IR Housing ?

[sinbad 0]

Hi all,

I need to use a standard box cam but wish to have an IR for night vision.

extreme cctv products are too pricey for the client and a bullet with IR built in will not do this time.

 

(BTW does the bullet camera pass NEC inspection without proper tubing when installed outdoor?! I usually use standard box housing with liquid-tight and not sure if exposed wire passes or not... )

 

 

So I was looking at using an enclosure with LEDs on it, like [edit by mod - store link removed] , but was wondering if I need to run extra wire for powering the LEDs? and how good are they?

 

also after some quality time with google I see few IR lenses like [edit by mod - store link removed] but really not sure which way to go....

 

can you guys please shade some light (IR ) on me?

thanks in advance for any input.

[cctv_down_under 0]

Firstly make sure that your camera has the cut filter or you may be wasting your time....I suggest a seperate device...makes for easier servicing and aiming the UF range are really good

[zmxtech 0]

just buy an IR spotlight and put the cam inside with a rubber or foam gasket

to stop bleed.

 

there are many that will fit and have a clear glass front.

 

z

[sinbad 0]

thanks guys for the replies.

@cctv_down_under I assume you talking about using the lens filter if i go the IR housing way correct?

 

did you had any past experience with these devices? are they reliable and perform OK if i don't have the means for another IR device?

 

thanks again.

[sinbad 0]

was also considering using an IR dome instead, not sure if they'll do the job i need there; however the question i have is that i don't see any brand name that makes dome with LEDs, only china crap; and was wondering if this is really the case or if i just don't know where to search? and if someone knows the reason why it's not popular with brand names to see them with IR.

[CollinR 0]

IR on the actual camera sucks, thats why you don't see many name brands doing it. Mount your IR seperately if you really must have IR, otherwise install a regular light and capture better evidence.