inspection camera

Posted by ray pierce on July 2, 2009, 10:54 pm

I need to buy a inspection camera for my business -- electrical and
plumbing. Sometimes, I need to see inside walls for electrical
wiring. Sometimes, I need to see inside the first few feet of a
toilet discharge path.

So far, it looks like the Ridgid 31123 SeeSnake camera with 9.5mm head
is the best solution. I really like the accessories -- retrieval
hook, magnet and mirror.

Is this a decent tool for my needs or is their something better in
this price range??

Posted by bob haller on July 2, 2009, 11:20 pm

On Jul 2, 10:54=EF=BF=BDpm, not_va...@noemail.address (ray pierce) wrote:

> I need to buy a inspection camera for my business -- electrical and
> plumbing. =EF=BF=BDSometimes, I need to see inside walls for electrical
> wiring. =EF=BF=BDSometimes, I need to see inside the first few feet of a
> toilet discharge path.
> So far, it looks like the Ridgid 31123 SeeSnake camera with 9.5mm head
> is the best solution. =EF=BF=BDI really like the accessories -- retrieval
> hook, magnet and mirror.
> Is this a decent tool for my needs or is their something better in
> this price range??

harbor freight has some really cheap ones

Posted by aemeijers on July 3, 2009, 5:51 am

bob haller wrote:

> On Jul 2, 10:54�pm, not_va...@noemail.address (ray pierce) wrote:

>> I need to buy a inspection camera for my business -- electrical and
>> plumbing. �Sometimes, I need to see inside walls for electrical
>> wiring. �Sometimes, I need to see inside the first few feet of a
>> toilet discharge path.
>> So far, it looks like the Ridgid 31123 SeeSnake camera with 9.5mm head
>> is the best solution. �I really like the accessories -- retrieval
>> hook, magnet and mirror.
>> Is this a decent tool for my needs or is their something better in
>> this price range??

>
> harbor freight has some really cheap ones

With some few exceptions, probably not a good idea. Harbor Freight may
be fine for a 'use once in a while' tool, especially for a DIYer who
won't get yelled at if the tool craps out mid-job. For a tool used over
and over to make money with, reliability and durability is more
important than price. The bad word-of-mouth from one pissed-off
customer, and the lost billable hours while you go fetch a replacement,
can easily equal the cost of a quality tool.

--
aem sends...

Posted by Hipupchuck on July 3, 2009, 8:32 am

aemeijers wrote:

> bob haller wrote:

>> On Jul 2, 10:54�pm, not_va...@noemail.address (ray pierce) wrote:

>>> I need to buy a inspection camera for my business -- electrical and
>>> plumbing. �Sometimes, I need to see inside walls for electrical
>>> wiring. �Sometimes, I need to see inside the first few feet of a
>>> toilet discharge path.
>>> So far, it looks like the Ridgid 31123 SeeSnake camera with 9.5mm head
>>> is the best solution. �I really like the accessories -- retrieval
>>> hook, magnet and mirror.
>>> Is this a decent tool for my needs or is their something better in
>>> this price range??

>> harbor freight has some really cheap ones

>
> With some few exceptions, probably not a good idea. Harbor Freight may
> be fine for a 'use once in a while' tool, especially for a DIYer who
> won't get yelled at if the tool craps out mid-job. For a tool used over
> and over to make money with, reliability and durability is more
> important than price. The bad word-of-mouth from one pissed-off
> customer, and the lost billable hours while you go fetch a replacement,
> can easily equal the cost of a quality tool.
>
> --
> aem sends...

So buy two and keep a spare on hand.

Posted by George on July 3, 2009, 10:07 am

Hipupchuck wrote:

> aemeijers wrote:

>> bob haller wrote:

>>> On Jul 2, 10:54�pm, not_va...@noemail.address (ray pierce) wrote:
>>>> I need to buy a inspection camera for my business -- electrical and
>>>> plumbing. �Sometimes, I need to see inside walls for electrical
>>>> wiring. �Sometimes, I need to see inside the first few feet of a
>>>> toilet discharge path.
>>>> So far, it looks like the Ridgid 31123 SeeSnake camera with 9.5mm head
>>>> is the best solution. �I really like the accessories -- retrieval
>>>> hook, magnet and mirror.
>>>> Is this a decent tool for my needs or is their something better in
>>>> this price range??
>>> harbor freight has some really cheap ones

>> With some few exceptions, probably not a good idea. Harbor Freight may
>> be fine for a 'use once in a while' tool, especially for a DIYer who
>> won't get yelled at if the tool craps out mid-job. For a tool used
>> over and over to make money with, reliability and durability is more
>> important than price. The bad word-of-mouth from one pissed-off
>> customer, and the lost billable hours while you go fetch a
>> replacement, can easily equal the cost of a quality tool.
>> --
>> aem sends...

>
> So buy two and keep a spare on hand.

He is using it for a business not occasional hobby use.

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