Making a turret weather proof?

[chadman]

I have my outdoor cams installed and working great. I was wondering what people do to weatherproof these. Mine are somewhat protected by an overhang, but still have the 3/4" hole behind the cam I used to run the cable. Do people caulk around the base of the cam to prevent bugs and water from going between the house and camera?

 

[tangent]

you could use caulk, foam, or even duct seal. I think it's a good idea for bugs mostly, but I think a lot of people do nothing. You might have to use some metal duct tape or fiberglass screen to hold the caulk/foam in place while it cures.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gardner-Bender-Duct-Seal-Compound-1-lb-Plug-1-Each-DS-110/100212441

 

[fenderman]

The turret style camera are already ip66 compliant. All you need to do is weather proof the connection with coax seal/box as you would any other camera style.

 

[tangent]

The turret style camera are already ip66 compliant. All you need to do is weather proof the connection with coax seal/box as you would any other camera style.

I think the question was more how do you seal the hole through the wall. I suppose foam outlet gaskets could work too.

 

[fenderman]

I think the question was more how do you seal the hole through the wall. I suppose foam outlet gaskets could work too.

Ok, i see missed that.