RickSab Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 If anyone is interested I was at the Big Orange Home Center today and as I walked down the tool isle they had the Ridgid See Snake with the additional 36" extension marked down to $149. Now I know that means there is a new version somewhere down the line but I got one to play with anyhow. The next version will probably have a card to download pics to but at least I can try this one out and return it if I don't like it. You can never have to many toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector57 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks a lot[!] Rick! You just got me to spend another $168 on a tool today, I just HAD to have one[:-censore[:-slaphap Actually, I have been wanting one for ever since they came out. I figure it will be useful to look up chimney's, heat exchangers, and other hidden areas. I know it is not required by any SOP but I am an inquisitive sort of guy and just could not resist. I have to go play now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 It's a very interesting tool for $150. Very. I just wish it took .jpegs..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Manor Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 The "upper" models take .jpgs. Some even take short video - all for just an extra 600 bucks. -Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlord Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Yea give me jpeg capability for under $200.00 and I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Someone get me some wires, a soldering gun and an old digital camera . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert E Lee Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I've had one for a couple of years now, great little tool (toy as my wife calls it), the addition of the camera would be great, not sure I'm ready to spent an extra $600.00. I've had mixed results trying to take a picture of the screen to show a crack in a heat exchanger, what works better is to be able to point to the area with the client looking over your shoulder. Robert E Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Moore Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I just got an e-mail for this... http://www.tequipment.net/ExtechBR200.asp . It seems to have some nifty features including jpeg and a wireless screen for only $269. Anyone familiar with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenT Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 What a great toy! I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Someone get me some wires, a soldering gun and an old digital camera . . . You could put a web-cam on it too, pictures and video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I had a client from Analog Devices recently who designed the IC for that camera... There are more 'small' TV-type systems coming down the pike at low cost like this... In fact, an explosion is on the horizon... Nano-stage stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Carson Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I purchased the Milwaukee camera last week. Takes a bit to get used to and I don't feel I will be comfortable with saying I am proficient until I have used it for awhile. The drill this comes with is pretty nice, feels solid and performs well. I did get the chance to prove the cameras "coolness" in conjunction with my thermal camera for failed flashing around a window. Thermal suggested a problem stuck the camera in the conveniently located hole from the damage. Showed the rot/damage went alot farther then we anticipated. Feels good to feel like Norm Abram sometimes with cool tools, even if I have to pay for them. [:-tong2] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I almost pulled the trigger on the Milwaukee version tonight. Before I do, are you guys that have these things using them, or was it another toy you can get along just fine without? Pros and cons please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Picked this up today - Borescope - takes pics and video too Kurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 How much? I've eyeballed that specific device a couple times. I think the newer one's have better optics and rez than the original model, is that so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Camera Pixels 712 x 486 (NTSC) Transmission Frequency 2.4GHz Transmission Range 32ft (10m) unobstructed view Viewing direction Viewing Angle 50° Focus distance from object 5.9" to 9.8" (15 to 25cm) Shaft diameter 0.66" (17mm) Working length 39" (1m) Minimum bend radius 2.36" (60mm) Camera Dimensions 7.3 x 5.7 x 1.6" (186 x 145 x 41mm) Weight 18.7oz (530g) Monitor LCD Screen Type 3.5" TFT Pixels 320 x 240 Video Output Level 0.9 to 1.3V@75Ã⢠Frame Rate 10, 15, 20, 25, 30FPS Video Resolution 960 x 240 (avi format) Image Resolution 640x 480 (jpeg format) Monitor Dimensions 3.9 x 2.7 x 1" (100 x 70 x 25mm) Operating/Charge Time 1.5 hours/3 hours Weight 4.9oz (140g) 269.00 on sale w/free shipping. 49.99 per extension cable - two max. http://www.tequipment.net/ExtechBR200.asp I didn't bother with the detachable wireless head option as I couldn't justify the added expense nor see a practical use. X amount of these tests will be a return, billable, trip as I'm not about to punch holes in walls with out authorization. If they choose not to and find damage after the fact - so sorry. Would be a nice fit with an IR (next on the to-do list). Increase GP and limit liability too boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 That seems like decent rez and optics for that amount of money, doesn't it? Run it around and tell us how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Hi, I considered that model; but I've been pondering doing something beyond just furnace heat exchangers. Chimneys, cathedral ceilings, etc. and you can only use two short extensions with that. With the Seesnake you can use up to six five foot extensions and not lose resolution. What would be cool would be the Ridgid Seesnake Micro with a head that can work outside of piping that won't hang up in walls, etc.. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 I'm pretty sure the Ridgid doesn't take pictures. Like Kurt, I feel that this is an important feature. I've been including pictures in my reports going back to 2001 with 3D. Not sure if the head of the See Snake is waterproof however this one is. One house I was doing had this funky setup for the Terra-Cotta drain pipes that accepted the downspouts. I was thinking to myself it would be nice to fish a camera in there a few feet to see what was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Booth Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 One of the Ridgid models now takes pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 One of the Ridgid models now takes pics. Do you know which model and how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted May 13, 2010 Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Sure they do, why else would they call them cameras? You need a digital adapter with the original Seesnake but the newer MicroExplorer has digital capture built in and you can extend its reach up to 30ft. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Booth Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Ridgid Explorer - seen them in the $650 range. There are a couple of other brands with photo capabilities for half that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Ridgid Explorer - seen them in the $650 range. There are a couple of other brands with photo capabilities for half that. Thanks Greg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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