I have purchased a few of the outdoor ADC-V724X and v723’s to install. They have the barrel connector on the power wire that means a fairly large hole would need to be drilled for the wire to pass through.
My previous cameras have a smaller hole (just for the diameter of the wire) and use B connectors to splice the power into the camera (or wired direct to terminals on the power supply if a short run). (They were ADT installed cameras)
The challenge is that on the 724 the power supply has the wire molded in rather than screw terminals. I’m surprised the cameras come this way - almost feels like a ‘consumer’ feel rather than ‘pro’ feel?
In any case, what are the thoughts on cutting the provided ends off the wires and instead using B connectors to splice to the power supply? Any reasons I should avoid that route? Or other advice on how best to route the wires?
I have some scenarios where I can drill right behind the camera, and others where I have to run the wire down the siding corner cap and then penetrate the wall at the bottom into a crawlspace. In that case, the provided barrel connections would literally be outside, tucked into a piece of siding. (which I’m trying to avoid)
Thanks for your thoughts.
Generally speaking I would not recommend cutting the wire tail on a new camera. The biggest issue is that it would be impossible to return and would void the warranty on the camera. If they were purchased used without a warranty this wouldn’t be a big deal.
A second potential issue is that if the tail portion that is cut is still outside, you have a possibility of moisture wicking into the camera housing, which can result in corrosion damaged parts.
The 724 tail is pretty long and the barrel connector is the widest part I believe at about 3/8ths inch. It would be best to drill and seal a hole to accomodate that or run up into a soffit.
That said, unlike some cameras it is only a power cable, no data wires shared in the camera tail for an ethernet connection, so if it is spliced properly and sealed from corrosion it could be an option.
If you do ever use B connectors I would recommend the gel filled kind which keeps corrosion from forming at that wire connection point.
Thanks, and understood. Good point about the warranty.
I’ll refrain from modifying the pigtails and work with it.
Just an update.
I installed the cameras using the provided connectors and power supplies without splicing. I wrapped the exposed connection points in electrical tape and will hope for the best 
I just had to install a power strip in the crawlspace at the rim joist so the power supplies would reach.
it is very cool having all the cams up and running. These 723/724’s have a wider field of view and much better color than my previous ADT cams. Not to mention the Video Analytics rules are sweet. Thanks again for your help.
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