CODE4 0 Posted September 26, 2010 How are you guys installing the ethernet/power cables to various IP cameras? After inspecting the back plate and compression fitting on the TCM-1231 I thought the compression fitting would supposedly tighten around existing cables run through the back cover. Obviously that was not going to happen as the hole is just big enough to pass an ethernet cable through. I measured the opening of the rubber grommet and it is pretty close to 0.5". Is it expected that an installer run a flexible conduit to house the cable(s)? If that is the case my train of thought is to run a 12" length of conduit, aluminum or non metallic, as available from Home Depot to another compression fitting assembled on my roof soffit to tidy it up. Suggestions or comments on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CODE4 0 Posted September 26, 2010 I have found this item with the help of a vendor - RJ45-ECS by Laird. It passes the ethernet connection through a weather tight connection. Negates the need for using a conduit in applications where it is not practical. Any experiences with this item in installs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted September 26, 2010 Personally, I'd push the bare end of a Cat5 cable through, THEN terminate it, rather than trying to fit the connector through... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewireguys 3 Posted September 26, 2010 Personally, I'd push the bare end of a Cat5 cable through, THEN terminate it, rather than trying to fit the connector through... Yup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted September 26, 2010 Looks like that hole is a standard 1/2" fitting... so you could use LiquidTite or ENT (electrical non-metallic tubing) to run into the housing, to maintain some flex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin L 0 Posted September 27, 2010 That's what I do: push the CAT5 through the compression fitting, terminate, then after I'm all done, put clear silicone caulk in the fitting. Has proven plenty watertight in our SW Florida rainstorms. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CODE4 0 Posted September 28, 2010 That's what I do: push the CAT5 through the compression fitting, terminate, then after I'm all done, put clear silicone caulk in the fitting. Has proven plenty watertight in our SW Florida rainstorms. Kevin Great to hear - In Tampa here and will plan on sealing that area with silicone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin L 0 Posted September 28, 2010 That's what I do: push the CAT5 through the compression fitting, terminate, then after I'm all done, put clear silicone caulk in the fitting. Has proven plenty watertight in our SW Florida rainstorms. Kevin Great to hear - In Tampa here and will plan on sealing that area with silicone. I used the gray PVC pipe from home depot to cover up the cabling to protect from weather and sun. I then painted the pipe the same color as the stucco. On the soffit end, I just butted the PVC to the soffit and used the foam insulation in a can to seal the hole in the soffit, textured it, and painted. My soffits are a little bit different in that they are unvented. Instead, they are hardiboard with stucco over it, so it's pretty easy to attach things to it. I'm about 80 miles south of you on the Cape Haze peninsula. Good luck with your install. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
