG59/U Coaxial Cable, Black, 20 AWG, Solid Core, Copper, Pullbox, 1000 foot
10X3-022TH-20
- Coaxial designation
- RG59/U
- Wire gauge
- 20 AWG
- Length
- 1000 ft
Check the cable dimensions, conductor material, jacket rating and the termination method supported by the fitting. Measure the installed route against this 1000 ft length.
RG59 RCA Compression Connector (Yellow Band) 1 pc
31X3-31201
- Connector references
- RCA
- Coaxial designation
- RG59
- Package quantity
- 1 pc
Jonard Tools Coax Compression Kit. Includes Cable Stripper, Cable Cutter, Compression Tool For RG59 and RG6, and 10-Pack RG6 Connectors
90J1-00066
- Coaxial designation
- RG59 · RG6
- Package quantity
- 10-Pack
Select a stripper and an installation tool that match the connector used on a television or video line. The pack contains 10 pieces; count the parts required per installation.
