moisture damage

[jmerchant 0]

The company that i work for has recently started to install security cameras and we have had 3-4 of have moisture in them. One of them was just full of water but was under the ledge of a roof and filled with water, and a couple others have had moisture. We have tried silicone, tephlon tape, waterproof seals. So my question is, what is the most effective way to waterproof a camera?

[cctvmann 0]

are these camera externally rated if so what ip rating have they got, id be speaking to manufacturer about this issue as its obvious that there is a problem with the way the camera seals the weather out,

[jmerchant 0]

It is an outdoor rated camera it is an ip66 rated camera and its operating temp is -40°F ~ 122°F. We have returned them and notified them about the issue. Now is there any way that you recommend to seal the camera?

[cctvmann 0]

can you give me a part number or a picture of the camera so that i can see what i could suggest

[jmerchant 0]

ACTi E74 and the E74A

[the toss 0]

Before IP66 bullet cameras became readily available most outdoor installations were with box cameras housed in IP66 enclosures. A common version was a wedge shaped enclosure that fixed directly under an eve or awning. The cable entered through the top of the housing( the face that attached to the awning ) This was good in theory until your guttering overflowed into the eve, and the water dropped through the cable entry into the enclosure. I used to drill a small weep hole in the lowest point of the enclosure & had many many arguements because of it. The thing to remember is that something only retains its IP66 rating until you penetrate it for cable entry. Always put a weep hole in at the lowest point.