# DIY Weatherproof Enclosure and battery operated **URL:** \ **Category:** Cameras\ **Tags:** support\ **Created:** [February 22, 2018, 6:01am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917 "2018-02-22T06:01:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![tsek.sloquet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@tsek.sloquet](https://forums.wyze.com/u/tsek.sloquet)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2018, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/21 "2018-07-03T17:34:54Z")
I’m ordering a couple of these clear plastic domes to try. Looks like a simple and relatively secure solution!   [https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B012L89OMI/](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B012L89OMI/) ---
**Author:** ![SofiaA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecc23a/32.png) [@SofiaA](https://forums.wyze.com/u/SofiaA)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2018, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/22 "2018-07-03T19:12:06Z")
Couldn’t you use a power extender cable like this: [http://a.co/7viiNMX](http://a.co/7viiNMX) to plug the camera into an exterior outlet? Do you have the exact specs on the housing that you used? ---
**Author:** ![Beantown53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee59a6/32.png) [@Beantown53](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Beantown53)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/23 "2018-07-05T06:45:11Z")
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**Author:** ![Beantown53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee59a6/32.png) [@Beantown53](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Beantown53)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2018, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/24 "2018-07-05T06:46:16Z")
Please note, they have a clear cover and a frosted cover. Make sure you get the clear cover. ---
**Author:** ![encino34](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bc79bd/32.png) [@encino34](https://forums.wyze.com/u/encino34)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/25 "2018-07-05T19:18:30Z")
Won’t they fog up when it gets below ambient temperature? ---
**Author:** ![mlcastillo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@mlcastillo](https://forums.wyze.com/u/mlcastillo)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2018, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/26 "2018-07-24T08:11:25Z")
Did anyone end up trying one of the dome solutions? I’m very interested to know if any worked out. ---
**Author:** ![Beantown53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee59a6/32.png) [@Beantown53](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Beantown53)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2018, 5:12am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/27 "2018-07-25T05:12:30Z")
I have not tried the dome suggestion ---
**Author:** ![denb152](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/54ee81/32.png) [@denb152](https://forums.wyze.com/u/denb152)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/28 "2018-08-13T07:25:46Z")
Where can I get a outdoor cover for the PTZ camera?? Any options are appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![mlcastillo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@mlcastillo](https://forums.wyze.com/u/mlcastillo)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/29 "2018-08-13T09:41:04Z")
So, I’ve sealed up the unit with tape and painted it to seal the seams. Going on two weeks now in 98+ degree weather (it’s in the shade) and a few rain storms. Still going strong. ---
**Author:** ![cheekygeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58956e/32.png) [@cheekygeek](https://forums.wyze.com/u/cheekygeek)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2018, 12:54pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/30 "2018-08-13T12:54:04Z")
Might it be a good idea to seal a silica gel packet in there? ---
**Author:** ![slappymartin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7ab992/32.png) [@slappymartin](https://forums.wyze.com/u/slappymartin)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/31 "2018-08-18T19:57:43Z")
This is genius and a nearly perfect inexpensive solution. I will be trying it soon and will report if any issues. Thank you for posting. ---
**Author:** ![jezroj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@jezroj](https://forums.wyze.com/u/jezroj)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2018, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/32 "2018-10-06T10:12:57Z")
Has anyone tried spaying the Electrical Box or the Camera Housing (after carefully covering all the important areas with Painters Tape) clear Flex Seal or Rust-Oleum Leak Seal even Flex Tape might be an option. ---
**Author:** ![mlcastillo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@mlcastillo](https://forums.wyze.com/u/mlcastillo)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/33 "2018-12-03T16:12:38Z")
That’s precisely what I did. ---
**Author:** ![mlcastillo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@mlcastillo](https://forums.wyze.com/u/mlcastillo)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/34 "2018-12-03T17:06:52Z")
[video](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/original/2X/0/0890c5cddba4006a738704a2003c3cbf4d0aacb2.mp4) ---
**Author:** ![Ocean](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/13edae/32.png) [@Ocean](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Ocean)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/35 "2018-12-07T04:50:01Z")
I was thinking about using a Coleman R214D046C Lantern Globe with “end caps” the clear glass is pyrex (not plastic) so it might last longer without fading in the sun. ---
**Author:** ![Beantown53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee59a6/32.png) [@Beantown53](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Beantown53)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2018, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/36 "2018-12-07T19:01:46Z")
I wonder what the reflectivity of the Pyrex glass is because you don’t want to have too much IR glare. ---
**Author:** ![samgrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3e96dc/32.png) [@samgrow](https://forums.wyze.com/u/samgrow)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/37 "2019-01-10T16:33:53Z")
As info, battery power banks are rated in mAH (mili amp hours), the camera in operation about 5v and 1.5A. I use a RAVPower RP-P8052 (230000) unit that gives me 2-3 days without recharging (but i add solar to charge). ---
**Author:** ![Beantown53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee59a6/32.png) [@Beantown53](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Beantown53)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2020, 12:20am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917/38 "2020-05-12T00:20:37Z")
It lasted about 5 hours [Previous page](https://forums.wyze.com/t/diy-weatherproof-enclosure-and-battery-operated/3917.md?page=1)