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All connections are to be Sika 295 sealed
- Outdoor security cam inside 4” pvc waterproof housing using 4” cap, piece, cleanout with screw end
- All pvc = glued, then Sika 295 marine sealant at every connection,
- glass lens custom cut for cap, cap is made from coupler, cut down on water-side and glass is put on water-side lip
- Sika 295 sealant glass to pvc
- Foam keeps cam centered
- Screw top has hole cut for ethernet cord
- 3/4 “ mpt to slip is pvc glued to 4” cap, then Sika 295 sealed, including the flex pvc joint after gluing
- Silica crystals for any condensation
- 15’ ethernet cord connects INSIDE housing
- Ethernet cord goes through mpt and into housing
- add ethernet coupler to easily disconnect permanent ethernet feed from source
- The camera can be accessed for replacement by unscrewing the cap. Re-sealing with Sika 295 marine sealant is then re-applied to the edge where the threads meet the waste cleanout body. This is the only seal broken and needing re-application when opening the housing.
I highly advise testing the camera and any accompanying software before placement in the housing, and after placement, checking again. If working correctly, then Sika seal the cap junction. Let set for24 hours, verify AGAIN that the feed still works, then mount beneath the pond surface to desired height and angle. A good idea is to angle the camera down slightly so it can be monitored for any leakage as the water will show in the feed and give the operator time to rescue the unit before water can get inside the camera. Keep the angle pointed down if this happens when pulling the unit out, again to keep water from getting into the unit. This unit will be bouyant, so some measures need be taken to hold it beneath the surface. Strappiing the whole unit to a weighted diy stand is one idea. Mounting brackets can be made but insure no penetration of the housing occurs.
