Video Inspection Cameras

Video Inspection Cameras Reveal What’s Hidden in Your Walls
The technological age has ushered in a new era in tool-making. Old tools are modernized and new tools are developed to make most tasks more convenient.  Home maintenance tools are no exception. Digital and analog cameras are new aspects that have been added to maintenance tools for easy accessibility of the nooks and crannies of the house. Video inspection cameras are vital in any home repair and maintenance job.
In any house, there is always that one place that can only be accessed by ripping off a lot of external layers. Examples of this are the rafters that are hidden inside the ceiling or the beams hidden behind the wall panels. By simply inserting the tube of video inspection cameras onto a small gap, the repairman can take a look at the deepest and darkest parts of the wall or ceiling to check for areas and parts that need to be fixed. Without an inspection camera, maintenance work would be costly and time-consuming since everything has to be taken apart and the damaged parts replaced.
Video inspection cameras come in different shapes and sizes. Many of the new inspection camera models are equipped with additional features that make them more convenient for use. A few of these additional features include:
•    Magnetized retrieval tools that conveniently retrieve screws, nuts, and bolts that may have come loose.
•    LED (light emitting diode) lights attached to the camera tube to illuminate the dark areas of the ceiling and walls. Without these built-in lights, a separate flashlight might be necessary. This can be quite inconvenient since the flashlight would have to be held either by same hand that’s holding the camera or the other hand.
•    Waterproof casings to avoid water damage.
Video inspection cameras are sold both in traditional hardware stores and on several websites on the internet. Prices vary depending on the size, the added features, and the enhanced standard features of the tool. Some of the standard features that contributed to the popularity of these cameras are:
1.    Viewing screens – the size of screens vary by manufacturer. Some screens are detachable, while others firmly attached to the tool’s main body.
2.    Expandable storage – although most inspection cameras come with built-in storage, sometimes the space is limited. Consequently, there are slots wherein memory cards or SD cards can be inserted to expand the devices’ storage capacity.
3.    Data cable – this allows the inspection camera to be connected directly to a computer for file transfer without the need to remove the memory card from its slot.
4.    Rechargeable Li-Ion batteries – most cameras have fast-charging capability, which means that the batteries can be at full capacity within minutes.
5.    Pistol grip for easy handling.
The price range for video inspection cameras is somewhere between a few hundred dollars to $3000 and some cents. Of course, the higher price range ensures that the tool has more features and comes with a longer warranty period. The expensive ones are normally submersible on 60-foot deep water. There are also a few video inspection cameras with snake tubes covered in fiberglass for added durability, and these are usually the more expensive ones.