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Wiring Info - What's Required? Ring Camera

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by knucklebusted, Aug 21, 2023.

  1. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I've got an external flush outlet on my house near where I want to locate a Ring floodlight camera. I don't know the specifics but I can be taught and I know enough to throw breakers so I don't get electrocuted.

    What I'm thinking is to install an extension between the existing box and the cover with taps for an additional line. Something like this:
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    Then install a box where I want the Ring to be mounted with this:
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    The biggest question I have is should I run 14/2 UF-B wiring or run something else in flexible conduit like this with the proper ends:
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    My primary goal is to not burn my house down.
     
  2. cjeboyle

    cjeboyle Platinum Level Contributor

    How about a solar panel and batteries. The batteries are contained inside the camera. No need to wire it into the house. As long as you have solid internet you are fine. This is how I set up the cameras at the cabin that’s 1500 miles away and I can see and talk to anyone that stops by. Plumbers, yard guys, etc.
    Cliff
     
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  3. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    It uses existing wired door bell wiring if you have it...but if you don't, you can wire up a small transformer and run a piece of 18gauge 2 strand wire to it. Or use the battery provided. I think the instructions say it lasts up to 3 months without a charge.
     
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  4. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    No-go on the solar or doorbell wires. This is a floodlight camera and only runs on 110V AC.
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    I have 2 Ring doorbells and 2 other Ring floodlight cameras but I need this one where I currently have no coverage.

    It is currently wired up with an extension cord so I can find the best mounting spot before I start buying stuff. Looks like it needs to be about 30 feet from the house.
     
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  5. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    Ring or an independent company make a small solar panel for just that application. My across the street neighbor is putting them up. He says that the battery life of his Ring cameras is short. Due to the possibility of Hurricanes here in SW Florida I would prefer the cameras to be hard-wired and am considering doing just that. In the case of the OP, I would use conduit simply because it would be more difficult to cut.
     
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  6. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I've watched a lot of Youtube videos. I think I'm going to do it as I've outlined with UF-B wire inside the conduit. It is all above ground but the UF-B is water rated in case any gets inside the flexible conduit.

    As for the solar stuff, my doorbells have batteries but are hardwired so if power goes off, they still work but without Internet, it is all local recordings.
     
  7. dynaflow

    dynaflow shiftless...

    ...and put system up high, like roof apex, if possible, especially on single story. Ultimately, placement depends on chosen technology (power/field-of-view/resolution/night vision/data storage/etc). When I think I've designed right system, I discover another gotcha, or better technology comes along:mad:...
     
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  8. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    I was considering a Solar array for my roof, but when I told the Solar firm's representative that the only people who were going to install the panels would be the people who installed the roof (I have a metal roof still under warranty) he said that they would not guaranty the panels unless they installed them. This put us at an impasse, because neither of us were in a situation where we could change our position.
    I know I'm a bit off-topic, but if you are considering Solar panels, check with your insurance company first. My homeowner's prmium would go up by the cost of the panels, and they required that my liability insurance coverage be doubled.
     
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  9. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Ah sorry I just assumed it was for a door bell. I reed gud. I got lucky with both of my cameras and both just replaced existing flood lights.
     
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  10. bostoncat68

    bostoncat68 Platinum Level Contributor

    It might be hard to find UF B. It’s a pain to work with, but underground rated UF C is at every Home Depot.
     
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  11. Colonel1964

    Colonel1964 Colonel1964

    if you are using conduit you don't need UF. use a black, white and green THWN. the w means good for wet locations. I am a 40 year experience electrician.
     
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  12. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    Here's what I did. I used the THWN wire in the flexible non-metallic conduit. The last pic is the view the camera has. When our dog was in this corner, we couldn't see him and in the dark, he's hard to see. Notice the enclosure around the AC units to keep him from chewing on something expensive. I move the boards around to keep him from digging. Here's to hoping he grows out of that phase soon!
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