IR Floodlight

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Cheers for the feedback Nix,

Re IR wavelength. You are bang on right. The new system I've installed had the semi-visible IRs. In pitch dark I can see these from40ft away. At first that was disappointing but I've since had second thoughts. The faint glow shows that the system is active. Secondly I've installed dummy dome cameras nearby to the real ones. The dummies have fairly bright red flashing LEDs. They draw attention away from the real cameras brilliantly, making the real ones appear to be IR lighting units.

Power: Again, thanks. Cables are of adequate power rating, as is the PSU unit. But I am still a little concerned in this area and will be adding a fuse link in each 12v supply line to reduce potential fire risk.

IP rating: Just because the Chinese vendor states IP 66 or the like, and that its in a cast metal housing is no guarantee that it really is water tight. So far so good with the similar constructed cameras that i've put in. But I don't trust their durability at all. All are being installed on the underside of deep soffit boards, so are afforded high levels of protection from the elements. Time will tell if this is sufficient.... and another reason for putting fusible links on the power cables...

Import duty: I've imported a good deal from China now. I've noticed that as long as the transaction value is below around £25.00 I never get stung for duty. Above that value its hit and miss. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. he secret is to keep the individual packet value down.