"From what I've seen, wireless cams do hold up decently, but after about a year or so, you'll notice some decline in battery performance."
Yeah, that's been my experience too. I initially went wireless for convenience, but after about 14 months, the battery life started dropping noticeably. Ended up charging it way more often than I'd like—kind of defeats the purpose of going cordless. Switched to a wired cam recently and honestly, it's been hassle-free since. Plus, from an eco standpoint, fewer batteries to replace or dispose of is always a win...
"Ended up charging it way more often than I'd like—kind of defeats the purpose of going cordless."
Haha, exactly my thoughts. I went wireless initially because crawling around with cables in tight spaces isn't exactly my idea of a fun weekend. But after about a year, I found myself spending more time babysitting batteries than actually inspecting drains. Not exactly the cordless freedom I signed up for...
Funny story: one time, mid-inspection, the battery died on me while the cam was deep inside a pipe. Had to fish it out manually—let's just say it wasn't my proudest DIY moment. 😅 After that little adventure, I switched to wired and haven't looked back since. Sure, dealing with cables can be a bit annoying at first, but once you get used to managing them, it's pretty straightforward. Plus, no more surprise battery deaths halfway through a job.
One thing I'm curious about though—has anyone tried those hybrid inspection cams? I've seen a few online that claim to offer both wired and wireless modes. Sounds like the best of both worlds, but I'm skeptical about how well they actually perform in real life. Would be interesting to hear if anyone's given them a shot yet...
I've actually had decent luck with wireless cams, but I get your point about battery anxiety.
"Had to fish it out manually—let's just say it wasn't my proudest DIY moment."
Yikes, been there... But honestly, a good-quality wireless cam with swappable batteries has saved me headaches. Just gotta keep spares handy.
I've had decent experiences with wireless cams too, especially the ones with swappable batteries. But honestly, after one too many close calls—
—I started tying a retrieval cord to mine... just in case. Saved me more than once."Had to fish it out manually—let's just say it wasn't my proudest DIY moment."
Smart move with the retrieval cord—simple yet effective. I've seen too many wireless cams stuck in tight bends or snagged on roots.
Happens to the best of us..."Had to fish it out manually—let's just say it wasn't my proudest DIY moment."
