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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Oh awesome, thanks!
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Oh nice, that's cool. And thanks for the info on the possible e-junction box - good to know!
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    That's a real clean setup. I'll probably have to do something similar to your first picture where I don't have any overhangs. For the camera that's attached to the wall, did you have to drill into the siding or did you use some sort of a siding hook?
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Oh that's interesting. I was wondering about underground wiring to an external spot and the trench makes so much sense. That's a cool setup with the pole, I like how it kind of blends in with the surrounding trees/brush.
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    That's good to know. I'll have to think about what makes sense. Definitely getting the impression I'll have to do this in phases to get a better sense of what angles I need to cover. And thanks for the information on going above the top of the foundation!
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    This is great! I hadn't seen this link yet, I definitely need to dig and re-read because there's a lot of great detail there. The camera recos and actually that sensor size/pixel density chart is the most useful illustration of what I should be looking for. Thank you!
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Thanks for the suggestion! I do have an attached garage, and was thinking it could be a good area to get cables through at the corners of it. A junction box doesn't sound too bad to me visually, but definitely worth checking with the wife on that. Our opinions on what looks good is often...
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Oh yeah, I saw your post - that was great! The pictures really help illustrate the difference. For the areas where the house soffits were too high, where did you end up attaching your cameras? Into the siding? Or were you able to find alternate spots that worked? I saw your cameras were at...
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Thank you again for taking the time to share all this! I always felt like I was going in blind in conversations with contractors, because I didn't know any better, but this is really helpful just to know what I should be looking out for.
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Really appreciate the details here. Couple questions: Re: power wire - is that a "in case it's needed in the future?" - but not necessary for a POE camera installation? (I'd be on board with installing it, but was wondering whether the POE camera system required it) Re: ensuring enough service...
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    That'd be great, appreciate it!
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Ah yeah, I think I've seen roughly $150 per drop? Interesting suggestion about the posts. I do have a HOA, so not sure that would get approved, but something I'll keep in mind.
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Oh ok. I've seen posts mention that 8 feet is ideal for identification, but good to know 10-12 feet isn't too high.
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    Thanks - that's a great tip! Ultimately, I figured I'd hire a professional to handle the wiring, just wanted to be able to go into the conversation with some background knowledge.
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    How to wire/install when soffits are too high?

    I do have a basement and have downspouts at the corners of my house that might work. Are pulling wires from ground up difficult? Would it require going through the foundation?
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