Haha, totally feel you on the basement dance routine... been there myself. Wired can be a pain, but at least you're not guessing about signal strength. Reliability counts when you're elbow-deep in drain gunk.
Wired is reliable, sure, but honestly... I've been using wireless for a couple years now and haven't had any major issues. I remember one job—tight crawlspace, pipes running every which way—wired would've been a nightmare. Wireless let me maneuver freely without tangling or snagging. Yeah, you gotta keep an eye on battery life and signal strength, but with decent gear it's rarely a real problem. Different strokes, I guess.
Yeah, I hear you on the wireless. Had a similar experience last spring when I was checking out a blockage in my kitchen drain line. The pipe took this weird sharp turn right behind the cabinets—wired cam kept snagging and getting stuck. Borrowed my neighbor's wireless setup, and man, what a difference. No more wrestling with cables or worrying about damaging something while pulling it back out.
Sure, battery life can be a bit of a hassle if you're forgetful (like me), but honestly, it's just about getting into the habit of charging after use. Signal strength hasn't been an issue either, even through thicker walls or floors. Wired might have its place for longer runs or heavy-duty jobs, but for typical home DIY stuff? Wireless has been plenty reliable and way less frustrating to handle.
I've been leaning towards wireless myself, mainly to avoid the cable snagging issue you mentioned. But one thing that's holding me back is durability—do these wireless cams hold up well over time, especially if you're using them regularly? I'm a bit rough on tools and don't wanna drop cash on something that'll break after a few months...
I've been using a wireless cam for about a year now, and honestly, it's held up better than I expected. Dropped it a couple times (oops...) and it's still going strong. Just make sure you pick one with solid reviews on build quality—worth the extra research.
