Interesting perspective. I've mostly used wired cams myself, but recently had a chance to try wireless on a quick kitchen sink job. Setup was definitely quicker, but halfway through, the signal started glitching—probably interference from pipes or something? Ended up having to reposition a few times, which slowed things down. Maybe it was just bad luck, but it made me wonder if wireless is really worth the convenience trade-off for anything beyond simple checks...
Yeah, I've had similar experiences with wireless cams. They're great for quick checks or tight spots where dragging a cable is a pain, but interference can be a real headache—especially around metal pipes or thick concrete. I once had a wireless cam drop signal completely halfway down a drain line, ended up wasting more time troubleshooting than if I'd just run a wired setup from the start. Wired cams might be clunkier, but at least they're consistently reliable.
I've had mixed luck with wireless cams too. Last summer, I tried inspecting a drain line that ran under my garden beds—figured wireless would save me from trampling my tomatoes. Worked great at first, but halfway through, the signal started glitching like crazy. Turns out the metal mesh I installed to keep critters out was wreaking havoc on the signal. Wired setups might be a hassle, but at least they don't pick fights with my garden fencing...
I've been considering this exact issue lately. Wireless cams seem convenient at first glance, but your experience highlights something I've wondered about: how do they handle interference from metal or concrete? Seems like metal mesh or reinforced structures can really mess with the signal strength. Wired setups, despite the hassle of cables, might actually be more reliable in the long run—especially if your inspection involves going under gardens or through walls. Maybe it's worth the extra effort to avoid signal dropouts mid-inspection...
I've run into exactly this on a couple of older properties. Wireless cams are great until you hit that one stubborn concrete wall or reinforced foundation—then you're stuck. Wired cams, though a bit annoying initially (trust me, I've wrestled with cables more times than I'd like to admit), tend to save headaches in the long run. Have you thought about hybrid options? Some setups let you go wired for tricky spots and wireless elsewhere...might be worth exploring.
