Camera/Floodlight installation

Warslet

I recently purchased a Tapo C720 camera/floodlight and having problems in finding a suitable junction box to fit it to an external brick wall. Needs to be IP65/66 junction box.   I have existing wiring which comes from a spur in a bedroom on the side of my property (done by an electrician) and then a cable runs to the front on the property.  I had a floodlight attached to the wiring previously but the original and a replacement floodlight were both faulty and have returned it. Decided on a camera and floodlight instead. I have been to four electrical wholesalers and they don't have what I think I need hence my reaching out to the forum. I could have a wireless camera but have existing wiring which I believe is more reliable. I have contacted the company but they quote the information in the installation manual.  The diameter of the base unit to be fixed to a junction box is about 14cms. I don't know if the junction box should correspond but won't get one that diameter.  Any thoughts would be welcomed. 

Cyril1941

Did you resolve this because I have got exactly the same problem?
thanks

grumpy_codger

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/download/tapo-c720/

https://youtu.be/v5AYI6ML4Gw - How to Install Tapo Floodlight Camera with Existing Electrical Wires (Tapo C720/TC55/TC53) - I don't see any  "IP65/66 junction box" here. Just a wire sticking out of the wall. As your wire is fixed to the wall, just chase the mortar between bricks a little to accommodate the cable under the plate, preferably coming up. Also, when fixing the plate it's worth adding adding silicone at the back, around the perimeter.

ETA: this box is 12.5cm, and from the videos it seems to be a little smaller than 14cm plate:

Warslet

Cyril1941 said:

Did you resolve this because I have got exactly the same problem?
thanks

Hi. I’ve just seen your post. I returned the floodlight as not suitable for me. Mainly the installation part.