topic Re: ARLO WIRE FREE SNOW & ICE in Arlo

ARLO WIRE FREE SNOW & ICE

Bluedevil — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:15:00 GMT

A recent snow storm put a coat of ice on the lens of my wire free camera that faced the direction of the prevailing wind. Any suggestions on a hood or other device to shield the lens? Where they are mounted, can't put them under an overhang.

Re: ARLO WIRE FREE SNOW & ICE

TomMac — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 15:12:34 GMT

Prob if the camera was covered with snow/ice any cover or shield would have been the same way. i would just bring it in and 'unfreeze' it (OR brush off gently) then place back outside in a sheltered area so it re-acclimates with the temps ( new blowing snow won't stick if cold already but will if warm ).

Only thing I can think of which doesn't really apply here is a heated box for some of my high end cameras

Re: ARLO WIRE FREE SNOW & ICE

Bluedevil — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:01:15 GMT

Thank you for the quick reply. This is a good suggestion. Only problem is that the cameras are 1500 miles from my location. i just wondered if anyone had found a covering of some type, or a simple box enclosure to deal with this problem.

Re: ARLO WIRE FREE SNOW & ICE

TomMac — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:10:37 GMT

Bluedevil wrote:
Thank you for the quick reply. This is a good suggestion. Only problem is that the cameras are 1500 miles from my location. i just wondered if anyone had found a covering of some type, or a simple box enclosure to deal with this problem.

The only problem with a box, is the type of material that you use.... first, remember that glass will not pass the IR needed to trigger motion record

Second ,I would guess it would need some sort of power ( my hi end cam box has a heat element and fan , cost about $40 runs on 12vdc )

good luck, be interested if you come up with anything