How to waterproof outdoor usb connection to camera

[SirGalahad]

I have bought some Eufy outdoor cameras to provide some security for a back garden and I also bought an external usb solar panel.

The plan is to have the solar panel connected to the outdoor camera and it provides constant charge.

Just wondering what is the best way to seal the micro usb connection so that it doesnt rust and ruin the camera.

 

[Mottie]

Clear silicon sealant?

 

[Taylortwocities]

Rather depends on the model. Suggest you go to YouTube and search for
eufy outdoor camera install
There's lots of people who have done this!
For example

 

[Rodders53]

eufy Support

They claim if you use the official product and supplied stuff it is waterproof.

But Google will find you more info I am sure.

 

[Taylortwocities]

eufy Support

They claim if you use the official product and supplied stuff it is waterproof.

But Google will find you more info I am sure.

But to what IP level. There's waterproof and there's water resistant. Need a model number to discover what is included with the product.

 

[333rocky333]

Clear silicon sealant?

I'm sure I meggared some years ago and the stuffs conductive, something that you know don't conduct may be better

 

[Taylortwocities]

I have bought some Eufy outdoor cameras

What model number?

 

[robinbanks]

I'm sure I meggared some years ago and the stuffs conductive, something that you know don't conduct may be better

If it wasn't cured maybe, but I'd be very surprised if you could show that cured silicone conducts electricity

 

[333rocky333]

If it wasn't cured maybe, but I'd be very surprised if you could show that cured silicone conducts electricity

Maybe, we was on site and the box needed energising Imediately, so it was likely just a test, direct out the tube.
We opted against its use incase.
Nowadays there's more options, but back in the day.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Rather depends on the model. Suggest you go to YouTube and search for
eufy outdoor camera install
There's lots of people who have done this!
For example

That vid was absolutely pointless to the question that was asked. Zero info about USB or waterproofing.

 

[Taylortwocities]

That vid was absolutely pointless to the question that was asked. Zero info about USB or waterproofing.

And your suggestion is…….?

Mind you, after 8 months I guess the problem has been solved.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

My suggestion is…….? Not to post unrelated vids as a solution, and to own up after doing something silly, even if well-intentioned.

As far as OP’s actual issue, I ended up calling Eufy tech support today to see if they would provide some of the model specific waterproof cable gaskets that they ship in their Eufy-branded solar panel kits, in case they would fit nicely. I have Eufy 2C’s, and bought 3rd party panels on Amazon for $16. The guy was very helpful but couldn’t find the gaskets in system as shippable parts, and suggested I email the request. I’m not hopeful. Meanwhile, I wanted to get my panels installed today so just used some dielectric grease. May pick up some silicon tape and add that on.

Here's a link to the panels I'm using. They’re working well enough that I left a review with pics showing one mounted in my Rhododendron patch.

I'm attaching a screengrab of the official "Waterproof Gasket" in case it is helpful to somebody with Eufycam2C's, and also a pic and link to something from DigiKey which might be interesting.