Wall mount without a soffit is always a bit more challenging. I usually wrap the whip around the mount arm bullet cameras but I'm using a turret. So, I cut off the unused mic cable and the POE connection is exposed to elements (but inside water proof connector). Anyone had any moisture issues with this method?
Exposed like that will bite you. That connector is not waterproof. No drip loop. Please say you at least used dielectric grease, but that will just buy time.
A different issue, but how high is that and do you get IR bounce off the house at night? Seems like an awkward pointed camera (or maybe just picture angle), but looks like it is set to look at the window lol.
Exposed like that will bite you. That connector is not waterproof. No drip loop. Please say you at least used dielectric grease, but that will just buy time.
A different issue, but how high is that and do you get IR bounce off the house at night? Seems like an awkward pointed camera (or maybe just picture angle), but looks like it is set to look at the window lol.
Even with the PFA130 box use dielectric grease, wrap the "waterproof" connector with self amalgamating tape, Coax Seal, extending onto the CAT cable on both ends. Then wrap with quality electrical tape, 3M 33+ or 88, extending past the self amalgamating tape. Even the condensation from temperature changes, over time, can corrode the RJ pins enough to mess thing up royally. Plus there is no guarantee that water won't infiltrate the PFA130 or any other box. Murphy will always pay a visit at the worst possible time.
A cable gland is used to keep dust and liquids from entering a panel or box for wire entry. This cable gland can be threaded onto matching M20 x 1.5 threads or used with the included locknut on panels
Appreciate all the advice. Stings the ego a bit to make such a mess of the install, but it beats pulling a new cable in 6 months.
I got a jbox along with the 3/4 gland. I couldn't find any 1/2 reducers for any reasonable price so I'm going to try and use the rubber grommet from an old camera's seal to build up the 3/4 gland enough to seal Ethernet. Open to better ideas there. Grease and tape as recommended as well.
