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I put this 6x6x4 inch waterproof electrical box on a tall square pole and put a POE switch inside it to power a few security cameras. I drilled a small hole in the back to get power and 1 cat5 cable in, as they ran through the internals of the pole. I then punched the hole out of the bottom for the wires from the cameras to enter it.
Am I paranoid to have liberally caulked the entire box and elevated the switch as far from the hole as possible? I don't even want the humidity in the air to enter that box.
Is anyone else as big on waterproofing, or is this overkill?
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>>1047585
You're supposed to use cable glands for outdoor IP66+ enclosures.
I work for a company that makes outdoor LED power boxes and our enclosures are vented with a gore membrane vent.
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Honestly, if at all possible, I'd put the switch inside and run cable up the pole.
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>>1047585
Consider condensation when the temperature drops, put a bunch if silica in there as well
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Depends on the temp. If it gets really cold, you may need to improve the enclosure with a heating unit. I used to sell external boxes that would contain various high powered modems.
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>>1047691
The wire runs through a conduit underground to a junction box at the bottom of the pole. It can't go up the side without being easily tampered with and looking like shit
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>>1047697
Good point, sudden drops in temperature in Houston are unlikely and I expect the heat from the switch to keep such a small box warm enough to avoid condensation but that's a great thing to keep in mind. Silica would probably be sufficient
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>>1047975
How about a conduit? If you can, drill screw holes in the pole and mount with those, or use straps.
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