Hello everyone,
I am currently planning my electrical installation and want to prepare for UniFi PoE cameras (G6 Turret/Bullet) on the facade. There will be an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) with about 20 cm (8 inches) of insulation applied. I am already installing empty conduits now; the CAT7 cable will be pulled later. For outlets, I am using Kaiser telescopic mounting boxes.
However, I am unsure about the cameras: I need a stable mounting and at the same time enough space for the wiring (keystone/RJ45). The options I see are either ThermoX Iso+ (which seems mainly designed for spotlights and less for thick insulation) or a universal device carrier from Kaiser, which generally seems more suitable. My question is whether keystone modules and wiring can simply be placed inside the insulated cavity or if an additional box is required.
How is this typically handled in practice for PoE cameras in ETICS? Do you work with a device carrier plus a box, or is it more common to make a direct connection without a box? And where do you place the network connection on your installations? I found surprisingly few real-world reports on this – I would appreciate hearing about your experiences.
I am currently planning my electrical installation and want to prepare for UniFi PoE cameras (G6 Turret/Bullet) on the facade. There will be an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) with about 20 cm (8 inches) of insulation applied. I am already installing empty conduits now; the CAT7 cable will be pulled later. For outlets, I am using Kaiser telescopic mounting boxes.
However, I am unsure about the cameras: I need a stable mounting and at the same time enough space for the wiring (keystone/RJ45). The options I see are either ThermoX Iso+ (which seems mainly designed for spotlights and less for thick insulation) or a universal device carrier from Kaiser, which generally seems more suitable. My question is whether keystone modules and wiring can simply be placed inside the insulated cavity or if an additional box is required.
How is this typically handled in practice for PoE cameras in ETICS? Do you work with a device carrier plus a box, or is it more common to make a direct connection without a box? And where do you place the network connection on your installations? I found surprisingly few real-world reports on this – I would appreciate hearing about your experiences.
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Bierwächter5 May 2026 21:43Originally, we planned to install cameras as well, but during the selection process it became clear that it would cause problems and be very expensive. So, I would have had to do it myself.
I probably would have just installed a junction box under the camera and connected it directly, with any leftover cable stored inside the box. However, I’m glad I decided against it since it would have just been a gimmick anyway.
Cameras hardly provide real security. If anything, they might make the house a target because it looks like there’s something to steal. Masked intruders won’t be stopped by video footage. So, cameras are more useful for “catching” curious relatives.
We are adding a carport and garage later, and there I can easily install cameras myself without much disruption to the facade. If necessary, I can also put cameras in the garden shed, which in our case covers the entire property.
A major reason I’m happy not to have cameras is the impact on neighbors. Some people are very sensitive about this, and I can understand if a camera theoretically has a view of the neighbor’s house or garden. Digital blurring or not, I prefer to keep good relations with my neighbors so they’ll be more tolerant if my car is noisy or if we have a party.
If you do decide to install cameras, pay attention to the vapor barrier and think carefully about how to limit the visible range.
I probably would have just installed a junction box under the camera and connected it directly, with any leftover cable stored inside the box. However, I’m glad I decided against it since it would have just been a gimmick anyway.
Cameras hardly provide real security. If anything, they might make the house a target because it looks like there’s something to steal. Masked intruders won’t be stopped by video footage. So, cameras are more useful for “catching” curious relatives.
We are adding a carport and garage later, and there I can easily install cameras myself without much disruption to the facade. If necessary, I can also put cameras in the garden shed, which in our case covers the entire property.
A major reason I’m happy not to have cameras is the impact on neighbors. Some people are very sensitive about this, and I can understand if a camera theoretically has a view of the neighbor’s house or garden. Digital blurring or not, I prefer to keep good relations with my neighbors so they’ll be more tolerant if my car is noisy or if we have a party.
If you do decide to install cameras, pay attention to the vapor barrier and think carefully about how to limit the visible range.
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MachsSelbst5 May 2026 21:55To be honest, I don’t understand the difference between an outdoor camera and an external power outlet. Even with the outdoor outlet, you need to install and seal a flush-mounted box in the insulation. It’s the same for the camera—you leave the CAT7 cable with the connector long enough so it can be easily stored and connected. That shouldn’t be a problem with a deep box.
Why would you need a vapor barrier at this point?
Why would you need a vapor barrier at this point?
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Bierwächter6 May 2026 17:54I meant more the cable routing, to make sure they don’t do a sloppy job there. It’s the same as with outdoor outlets, right?
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