Anyone mount Hik 2332 turret to weatherproof box?

[blake]

I was wondering if anyone has mounted this dome to an exterior box? I always mount my bullets this way but I'm not sure if it can be done with standard 4" weatherproof box.

 

[milkisbad]

They designed a specific box for those turrets now if you can't find a box that fits it.

 

[Musad]

Just an fyi, the base of this cam is 4.75" so 4" box might not work.

 

[blake]

Milk, how much are the boxes, do you carry them, and lastly I don't need to utilize the nipple on the side so can that be removed and a blank plug put in?

 

[vector18]

do they have ears?

 

[milkisbad]

Nope its just a round circle without anything extending from the base.

 

[vector18]

I hate drilling holes to mount boxes, it just leaves another spot for water to get in. The boxes with tabs or ears are the best.

 

[blake]

The boxes I use have the ears on the side. I drill a hole in the wall to bring the cat cable in and I'm done.

 

[blake]

I may have to stick with the bullets for my next install. I'm going to have to grab a turret to see how it would look mounted to my current weatherproof boxes. Kinda pointless to not have the turret cam base mounted flush.

 

[vector18]

What type of surface are they going on?

 

[blake]

Particle soffit.. I was just looking at the Dahua 4300C which is only about 3 1/2" wide compared to the Hik at 4.75. There are two reasons why I use the boxes. One is a stronger platform for the camera. And enclosed connections. Two is every install I have done, the owners want to be able to take cameras if and when they move.

 

[pal251]

I like boxes because it's less damage to wall. No huge hole that a pigtail or dongle is shoved through. Only an Ethernet cable usually

 

[blake]

Yep. In the residential I've done, only have to drill a hole big enough to pass cat cable thru.

 

[ebytes]

Milk, does that box fit the IPC-HFW3200S bullets? I'm looking for something with smaller profile.

 

[blake]

For bullets, I would just use regular 4" weatherproof boxes from Lowe's or HD. You can use metal or plastic boxes, but your blank cover will need to be plastic so that you can drill it.

 

[happifella]

What is the part # for the mounting box?

Thanks

 

[Greyblack]

For bullets, I would just use regular 4" weatherproof boxes from Lowe's or HD. You can use metal or plastic boxes, but your blank cover will need to be plastic so that you can drill it.

Why can't you drill a metal cover, I've done it many times. Metal covers are more durable.

 

[blake]

You can, I typed it wrong. I just use plastic covers.

 

[nayr]

that box is designed for the Hik cameras, dahua's bullets have a small enough base you can use a standard electrical box from your local hardware store and drill the holes where you need it.

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=72163-15527-143854
http://www.lowes.com/pd_72167-15527-14241_0__?productId=3395234

 

[blake]

Yep that's what I use. I have another pre-wire to do tomorrow..