mikesus 0 Posted February 11, 2008 I need to mount to a porch overhang (no not the building, the overhang. So I need ideally to mount to the top of the enclosure. That or use a C shaped mount. All the J mounts have a huge loop below them and would not look great there... Ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survtech 0 Posted February 11, 2008 You can use a bullet camera. Some of them can mount either way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesus 0 Posted February 11, 2008 You can use a bullet camera. Some of them can mount either way. That won't work with a WV-CP454... Any one have creative ideas for mounting box enclosures from the top? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Did you say you wanted to avoid a mount similiar to this.... http://eclipsecctv.com/ECL-215_camera_bracket.html ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
griffonsystems 0 Posted February 11, 2008 depending on the housing but couldnt you mount it upside down and have the camera inside flipped - or just drill new holes and seal them ontop of the housing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollinR 0 Posted February 11, 2008 Get a vandal dome or it's probably not going to look right. I have seen few housings that mount by themselves and most cost as much as a decent dome anyway. Many cameras do have provisions to be mounted upside down in the housing this might even make them easier to service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survtech 0 Posted February 11, 2008 That won't work with a WV-CP454... Any one have creative ideas for mounting box enclosures from the top? You didn't say you had a specific camera in mind.... Although mounting the camera upside down in a standard enclosure would work for orienting the image properly, a major issue would be that most housings aren't made for that. The sun shroud, if any, would be on the bottom and many enclosures have drain holes that would wind up on the top and be an avenue for water entry. Most housings rely on gravity to keep water away from the electronics. If you do find a way to reverse gravity, let me know because I'm looking for a good investment . Pelco used to have one but it was huge. I think a dome enclosure may be your best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesus 0 Posted February 11, 2008 I didn't say anything about mounting it upside down There are a few J brackets that are out there like I said in my original post, but most are too big or too small... That won't work with a WV-CP454... Any one have creative ideas for mounting box enclosures from the top? You didn't say you had a specific camera in mind.... Although mounting the camera upside down in a standard enclosure would work for orienting the image properly, a major issue would be that most housings aren't made for that. The sun shroud, if any, would be on the bottom and many enclosures have drain holes that would wind up on the top and be an avenue for water entry. Most housings rely on gravity to keep water away from the electronics. If you do find a way to reverse gravity, let me know because I'm looking for a good investment . Pelco used to have one but it was huge. I think a dome enclosure may be your best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolo Wolf 0 Posted February 11, 2008 EH4700DB (Pelco) entry glands and mounting holes are located on the top of the enclosure, drop bottom, 13"model:EH4712DB 18" model:EH4718DB, heater/blowers optional (You could fab up a pedestal mount with a pipe extender if you needed more clearance) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesus 0 Posted February 12, 2008 EH4700DB (Pelco) entry glands and mounting holes are located on the top of the enclosure, drop bottom, 13"model:EH4712DB 18" model:EH4718DB, heater/blowers optional (You could fab up a pedestal mount with a pipe extender if you needed more clearance) Hmm thats a thought, might try to tack weld to the top of a standard one a mounting plate and turn it into a drop bottom... That or Gorilla Glue or epoxy maybe... (this is a home install so as long as it passes the wife's inspection, I am good!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 12, 2008 Yes I have worked on some existing cameras which had Small Pelco housings which were mounted upside down, the sunshield is on the bottom though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted February 12, 2008 Just goto a custom weld fab shop, they can make you a bracket and it shouldn't cost you more than $30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 12, 2008 Various Mounts: http://www.videolarm.com/family_navigation.jsp?navigation=15 Various Housings: http://www.videolarm.com/family_navigation.jsp?navigation=13 Various Domes: http://www.videolarm.com/family_navigation.jsp?navigation=12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolo Wolf 0 Posted February 12, 2008 Most of the cctv enclosures, (aside from the explosive proof and speciality Stainless Steel ones) are epoxy covered aluminum and then you have the polymer plastic type, just a heads up if you are thinking bout welding on those aluminum enclosures you gotta clean real good actually should blast the whole unit down to skin (base) then prep,the material is often thin and aluminum transmits heat very well and dont be surprised if the rest of the unit starts shrinking and warping. I TIG tack weld alot and till you have a handle on it you may end up spending more time and money on a enclosure designed for what your application is. Forget about gorilla glues and adhesives if anything do a mechanical nuts and bolt bonding use stainless hardware and silicon the joint/seams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
