[TriLUG] OT: Getting Bulky Connectors Through Walls

[Keith Johnson]

Radio Shack used to sell a wall penetration tube designed just for this purpose but I don't see it in their catalog anymore. The last time I did this I made one from some Lasco pvc flanges and a pvc tube that was threaded on one end. Drilled the hole, solvent welded the tube to one flange,  inserted the tube through the wall and screwed the other flange on. The water seal on the outside was a simple rubber gasket slipped on behind the flange and a little caulk in the tube. Took 15 minutes to drill and install -- the hard part can be finding the flanges. I think I got them from either Grainger or MSC but you could try a pool supply store.

kj


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# Hi Gang,
# 
# This is so specific, I'm having a hard time creating a meaningful Google query
# for it.
# 
# I've recently bought an outdoor IP camera to expand my home security
# setup.
# It's got a short tether from a weatherproof fitting which terminates in a
# RJ-45 socket, coax power socket, and reset button (it's CAM-J601 from
# Intrex).
# 
# So I'm faced with the task of needing a big hole for the connector to fit
# through, but only wanting a much smaller hole for the cable.
# 
# I figure people on this list must have loads of experience with just such a
# thing...  What's some advice on making a big hole small again in a
# weatherproof way?  How would you get the wire through the wall?
# 
# Thanks,
# ~Brian
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