Community Camera Donations

The table below reflects the donations to the Community CCTV initiative for Laezonia, Roodekrans, Hills & Dales, Crystal Mist & Doornrandje AH as at 22/02/2026.

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Community Camera Network Update

Our community-driven camera system is already making a difference by enabling us to identify and track the movement of criminals in our area, helped to gather information on syndicates operating in the area, and alert residents.

CCTV cameras are not about catching criminals but about saving lives, preventing trauma and securing private property and livestock. . Crime prevention and deterrence is our focus.

In this area, given our roads and distances, it takes at least 20 minutes for SAPS to arrive from the precinct, and around 5 – 10 minutes for private security if they are not responding to private contracted resident incidents. Besides, a criminal can hear and see a vehicle approaching from sufficient distances to avoid detection. Everyone who has done physical patrols in the past is aware of this.

With 8 cameras already installed (and counting!), we’re covering key areas across Laezonia & Doornrandje although more cameras are needed to expand the network to cover the access points in Botha Street entrance, Boundary Street entrance, Gemstone Road entrance, Bundu Road, Robusta and Gemstone intersection, and Bodley Ext and Hippo Road. These are the next priority areas.

Densification of CCTV cameras within streets will follow.

Gated Community

There is much discussion about creating a gated community. Any such initiative must be driven separately from the Community CCTV Network.

A fence or wall is no obstacle to a criminal. Possible visual identification and intruder alerts certainly are. Generally an area known to have CCTV surveillance is avoided, especially if notices are published at entrances.

Aside from city council approval following various audits (traffic, public participation, SAPS and EMS services, service providers) which need to be funded by residents, and aside from the cost of implementation, manning six or more entrances 24/7 is at least R80-R140K per month.

It is also common cause that not all criminals are external DRN/LZN. While criminals do originate from Spruit, abandoned properties, Diepsloot, Peachtree Ext 29, L123, properties along R114 / Muldersdrift, many reside among us. There is clear documented evidence of this.

There are discussions that a new administration in Tshwane post November 2026 may amend the Gated Community Bylaw to reduce application costs, but this is at least 2 years away, if at all.  This follows requests from Councillors arising from Gated Community applications in Heuweloord, Raslouw AH, Erasmia and elsewhere across Tshwane.

It is our view that creating a digital fence and supplementing this with radar and PTZ cameras (which over time will hopefully become more affordable) is the more feasible and immediate solution. This initiative and those mentioned below remain our focus.

Other security measures

With the infrastructure in place to extend the Community CCTV Network, other measures need to be taken to address security in the broad sense. This includes:

  • Shutting down known syndicates (proceed with caution).
  • Shutting down scrap dealers and other unlicensed and non-compliant traders.
  • Addressing undocumented foreign nationals. This is not a pleasant concept, but necessary if we are ever able to identify persons, rely on fingerprints and the like.
  • Addressing the ongoing prevalence of drug dealers, diesel syphoning, prostitution.
  • Improving household security through cost effective and accessible security measures.
  • Maintenance of properties, open areas and “pavements”.
  • Addressing ongoing Eskom power outages through enforcing maintenance by Eskom.
  • Lodging referrals for Tshwane maintenance (grass cutting).
  • Solar lighting in high-risk areas.
  • Implementing basic security measures (cellular phone tracking via available apps).

You can read more about the broader measures to creating safer communities here:

Rollout across the region

Neighbouring areas are also looking into adopting or have adopted our system. Operational challenges have been overcome as well as consideration of pricing and reliability. All this was made possible by contributions and hard work from various committed community members.

Get involved by:

–             Donating a camera or sponsor a camera installation. Any contributions will help
–             Host a camera on your property or business
–             Donations into the DLSSF account

Community Camera Patrollers and Resident Access

From the safety and security of your property, vetted patrollers can view alerts and replay footage.

Join our community patrol program to help monitor the cameras. We need “patrollers” to help monitor the cameras in real-time during high risk periods. The patrollers will obviously need to be vetted to make sure the system is not used to support criminal activities, used for non-security reasons or invade residents privacy. Rosters can be agreed among the camera patrollers.

The CCTV and radio network is independent of any external service provider. Once installed the only remaining running costs are to provide power to the radios and cameras.

The app is connected to the NVR allowing for viewing of all cameras or only those which directly impact residents.

NewWave has provided us with free uncapped internet access so the system can now be enabled via the Hik-Connect cellular app. This is the only point at which access to the internet is necessary. The Hik-Connect app is a free application and has been tested with a few residents already.

Access to the cameras are secured through security codes and restrictions on administration facilities.

Only those residents who have contributed financially or through the purchase of stock to the Community CCTV network will be provided access. Consideration will always be given to pensioners and residents reliant on social grants.

Help us help the community

Spread the word and encourage your neighbours to get involved!

The benefits of the Community CCTV System include:

–             Crime prevention/early detection
–             Tracking of criminals
–             Real-time monitoring and emergency response
–             Facial and vehicle registration detection
–             Data storage
–             Community-driven initiative, owned and managed by our residents subject to private purchases.

*Current installations, stock and requirements*

For the current status, installations and requirements see: https://dlssf.co.za/community-camera-donations/

Donations

For donations and fund raising: (please use Plot number as a reference)

DLSSF Bank Account Details

Account Details

Bank name: Standard Bank
Branch name: CENTURION LIFESTYLE
Branch code: 051001
Account holder: DOORNRANDJE AND LAEZONIA COMMUNITY SAFETY SECTOR SUB-FORUM
Account number: 10 18 388 672 9

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Community Donations

A total of 64 residents contributed as follows:

R       250.00 = 28 residents
R       300.00 = 2 residents
R       500.00 = 17 residents
R      750.00 = 3 residents
R   1,000.00 = 5 residents
R   1,200.00 = 1 resident
R   1,500.00 = 2 residents
R   2,000.00 = 1 resident
R   2,500.00 = 1 resident
R   3,450.00 = 1 resident
R   6,267.75 = 1 resident
R   8,346.00 = 1 resident
R 23,111.65 = 1 resident

Total R                     –   R 70,725.40
PledgesConfirmed
PlotDLSSF PaidDate
R61R       250.002023/09/10
149R       250.002023/09/12
6 CombrinkR    1,000.002023/09/15
D100R       750.002023/09/12
D111R    1,000.002023/09/13
D154R      500.002023/09/11
D158R      250.002023/09/09
D177CMR      250.002023/09/12
D189R       500.002023/09/12
D198R       500.002023/09/12
D22R       500.002023/09/27
D26R       250.002023/09/12
D41R      250.002023/09/15
D48R      250.002023/09/13
D49R      300.002023/09/12
D58R      250.002023/09/19
D73R      250.002023/09/12
D85R      500.002023/09/10
D88R      250.002023/09/21
D92R    2,000.002023/09/21
D93R       250.002023/09/30
Jacobs WellR      250.002023/09/19
L1R      250.002023/09/13
L100R   1,000.002023/09/11
L102 D100/101R    1,000.002023/09/12
L105R    1,200.002023/09/19
L106R    1,000.002023/09/12
L115R      500.002023/09/09
L129R       250.002023/09/21
L134R      500.002023/09/12
L135R      300.002023/09/09
L140R      250.002023/09/12
L15R      500.002023/09/09
L15R    1,000.002023/09/12
L16R      500.002023/09/12
L17R      750.002023/09/27
L2R    1,500.002023/10/01
L2Electrical cable 4 x 100m2023/10/04
L22R      250.00
L23R       250.002023/09/12
L23R    8,346.00*2024/09/09
L30R       500.002023/09/20
L32R       250.002023/09/21
L33R       250.002023/09/16
L35R       500.002023/09/09
L37R       500.002023/09/16
L39R       500.002023/09/13
L39R       500.002023/09/12
L39R       500.002023/09/12
L39R       200.002023/09/12
L39R       800.002023/09/12
L39R   20,611.65*2024/09/12
L41R       250.002023/09/15
L42R       500.002023/09/20
L50R       250.002023/09/14
L51R    3,450.00*2023/09/13
L54R       250.002023/09/20
L64R       250.002023/09/10
L68R    6,267.75*2023/09/12
L7R       250.002023/10/05
L7R       500.002023/09/13
L71R       500.002023/09/15
L75R       250.002023/09/21
L78R       250.002023/09/12
L80R       250.002023/10/10
L87R       250.00
L87R       250.00
L88R       250.00
L96R       500.00
L97AR       250.00
Plot 204R       500.00
SchoolR       500.00
ShellShell (2 Bullet Cameras)
Private CamerasConnected to CCTV networkL39 & L68

* Excludes labour, time and installations.

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Estimated Pricing (as at 22/02/2026) for street level installations

Prices exclude VAT. Quotes are obtained from Scoop, Regal, EasyTake and others.

Item DescriptionPrice
HIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)R2,373.00
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solarR   385.00
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)R 242.00
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm (EasyTake)R 390.00
Cat 6, Plug and electrical cable, brackets (U-Bolts), Pole, Surge Protector (Plug)
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)R 1,125.00
HIKVISION 4 MP Panoramic AcuSense Fixed Bullet Network Camera (R4,995.00 without Regal discount)R3,600.00
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B3550 (via Takealot) – not required if solar
Lithium 12V Camera Battery (Takealot, Builders, etc)
Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge ProctectorR215.00

Camera VariationsPrice
DS-2CD2T46G2P-ISU/SL 4 MP Panoramic AcuSense Fixed Bullet Network (180 degree). Supplies don’t carry stock, but can be ordered via Regal.

At some intersections, the panoramic camera makes more sense than 3 bullet cameras and would be a cheaper variant. These cameras also have audio, lights and voice.

Retail Price = R4,670.86
R3,600.00

NVR Requirements

We would like to upgrade from a 16 Channel NVR to a 32 Channel NVR

NVR DS-7732NXI-I4S(STD)E Hikvision NVR 32CH 256Mbps AcuSense (Regal) R9,222.00 excl. VAT

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Stock Purchased

Core StockQuantity
Ubiquiti UISP airMAX Rocket Prism AC 5GHz Radio | RP-5AC-Gen2 (Scoop)2
Ubiquiti UISP airMAX 5GHz 13dBi Omni Antenna | AMO-5G13 (Scoop)1
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G2 (Scoop)1
CAT6 UV protected ethernet cable 100m1
HIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)6
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35506
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solar5
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)8
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)12
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm5
16 Channel Hikvision NVR1
Electrical Cable 2 x 100m2
Ethernet Plugs100
Scoop ethernet cable CAT6 100M1
Andowl SIM 06700055221
Andowl SIM 06700055221
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras0
Barrel plugs20
HDD 4 x 10TB0
Linkbasic 100M Shielded UV Protected Cat6 Cable1
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
Peripherals
Cat 6, Plug and electrical cable, brackets (U-Bolts)
Poles
Screws of varying sizes
Cables ties (varied)
Insulation tape
Plugs
Adaptors
Conduit and connectors

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Existing Installations

All cameras streaming continuously to NVR since March 2024.

LocationCore StockQuantity
Pretorius (L147)HIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)1
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras0
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G20
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
CCTV data is sent from Pretorius through six relay radios to the NVR with milisecond delay. A similar relay system will be necessary for Gemstone, Eurogranite and Robusta etc
Knoppieslaagte (Entrance) (L82)HIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)1
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras0
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G20
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
Bart Street (L68)HIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras0
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G20
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
Bodley (L39)HIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)1
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm0
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras0
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G20
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
Lewis / Aletta / FrancinaHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)1
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm0
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras0
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G20
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
ShellHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)2
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm0
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras0
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G20
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up0
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35500
12V 12.5A Q-D10A Power Box1
Lewis Relay (interim)HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)2
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G20
High Site & Base StationUbiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)3
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti UISP airMAX Rocket Prism AC 5GHz Radio | RP-5AC-Gen2 (Scoop)1
Ubiquiti UISP airMAX 5GHz 13dBi Omni Antenna | AMO-5G13 (Scoop)1
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
StockHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)6
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)8
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)8
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm8
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras6
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G28
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up6
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35506
12V 12.5A Q-D10A Power Box1
Ubiquiti UISP airMAX Rocket Prism AC 5GHz Radio | RP-5AC-Gen2 (Scoop)1
Ubiquiti UISP airMAX 5GHz 13dBi Omni Antenna | AMO-5G13 (Scoop)

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Stock required to complete primary access points

LocationCore StockQuantity
Gemstone (Solar)HIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1 or 2
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras2
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
EurograniteHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1 or 2
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras2
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solar1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
12V Lithium Battery (CCTV / Gate type)1
Gemstone / RobustaHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)3
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1 or 2
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras2
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solar1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
12V Lithium Battery (CCTV / Gate type)1
Bundu / SkyviewHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1 or 2
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras2
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solar1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
12V Lithium Battery (CCTV / Gate type)1
Boundary / KnoppieslaagteHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras2
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solar1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
12V Lithium Battery (CCTV / Gate type)1
Bodley / KnoppieslaagteHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)0
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)0
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm0
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras2
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solar0
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35500
12V Lithium Battery (CCTV / Gate type)1
Botha RoadHIKVISION IP Bullet 4MP AcuSense IR 80m 6mm IP67 (Regal)2
HIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)1
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Micro SD  Card  Cameras for Cameras2
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G21
9 Channel 12VDC 10 Amp CCTV Power Supply with Battery Back-up (Regal) – not required if solar1
10400mah Lithium Battery UPS 9v 12v Dc 15v 24v Poe Mini UPS-B35501
12V Lithium Battery (CCTV / Gate type)1
Base Station64 Channel Hikvision Acusense NVR
4 x 10TB HDD
Relay D111 NewWave TowerHIKVISION 8 Port Gigabit Switch (Plastic) – 5VDC (Regal)1
Ubiquiti airMax LiteBeam AC 5GHz 23dBi GEN2 (Scoop)3
Ubiquiti Grounded Ethernet Surge Protector | ETH-SP-G23
EH J16 FL: WonderBox fixed Lid 345 x 315 x 175 mm1
Gemstone180 Panorama1
Solar Light4

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