drewn29•7mo ago

Learned a harsh lesson from my garage security cam install

If you don't weatherproof connections, moisture will kill your gear in weeks.

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spencer8477mo ago

Ever try heat shrink tubing?

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elliot_mitchell7mo ago

Remember when that stuff seemed like it was only for professional electricians? I totally wrote it off for years as being too fancy or difficult to use. Then I tried some on a bundle of loose cables and again on a tool handle for a better grip. It completely changed my mind, it's such a simple fix for so many little problems.

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kaibell7mo ago

But honestly, how bad can it really get? Unless your camera is fully exposed to the rain, a little moisture seems overblown. I've had stuff in my open garage for a year with just some basic electrical tape and it's fine. Spencer847's heat shrink idea is solid, but that feels like going all out for a problem most people won't even have.

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