Drilling Through Double Glazing Window Frames.

[trt]

I am installing a CCTV camera outside, and was told today that you shouldn't drill through the above as it could damage the entire window frame.

It would have to be a large hole about 1 and a quarter inches diameter to allow the cable with a fixed adapter.

If I go through the cavity wall, I would have to buy a large masonry drill which are expensive, to just use once.

[RATTER15]

You could hire a masonry bit to do it. I dont see a problem drilling through the frame as long as you dont hit the glass and you seal it well afterwards.

[boxtops]

The only problem I would see is that drilling through DG frames invalidates the 10 year warranty - the guys who fitted my new DG door wouldn't even drill a little hole for the front door bell.

[ELVIS68]

Why do you have to go through the window frame?

[Old_Geezer]

It does seem a little strange one needs a hole big enough to pass an adapter. Certain it can't be removed and just the cable thread through ?

[Mosaic]

I'm with Methyl - take this kit back to the store and try instead a wireless solution like Y-cam.

[The Builder]

I must admit that I would be inclined to cut the cable, send it through a small hole in the window frame, and re-connect with the right kind of screened connector.

I understand Meths' concern in his case. His situation is very rare... obviously remedial, putting right something resulting from very poor design originally.

To be sure.... how old is the house?

[jomifl]

If the connector on the end of the cable is too big and cannot be dis-assembled then simply cut the cable at a convenient point and use either a choc bloc connector or in line plug and socket to rejoin it. There shouldn't be more than 3 wires in the cable.