G22 0 Posted July 20, 2009 Curious, how do I waterproof this gap between the cam and mounting bracket? Also, why the small vertical slots all around?? Unless I missed something, there was nothing in the docs re this. Thx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squiffy 0 Posted July 20, 2009 Self-amalgamating tape will do it. It's usually black in colour, which may look a bit ugly, but it works very well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sawbones 0 Posted July 20, 2009 The top portion of that camera is the waterproof portion. The surface-mount base on the bottom is not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G22 0 Posted July 20, 2009 That means water, bugs n crap will get inside, all over the wires, and into the hole/conduit, etc. b/c there is enough of a gap all around for that. The only thing I see in the top portion waterproof wise is some rubber around the BNC/pwr wires going into the cam, a possible o-style gasket, and some kind of rubber o-ring seals on the 3 x torx security screws. I was planning on using silicone sealant all over, until I noticed the large gap. Just seems odd to me b/c I forsee potential leaks and frying the cam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolo Wolf 0 Posted July 20, 2009 dont cover any of the slots or gaps... the camera is designed that way with a waterproof seal and a electrolysis dehumidification device which slows condesation electrolyzing internal moisture and discharges it from the cam check the pdf ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/cctv/SpecSheets/WV-CW484_Series_10_06.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardwired 0 Posted July 22, 2009 ..Second that. We had one of the 484's installed on a ceiling that had a leak, water ran out through those slots, not a drop of water in the cam itself. The cam comes with self-vulcanizing tape to seal the BNC/ power pigtail. If you've ever seen a Pelco, etc. dome doing double duty as a fishbowl, you will appreciate the difference in design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites