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Inspection Cameras & Borescopes

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Draper 31758

Choose the Draper 31758 for its 5 metre probe and 4.3 inch screen. Where a shorter probe reaches the target, the Bosch offers replaceable AA batteries and stored still images, while the Milwaukee has a slimmer 5 mm head and uses an M12 tool battery.12345

Why this one

  • Its semi-rigid probe has an 8 mm camera head; check the opening and the full inspection path before buying.1
  • Adjustable LED brightness lets you change the lighting, and USB-C provides the charging connection.1

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Before you buy: The Draper shows a live view but does not save photos or video.6

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  • Bosch UniversalInspect

    Choose the Bosch when its 0.95 metre probe is long enough and you want replaceable AA cells or stored still images. Its own screen measures 2.31 inches. Internal memory holds eight images; taking another image when it is full deletes the oldest.23

  • Milwaukee M12 Auto Technician

    Choose the Milwaukee for its 5 mm camera head if the 3 foot probe reaches your inspection point. It uses an M12 battery, so plan for that power source rather than AA cells. The listed package includes a carrying case and 32 GB SD card.45

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Probe diameter · mm8 mm1Lower preferred ↓
Probe length · m5 m1Higher preferred ↑

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Probe length (m); higher is preferred · 0 to 5

Draper 31758: 8 mm, 5 m.Bosch UniversalInspect: 8 mm, 0.95 m.Milwaukee M12 Auto Technician: 5 mm, 0.9144 m.

Probe diameter (mm); lower is preferred · 0 to 8

Draper 31758

Probe diameter
8 mm
Probe length
5 m

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SpecificationDraper 31758Bosch UniversalInspectMilwaukee M12 Auto Technician
DisplayIntegrated screen7Integrated screen2Integrated screen8
Probe diameter8 mm18 mm35 mm4
Probe length5 m10.95 m30.9144 m4
Screen size4.3 in12.31 in (Tested configuration: UK package Order number:0603687001)24.3 in8
Battery life5 h (Tested configuration: fully charged battery)64 h3Not published
Water resistanceNot publishedProtection rating of camera head and camera cable IP 673Not published
Power sourceRechargeable builtin1Replaceable aa2Cordless tool battery5
Camera resolution2MP (1920 X 1080)6Not publishedNot published
Image recordingNo6Yes3Not published

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SpecificationOur pickDraper 31758Bosch UniversalInspectMilwaukee M12 Auto Technician
DisplayIntegrated screen7Integrated screen2Integrated screen8
Probe diameter8 mm18 mm35 mm4
Probe length5 m10.95 m30.9144 m4
Screen size4.3 in12.31 in (Tested configuration: UK package Order number:0603687001)24.3 in8
Battery life5 h (Tested configuration: fully charged battery)64 h3Not published
Water resistanceNot publishedProtection rating of camera head and camera cable IP 673Not published
Power sourceRechargeable builtin1Replaceable aa2Cordless tool battery5
Camera resolution2MP (1920 X 1080)6Not publishedNot published
Image recordingNo6Yes3Not published

Sources

  1. www.drapertools.com
  2. www.bosch-diy.com
  3. www.bosch-diy.com
  4. www.milwaukeetool.com
  5. www.thedrive.com
  6. manuals.plus
  7. www.autoexpress.co.uk
  8. www.vehicleservicepros.com

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