Are the Hik domes really waterproof?

klasipca

klasipca

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My outdoor cams all mounted under the eaves which obviously have no issues from water getting inside or even dirt. I've never actually cleaned them for past two years. I am considering to put one of the new domes on the edge of the roof (it will be sideways vs the usual upside down for domes) which is not protected from the elements and have some concerns:

Should I put some sealant or the protection they have is good enough?
Is the performance reduced when it rains because of the droplets on the lens cover?
Would I have to clean them often?
 
Selent won't hurt, but I would go for a turret camera
 
I went with domes because I got really good deal ($117 each) for English 2142, but otherwise I do prefer turrets.
 
I have seen water ingress before in domes that were open to the elements normally the IR board is the first thing to go for some reason, but never seen it on a turret.
 
I've mounted 5 plastic domes with no weather protection what so ever on the side once (it was my first job), not Hikvision ones though. Almost 2 years going though 35 degrees to -35 degrees in the winter. Still going...

With these Hikvision cameras, I'm wouldn't be too worried.

Droplets of rain are definitely very annoying when the IR kicks in. Also would recommend bullets.
 
klasipca said:
My outdoor cams all mounted under the eaves which obviously have no issues from water getting inside or even dirt. I've never actually cleaned them for past two years. I am considering to put one of the new domes on the edge of the roof (it will be sideways vs the usual upside down for domes) which is not protected from the elements and have some concerns:

Should I put some sealant or the protection they have is good enough?
Is the performance reduced when it rains because of the droplets on the lens cover?
Would I have to clean them often?
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There's really only 2 points of possible failure.
1. The seal between the actual back housing plate and the front plate that also encases the dome.
2. The front plate that actually encases the dome.
3[SUP]rd[/SUP] possible would be the back center where the cable enters into the housing, there is a weather seal, but again, potential failure point.

If you are truly paranoid and worried I would suggest two options.

  1. Use a minimal about of clear silicon. Make sure to use “true silicon” not the paintable type as this will hold up especially in the elements better. Place a small strip/seam/seal around all entry points.
  2. Mask off the clear dome and use something like a sprayable clear “flexseal”. This will make the entire housing water tight.

I would think you are fine honestly. I mounted a hikvision dome at my dads house a year ago on the front of the garage with no weather protection. I did place a small bead of silicon around the main seal/seam between the front/back housing, but only placed it on 80% leaving the bottom facing 20% open as a potential exit point. Camera is still functioning great.
 
Alright, something to consider thank you for replies. I might just test out one of the domes.
 
klasipca said:
Alright, something to consider thank you for replies. I might just test out one of the domes.
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Water droplets are a pain they reflect the ir and make your dome dirty. Mines under an eave but gets hit with wind from the ocean. Need to clean it after every storm as water/dirt reflects the Ir and you cant see swat.
 
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