[TheForge] tool review

Larry Brown lp.brown at verizon.net
Mon Apr 16 05:01:16 EDT 2012


Thanks
L Brown

At 01:51 AM 4/16/2012 -0500, you wrote:
>hello;
>
>seldom do i find a tool that i would review and recommend to others.
>
>the Dewalt Inspection cameras are just plain simple to use and save many
>hours taking equipment apart to perform a visual inspection.
>
>the best feature of the Dewalt inspection cameras is that as they have
>improved the camera cable you are able to purchase a "replacement"
>camera cable instead of purchasing an entire unit.
>
>the Dewalt inspection camera first came out with a 17mm camera and
>cable. this worked for those times where you had the clearances to use
>the 17mm cable and camera.
>
>Dewalt then came out with the 9mm camera and cable. this allowed using
>the camera in those tighter locations and still have a very good
>picture.
>
>Dewalt has now come out with the 5.8mm camera and cable. this allows for
>use in even tighter locations. you are able to pull the fuel injector
>from a diesel engine and inspect the piston and cylinder walls.
>
>you can retrieve that stray nut/screw/bolt/etc from under the equipment
>without having to either using the high pressure air hose or the vacuum
>hose.
>
>these cameras are real time savers. being able to trace out cables which
>disappear into a bulkhead or overhead without punching large holes into
>the bulkhead or overhead is a real plus.
>
>the really nice feature is that the screen is removable from the trigger
>to give you even better clearances.
>
>The only downside is the max size of the SD microcard. 16gb. it would be
>nice to be able to use a 32gb at times.
>
>Dewalt DCT410S1 12V max 17mm   Inspection Camera with Wireless Screen Kit
>Dewalt DCT411S1 12V max  9mm   Inspection Camera with Wireless Screen Kit
>Dewalt DCT412S1 12V max  5.8mm Inspection Camera with Wireless Screen Kit
>
>this cameras come in handy when the lift trucks decide to lose the fuel
>siphon and filter in the fuel tank. instead of having to purchase new
>parts whenever this happens the parts may be retrieved and reinstalled.
>saving time and money, the two things most people do not like to spend.
>
>--
>terry l. ridder ><>
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