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House tinkering for camera and switch in walls
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this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2023
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I bought a 2 pack of these for $90 on sale.
https://amcrest.com/prohd-5mp-outdoor-security-ip-turret-poe-camera-2-8mm-lens-103-fov-ip67-weatherproof-white-ip5m-t1179ew-28mm.html
PoE is 100% the way to go. You can have a UPS on the circuit where your switch is, and cameras won't cut out any time you need to pop a breaker and do any electrical work.
I had some spare PoE injectors from other equipment, and I'm sure you can find some secondhand ones for cheap. Seriously, running a single low voltage wire cannot be understated.
If you need to run conduit outside I would just use some small grey PVC. Or you can find outdoor rated Cat5/6 cable with black sheathing that will resist UV, and is filled with dielectric grease.
As far as a switch in the wall, they should sell some steel or PVC boxes that will sit in between studs and mount flush. Kind of looks a circuit breaker panel. Mostly used in commercial buildings, so you might want to check an electrical supply house locally.