Using Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) with SCW Security Cameras

Pros

Widely available at most hardware stores.

Flexible design allows gradual bends without specialty couplers.

Offers good protection from vandalism, weather (rain, hot/cold conditions and UV exposure), wildlife, and accidental damage.

Connects to Wasp Mounting Boxes and Marshall Mounting Boxes without adaptors

Connects to Hornet Mounting Boxes with additional adaptor

Easier to cut and form than EMT (Electric Metallic Tube) conduit.

Easily connects to Electric Metal Tubing (EMT), several connector options

Cable is able to be pulled through in most cases.

Challenges

Will still require adaptors for tight bends.

Can be cut with bolt cutters, but not much else.

Difficult to make right angles and straight lines (more unsightly).

When to use FMC

Complex exterior bends

When cable protection is needed

When connecting individual runs from the mounting boxes to EMT

Tools/supplies needed

3/8 in flexible metal conduit (for single cable runs)

One or two hole strap fitted to the size of conduit you are using

Fasteners for the surface you are mounting to

BX and Armoured cable cutter