Mounting this cam is driving me nuts.

[Bob Schulz]

This is my PTZ cam temporarily mounted.


I want to mount this near the peak of my 4/12 roof. There just doesnt seem to be a way I can come up with to do this.. Any and all help deeply appreciated

 

[DsineR]

Pole mount to roof - check your cam's manufacturer for the appropriate pole mount.
One example from Dahua

 

[Bob Schulz]

Pole mount to roof - check your cam's manufacturer for the appropriate pole mount.
One example from Dahua

It is a dahua cam and I do have a pole mount. Just today I got a roof J pole mount but I cant use the pole mount on it. J poles at most are 2" dia, the one I got is 1 5/8 dia.. The dahua pole mount is a min of 3 inches

 

[TonyR]

I don't have a PTZ but have always balked at mounting anything to roof because of possible leakage. I would consider the part of the roof over the eave so there's no interior below it should it leak, water would wind up on the soffit, though.

I'd consider a gable end mount, somewhat like below. It's sturdy, relatively easy to install and no holes in the roof. I'd go with galvanized, zinc-electroplated, then powder-coated; cadmium-plated last choice.

 

[Bob Schulz]

I don't have a PTZ but have always balked at mounting anything to roof because of possible leakage. I would consider the part of the roof over the eave so there's no interior below it should it leak, water would wind up on the soffit, though.

I'd consider a gable end mount, somewhat like below. It's sturdy, relatively easy to install and no holes in the roof. I'd go with galvanized, then power-coated; cadmium plated last choice.

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Ive thought about that mount too. My eaves are 1' overhang. Im quite sure I would get some flex.

 

[DsineR]

It is a dahua cam and I do have a pole mount. Just today I got a roof J pole mount but I cant use the pole mount on it. J poles at most are 2" dia, the one I got is 1 5/8 dia.. The dahua pole mount is a min of 3 inches

May be possible to replace the mount hose clamps with a smaller diameter clamp.

 

[TonyR]

Ive thought about that mount too. My eaves are 1' overhang. Im quite sure I would get some flex.

I've mounted some pretty heavy Ubiquiti radios with long yagi antennae from those gable mounts on 1 ft. eaves with no problems.
Unless the fascia, eaves or roof under-layment is either rotten or undersized AND the vertical pole is too tall, I don't see where a 20 lb. cam would be an issue.
BTW, taller verticals can be guyed to add stability and load bearing if required.

 

[Bryan]

Wonder what would happen if you had a larger section of galvanized pipe and set it over the upper pipe vent? You'd have to stabilize it and adjust mount for not being vertical.. For my TV antennas I use 1 1/4 galvanized plumbing pipes (threaded) with 2 - 10ft sections. Dug a post hole and put concrete in it. Then attached upper part on fascia with clamp.

 

[djernie]

Wonder what would happen if you had a larger section of galvanized pipe and set it over the upper pipe vent? You'd have to stabilize it and adjust mount for not being vertical.. For my TV antennas I use 1 1/4 galvanized plumbing pipes (threaded) with 2 - 10ft sections. Dug a post hole and put concrete in it. Then attached upper part on fascia with clamp.

Could you post a picture of the way yours is setup, that would be a lot of help. Thanks for sharing.

 

[sebastiantombs]

Wort case a short, say three foot, tripod used for a TV antenna with an appropriate, but short, mast in it. That does mean holes through the roof which may or may not be attractive to you. The gable end mounts are pretty sturdy so that would probably be the best solution.

 

[looney2ns]

I bought a tripod rated for satellite dish's, and a 2" diameter pole.
Purchased smaller stainless straps for the mount.
I've had tripods on my roof for years using the pitch pads, and never had an issue with leaks.

Roof Installation of a Dahua SD59225U-HNI PTZ.

Some anti critter protection, glued on with RTV silicone. Piece of CPVC pipe holding cable down, so drip loop will be maintained. Trial positioning of tripod. Ready to check plumb of pole. Cam Mounted. Junction Box placement. Ready for cable to be pulled to location.

ipcamtalk.com

 

[Bob Schulz]

This is the mount I have so far. I have it flipped so the longer part is the vertical. Problem is it is 1 5/8" and the dahua mount needs at least 2" So right now I am trying to find a 2" extension that slips over this one to give me the diameter and a little more height.
Loony I like yours but for me it would take away from my house appearance.

 

[Bryan]

Could you post a picture of the way yours is setup, that would be a lot of help. Thanks for sharing.

TV antenna mount. My brother cut a 2" pipe to set in the ground but believe you could put the 1 1/4" galvanized pipe in the concrete. Might coat it in tar first.

 

[djernie]

TV antenna mount. My brother cut a 2" pipe to set in the ground but believe you could put the 1 1/4" galvanized pipe in the concrete. Might coat it in tar first.

Awsome thanks for the pics. That's a good idea with the cement.

 

[Bob Schulz]

This was my solution and it works great. 2 3/8th pipe

 

[djernie]

This was my solution and it works great. 2 3/8th pipe

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Did you have to get someone to help you?

 

[Bob Schulz]

Did you have to get someone to help you?

Just my wife. Hung off the roof to mount bracket. 5/12 pitch roof is not steep and very walkable

 

[djernie]

Just my wife. Hung off the roof to mount bracket. 5/12 pitch roof is not steep and very walkable

Awesome getting the better half to help. My better half helps by saying, "can you turn off that monitor its to bright in here".

 

[DezertManiac]

How do you like this camera, I just got an Amcrest PTZ 25x IP2M-858W, really impressed so far but 45x optical zoom, that's on a whole different level.

 

[Bob Schulz]

How do you like this camera, I just got an Amcrest PTZ 25x IP2M-858W, really impressed so far but 45x optical zoom, that's on a whole different level.

I'm loving it