When you are seeing condensation / water inside the camera, how do you address this issue?
How to address condensation in cameras?
Top reasons cameras are full of condensation.
- Cameras are not completely sealed.
- Weather: Extreme weather or extreme temperature swings.
- Indoor climate control: Extreme temperature swings.
- The desiccant packs inside are saturated.*
Regardless of how long the cameras have been deployed, Condensation can occur if, during the install, the camera seals were not seated properly or the dome was not tightened.
How to troubleshoot cameras with condensation.
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Take the camera down and in a clean and dry environment
- Remove the dome. When doing so, test to make sure the dome was tightly adhered to the housing.
- Check to ensure the seals are not crimped and sit properly in the housing
- Examine the desiccant packs to determine if they are saturated, you can generally tell by looking at them, If unsure, replace them.
- Wipe the inside of the dome with a clean and dry microfiber cloth.
- Reassemble the camera
- Replace the desiccant packs
- If you feel it is necessary, You can install multiple desiccant packs, be wary of damaging of ribbon cables and delicate components, but any where inside the dome where it won’t impeded the video capture, IR’s or a proper seal is adequate.
- Make sure the seal is tight and sits flush to the housing and the dome
- Replace the desiccant packs
- Mount the cameras - ensure that there is no place for moisture to enter the housing.
*Occasionally, Desiccant packs can become saturated if they have been sitting in a humid environment for a prolonged period prior to installation.
Initial Publish Date: December 19th, 2023
Updated: February 16th, 2024
Published by: Andrew Persoff