PDA

View Full Version : Borescope?



VelvetFoot
04-18-2007, 07:39 AM
Can anyone suggest a relatively inexpensive borescope for general use?
I can think of a couple of times it would've helped around the house, and most lately a leak problem.
Thanks.

SteveW
04-18-2007, 04:28 PM
Not sure how much you want to spend, but I just saw a neat one at my car mechanic's shop. The peddler was bringing to independent shops and showing it off. It was a fiberoptic one that gave a very clear view. I think they were asking about $250 for it.

VelvetFoot
04-18-2007, 05:26 PM
Yes, about what I was looking at. Provision makes some reasonably priced ones. I am currently thinking about a 36" long model with a 1/4" diameter fiber cable. Like below, but maybe a better price or with a couple of accessories like an angle viewer and magnet.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=200114274&R=200114274&cm_ven=TL&cm_pla=DF&cm_ite=auto

I've just picked up on this by looking around on the web, and don't know how these work in reality.

gmt
04-18-2007, 06:11 PM
Just bought one of the Rigdid SeeSnake Micros two weeks ago. It works great! $209.00

36 Inch reach, with the options of adding extra lengths. Nice color screen also

http://www.ridgid.com/seesnakemicro/

VelvetFoot
04-18-2007, 06:18 PM
That's pretty nice. It looks to be a small camera in the tip vs fiberoptic. Oh, well, I've ordered the 36" 5.8mm fiberooptic pv636. $206 including shipping from tooltopia.com .