Been a busy day so behind with this particular post. As per the normal routine shuffled out to the balcony to wake up the computer and lately to also check the new CCTV/DVR system so turned on it's monitor and was horrified to see the CAM 1 live picture !!! Could it be a faulty camera? Watched it for a while and it seemed to pulsate...like something breathing...could it be a moth?
Went off to fin...d the ALDI extendable pole cobweb brush, extended all four telescopic sections and it easily reached up there so gently brushed the front of the camera and something flew away - a moth.
Yep...that was the ass of a large moth on CAM 1. Looks like this could be a ongoing issue, the IR night LED’s will attract them and it cosy in there with the warmth of the LED's and protected under the weather shield.
I've had two systems (8 cameras) installed now for two years. They work really well, but the one's subject to the sun's rays hitting the lens will produce a purple haze in the camera after awhile.(Point them away from the sun) Night vision on the earlier model (which I have) leaves a bit to be desired, but the updated version with a row of two IR's would be an improvement (no doubt). One camera did fail, but was still covered under ALDI warranty (which they didn't have to honour) & a replacement camera was sent through the mail. Cacoon a good performer, downloads not a problem & a very good deterrent to prospective crooks. Thoroughly recommended.
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