Borescope Anyone?

drobbins · April 29, 2019, 08:57:54 AM

I guess the original question was really about using it for a cutout
That would work better, more room to maneuver the camera around

2Sox · April 30, 2019, 11:20:20 AM

Quote from: Ben Framed on April 29, 2019, 12:23:45 AM
Quote from: 2Sox on April 28, 2019, 12:28:05 PM
I'v used a boroscope on cutouts and found them useful. But recently, I made the investment in a thermal imager and I wouldn't do a cutout without it. Takes the guesswork out of finding the center of the cluster and saves a great deal of time. A little pricey but if you do a lot of cut outs it pays for itself after the first job.

https://www.amazon.com/FLIR-TG165-Spot-Thermal-Camera/dp/B00NXJDQV0/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2K88LW0BUKWSI&keywords=flir+thermal+imaging&qid=1556465008&s=gateway&sprefix=flir+thermal%2Celectronics%2C133&sr=8-8

Nice 2Sox, I met you enjoy that piece of equipment!!!

Definitely. A friend of mine had one on a cutout we did together a few years back. That's when I saw it put to use for the first time. I got one soon after. Makes a world of difference in locating the center of the hive and the time spent on the job. Not to mention the impression on the client regarding your professionalism.

van from Arkansas · May 01, 2019, 10:12:50 AM

I have a lighted borescope WiFi to my iPhone. The problem is when I insert the camera into the hive the guard bees attack the camera lens, can?t see a thing. I use in winter to view food stores as clustered bees are to cold and don?t attack the lens.

Ben Framed · May 01, 2019, 10:38:36 AM

Quote from: van from Arkansas on May 01, 2019, 10:12:50 AM
I have a lighted borescope WiFi to my iPhone. The problem is when I insert the camera into the hive the guard bees attack the camera lens, can?t see a thing. I use in winter to view food stores as clustered bees are to cold and don?t attack the lens.

Sounds like my luck!
Phillip

Acebird · May 03, 2019, 08:46:01 AM

Quote from: van from Arkansas on May 01, 2019, 10:12:50 AM
The problem is when I insert the camera into the hive the guard bees attack the camera lens, can?t see a thing.

Can you turn off the light source until you get beyond the guard bees?

paus · May 03, 2019, 10:41:23 AM

When the scope is turned on the light comes on. The light source on industrial scopes are adjustable

Acebird · May 04, 2019, 08:38:12 AM

Quote from: paus on May 03, 2019, 10:41:23 AM
When the scope is turned on the light comes on.

Then I would suggest not turning it on until you are a few inches past the entrance. Insert, wait a few seconds then turn it on. See if that helps.