replacement camera

[mrsclem]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKKR8EC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So, my Aquascape camera finally failed. It has a 60' cord and the insulation is a tape wrap. The whole 60' failed and the camera has stopped working. I found this camera on Amazon. I'm taking a chance as the company admits they get the cameras from elsewhere and then redo them. They have a R68 rating so should be good for long term use. We will see. Camera is extremely heavy so will have to glue pvc fittings that are used to hold camera. It has a dimmer switch for the leds. Thats going to require additional weather protection. Will post updates as I get it installed, which may be a few days. Back and shoulder both out this morning. Should never have picked up that mop!

 

[Lisak1]

I'll eagerly await your report! We almost bought the Aquascape cameras and then they pulled them off the market - I think lots of problems like you described. So we're still looking! It's something I definitely plan to add one of these days!

 

[mrsclem]

I have the new camera in the same holder I used for the other camera- 2"pvc with 1"T. This has a 24" pole that I use to hang the camera over the side of the pond. I sealed the dimmer control and BNC & power cable inside a container that is used to house electrical connections outdoors. It powered right up.

 

[mrsclem]

Short youtube video from new camera. Will get more when I can block glare from the window.

 

[Lisak1]

That's awesome! I need this in my pond... heading over to my Christmas list!

 

[mrsclem]

This video is better. Can't wait to see how well camera does at night.

 

[addy1]

lol I bit the bullet and ordered one! Didn't wait to hear how yours worked. Glad it worked as advertised!
I like the thought of no dvr running and it just feeding to a TV screen. I will get our little tv set up for it and have a constant view again. Biggest issue I have is the length of wires I need to run to the pond to feed something in the house.

 

[mrsclem]

I have mine run thru the dvr on my Q-see. 150+ feet of cable!

 

[addy1]

I might do that, but might just put it on a screen. I have 4 cams I need to go and tweak the lines, even with the lines in pvc I think a critter did some munching, they went black.

I have a older q-see that I can dedicate to the pond view. Or fed right into a dedicated TV. It will be a project, next week, maybe.

Yeah 100-150 feet of cable.

 

[mrsclem]

Cables seem to hold up well if not messed with. Some of ours are 4 years old. Once you start unplugging them, the connections start to fail.

 

[addy1]

Cables seem to hold up well if not messed with. Some of ours are 4 years old. Once you start unplugging them, the connections start to fail.

I usually run them and ignore, these cams just quit. I have replace the cameras, but no good. I have not had the time to run new cables. On my list!

Sometimes the BNC connectors get dirty, wet, whatever and I can get the working again by cleaning. I have also rebent them so the grab better. I keep debating getting the ethernet cams. But I have a lot of money tied up in the system, cams, ptz cams etc.

 

[addy1]

Well my cam came. It is great. I have it stuck in the 1000 gallon pond, the fish don't hang around the cam a lot. I need to position it a bit differently.

I filmed it off the tv screen.

 

[mrsclem]

Very pleased with the picture quality on the new camera. Ordered a 2nd one as a backup for the other pond.

 

[j.w]

Wow nice pix you guys w/those nice cams!

 

[mrsclem]

Wow nice pix you guys w/those nice cams!

Thanks jw- planning on leaving them in all winter so I can watch the babies grow.