(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best inspection & analysis products

This is the one I have, from Amazon. It works really well for situations like this, but it isn't perfect. It has very little rigidity, so I had to resort to twisting the cable around to steer the camera. Also I wouldn't dare use any of the attachments that come with it, because I was skeptical of how securely they attach to the unit. The last thing I wanted was to have the attachment come loose and have it too fall into the oil pan.

The price seems to have gone down since I bought it a year ago. I paid $23.99 for it, It's $16.99 now. Honestly, for that price, it's a really good thing to have. I also used this USB adapter so that it would connect to my phone.

It's nice because you can also change the brightness of the LEDS. Drawback is focal range is about 4 inches or so which lends itself perfectly to mounting on a press.

USB Endoscope

You could make an app for a tablet that would consist of a grid that a 96 well plate, etc. could be placed on. Samples could be listed/entered on the side. The area under each well could light up to help keep track of when you pipetted into the well. In the unused space, calculations, concentrations, steps, etc. could be listed. If you wanted to get really fancy, you could try to make way to roughly calculate concentrations by using an external micro-usb camera (Example) and first making a screen test pattern to calibrate and then placing the camera over each lit well.

FWIW it's referred to as the air conditioner "condenser". But do call a tech out if you think you've smelled gas; they'll have a device that can lead them to any gas leaks pretty quickly. It won't be a wild goose chase like you might be thinking with the whole family sniffing the air around your house looking for a leak :)

I've used an endoscope, which is useful and does not risk dropping the phone inside the wall. Also useful for small holes.

Not too pricey either.

https://www.amazon.com/DEPSTECH-Endoscope-Waterproof-Inspection-Adjustable/dp/B0749BQG1B

This one: https://www.amazon.com/Vividia-Ablescope-VA-400-Borescope-Articulating/dp/B00GY7C9ZW

Connected it directly to my Samsung Galaxy S7 and downloaded CameraFi (obviously). Worked perfectly!

In my standard kit my tools would be:

• LED Flashlight
  
• Magnetic Probe
  
• Mirror Probe
  
• "Pointy" Tweezers
  
• Swiss Army Knife (Hiker)
  
• Gloves
  
• USB Endoscope
  
• Small Roll of Duct Tape
  
• Length of String
  
• Length of Wire
  
  Beyond just tools to find or retrieve a cache I have:
  
  
• Water Bottle
  
• First Aid Kit w/Bug Spray and Sunscreen
  
• Bandanna
  
• Charging cables (Micro & Mini USB)
  
• USB Battery Pack
  
• Extra AA for GPS
  
• Small Bag of Almonds
  
• Map of the Wissahickon
  
• Ear Buds / Hands Free
  
• Extra Logs
  
• Extra Baggies
  
• Assorted Bisons and Nanos
  
• Swag Pouch
  
  On my person:
  
  
• Garmin GPSMAP64s
  
• Samsung Galaxy S7 (w/Geocaching & C:geo Apps)
  
• Long Pangs
  
• Hiking Shoes
  
• Hat
  
• Sunglasses
  
  Finally, in my big bag that stays in the trunk most times:
  
  
• Reflector Vest
  
• Binoculars
  
• Large First Aid Kit
  
• Large Flashlight
  
• UV Light
  
• Compass
  
• Extra Swag
  
  My wife likes to mock me with this.
  

> Auto zone had a color borescope on sale I think for $150

Amazon has quite a number that are USB. They're MUCH cheaper because you have to provide your own screen (laptop or smart phone)

This one is $23 bucs! https://www.amazon.com/Inspection-Waterproof-Borescope-Endoscope-OE5505-01/dp/B0166UCZ8W/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1487864883&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=USB+Inspection+Camera+5.5mm&psc=1

Motorcycle stands will work.. I lived in an apartment, and didn't have a place to store anything really.

I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LGVRF0K/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a simple telescopic mirror.. Let me see mine perfectly while I was sitting on my Vulcan 900 to balance it.

I have a working furnace again! Gas valve was the culprit. Fixed it for less than $100 for parts and tools. Thanks for the help.

Original Gas Valve - 36E22 202 ( B12826-14 )
Replacement Gas Valve - 36G22-254
https://www.amazon.com/White-Rodgers-36G22-254-Opening-Single-Natural/dp/B00M21Z6GI

FOSHIO HVAC Gas Pressure Tester
https://www.amazon.com/FOSHIO-Display-Manometer-Pressure-Differential/dp/B078NS5FWN

Bubble Leak Locater
https://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-65554-8-Ounce-Bottle-Locator/dp/B002YFHXY0

Yellow Gas Tape
https://www.amazon.com/Mill-Rose-70820-3-Wrap-Yellow-Tape/dp/B00O94MZPG

I'm not sure how big the mag insertion hole is, but a dental mirror might be nice for inspecting the other seam and is only $5 or so.

In the US, states can regulate venting and flaring:

• https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=18451
  
• https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/ng_prod_sum_a_EPG0_VGV_mmcf_a.htm
  
  There are also commercial opportunities to detection and eliminate leaks, especially in old oil and gas infrastructure:
  
• https://www.flir.com/products/gfx320/
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Amprobe-ULD-300-Ultrasonic-Leak-Detector/dp/B000NI2BD8/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518787642&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=remote+methane+gas+leak+detector#customerReviews
  
  EDF has led some good work on leak detection.

This is my first real post, so i screwed it up. all my text didn't post.
I wanted to inspect my new hive without taking it apart, so i bought a $20 endoscope from amazon, bored 2 inspection holes, and checked on the queen. It worked wonderfully! thought id share the idea.

scope found here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BF8N44X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

the pics of the queen cage and with the wire attached are from the scopes camera.
if you use one, get "OTG view", the app they suggest is completly bloated with adds to the point of being unusable. OTG is the best free one of the ones i tried

the dead bees out front are about half of what was dead when the package of Russian bees arrived from Kellybees.com
the amount of dead makes me nervous, so i couldn't help but want to check on them every 5 minutes :P

hope you find this useful :)

You could get a cheap borescope and drill a small hole next to the stain to get a look up there. I'm not sure if it would show you anything, but it would only cost you like $15.

https://www.amazon.com/MiluoTech-Endoscope-Inspection-Waterproof-Adjustable/dp/B06Y6CXW5N/

So here's the thing - it's a cheapo. It's really just a webcam on a really long USB cable:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006D18F1Q/

There's tons like it. You don't get the cool handheld gizmo to see the picture on, you have to use a laptop. But for $30, I figure it's worth a shot. IP67 waterproof, made in china, place your bets on whether it works for more than 10 minutes.

Edit: for a bit more you can step up to this: http://www.amazon.com/Wall-Inspection-Camera-Color-Monitor/dp/B003629WRQ/

If you have concerns about whether it would be a good idea to open that wall, you could verify what is behind the wall by drilling a small hole and dropping a USB camera behind that plaster:

https://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-Waterproof-Borescope-Endoscope-Inspection/dp/B01DIQ6K2O

Get an endoscope. It's a tiny camera attached to a wire. They have cheap ones these days that can attach to your phone. It will let you look behind any wall by just drilling a 1/4" hole.

https://www.amazon.com/Criacr-Waterproof-Adjustable-megapixels-Inspection/dp/B0757JGMM6/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1537489100&sr=8-14&keywords=endoscope+iphone

Something like that.

A couple of endoscopes. Great for checking valves and finding lost 10mm sockets.

Could have saved all that work and money with a $15 endoscope

Hopefully its just because of the ductwork. I would try and buy one of those inspection camera's. http://www.amazon.com/Wall-Inspection-Camera-Color-Monitor/dp/B003629WRQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421638672&sr=8-3&keywords=inspection+camera

You may be able to explore this better with a USB camera:

https://www.amazon.com/Endoscope-Inspection-Smartphone-Borescope-Waterproof/dp/B01HGHWX54

I bought one of these for sewer pipe exploration, and was surprised at how well it worked. You may be able to push it under there and verify if you have the leaking that you are worried about.

http://www.amazon.com/REGIN-HVAC-SMOKE-WICKS-HOURS/dp/B00788GC6S

That's the most common to use. Punk is a wood based stick, a lot like incense. It works faster because something is actually burning.

Borescope down one of the spark plug holes.

https://www.amazon.com/Smartphone-Endoscope-Borescopes-Inspection-Function/dp/B01DPCYIKW/ref=sr_1_2?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1468522006&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A6570324011%2Cp_72%3A1248921011

I remember you posted this question before. Here is exactly what you are looking for.

No need to build anything, just get this.

And here is a much smaller device called a draft finder, probably better for what you are looking for.

With those hours on the engine, I'd couple a pre-buy compression check with a simple borescope from Amazon just to be certain nothing's lurking in your engine.

It's easy to repair once the leak is fixed, rather than moving a tub or breaking through tile.

You can also drill a small hole and use an endoscope, they're cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/DEPSTECH-Endoscope-Waterproof-Inspection-Adjustable/dp/B0749BQG1B

Actual Link

https://smile.amazon.com/Teslong-Inspection-Semi-Rigid-Waterproof-Adjustable/dp/B07BF8N44X/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=usb+scope+camera&qid=1566716186&s=gateway&sr=8-4

this thing?

Here's what you need!

Flat tappet cams need to have them gone as soon as I pulled the plug out of it. Wouldn't it be more plausible that there was no way the one I have, from Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/CrazyFire%C2%AE-Inspection-Waterproof-Borescope-Digital/dp/B00VD0QWMG).