Where are you leaving the cameras connection?

[Looking Out]

I have at least one camera that is going to be installed with one of Dahua's wall mounts: PFB203W | Dahua Technology

Are you leaving you CAT5/6 to camera connection inside of the mount or pushing it back into the wall? I'm debating not drilling as large of a whole in one location and terminating the CAT5 cable after it passes through the hole.

 

[Mike A.]

You have space inside that mount to tuck the connection in there if you want. A little tight depending on the cam and how much cable but not too bad. Can do either way. Mine are all through brick so smaller hole better for me. Grease on the pins and seal the connection well and you’ll be good.

 

[mat200]

I have at least one camera that is going to be installed with one of Dahua's wall mounts: PFB203W | Dahua Technology

Are you leaving you CAT5/6 to camera connection inside of the mount or pushing it back into the wall? I'm debating not drilling as large of a whole in one location and terminating the CAT5 cable after it passes through the hole.

Hi @Looking Out

I had enough room to leave it in the PFB203W cavity ..

remember a drop of di-electric gel in the RJ45 socket ..

 

[sebastiantombs]

Connection Sealing

https://www.amazon.com/Proxicast-Pro-Grade-Weatherproof-Self-Fusing-Electrical/dp/B00K5GW67O/ref=sr_1_4?crid=33RFFG91B6I1M&dchild=1&keywords=rubberized+electrical+tape&qid=1635695290&sprefix=rubberized+el%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-4

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Put a dab of dielectric grease on the RJ45 connector before plugging in. Assemble the cable gland. Wrap with self amalgamating tape, like Coax Seal, extending onto the cable an inch or so at both ends of the gland. Wrap with good quality electrical tape like 3M 33+ or 88 extending past the self amalgamating tape on both ends.

 

[looney2ns]

With proper planning of the wiring, it fits fine inside the base of that mount.
Fold the cable in neatly, don't just try to cram it in.

 

[Teken]

don't just try to cram it in.

That's what she said!

 

[Old Timer]

That's what she said!

You have to do proper planning, get everything laid out, warm up and ready, before you snake it around in there.

 

[Teken]

You have to do proper planning, get everything laid out, warm up and ready, before you snake it around in there.

 

[TonyR]

^^^.
A perfect example of why you should never open a thread for the first time toward the end or middle-----ALWAYS start at the beginning!