Why A Rigid Borescope Should Be In Your Toolbox

A rigid borescope is typically made up of a shaft affixed with an optic lens on one end and some system to view the image attached to the opposing end. The rigid borescope is capable of substantially magnifying images and there are video systems as well. Some of them can be connected to lap tops via USB cables and other connectors. This equipment can be a substantial investment of a few hundred dollars or more so it is imperative to know and understand all of your requirements so that you can make the most out of your investment or to get a rental to try out before you buy one. Take some time to think of all the applications that could be utilized by a rigid tool to ensure the one you choose can accomplish all the tasks that you need it for. One such example is for checking electrical wiring or plumbing configurations located behind walls that you do not want to destroy. With a boroscope you could accomplish this by only drilling a small hole that you could patch up afterwards. The boroscope would provide the viewer with a clear image at what was going on without any costly demolition. Mechanics are also known to use a semi rigid borescope to reach tight spaces in and around the engine bay of vehicles to get a clear view of what is damaged without having to unnecessarily dismantle the car first.Home owners can use these for checking their own plumbing, checking vents, using it in the garage to do self inspections of their car to keep it in perfect working order saving mechanics costs and emergency repairs. Now that you have a basic grasp of what a borescope can be used for and what your applications will be you can decide which kind best fits your needs. Length is an important aspect to consider because nothing can be more frustrating than  having one that is too short for the task. They usually begin at eighteen inches and go upwards, and many of them have angle bends for more maneuverability in tight situations.Resolution is another important aspect in a borescope because the image that you see is going to be determining how you tackle the problem you want the highest resolution that is in your budget. I have never heard anyone complain that their resolution was too high. Resolution determines the sharpness of an image and refers to the number of pixels per square inches. The higher the number of pixels per square inch, the higher the resolution. For decent image quality a resolution of at least ten thousand pixels is recommended although some systems claim as high as twenty two thousand pixels per square inch offering superior image quality and resolution so that a problem can be investigated thoroughly and with confidence. A rigid borescope can be great tools to have around for tough situations.