If you've recently purchased your first articulating borescope, you may not be familiar with the care it will need. Unfortunately, mishandling your borescope can cause it to break. To prevent damage, it's important that you handle it with care at all times. Here are three simple steps you can take to protect your articulating borescope.
Follow Operational Guidelines
Before you use your borescope for the first time, it's important that you read the operational guidelines in your owner's manual. Your manual will explain the specific instructions involved in operating a borescope. In addition to those guidelines, there are some precautions you should follow that will protect your borescope from damage during operation.
- Use only compatible equipment when operating your borescope
- Disconnect your borescope from its light source after each use
- Never force your borescope to move in a particular direction or motion
Keep It Clean
To operate properly, your borescope needs to be cleaned after each use. You can use a soft microfiber cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. It's especially important that you wipe the lens after each use. You can use a small amount of rubbing alcohol to keep the lens clean. Simply place a few drops on a clean, soft cloth and wipe the lens after each use. This will ensure that you don't leave oils and dirt on the scope. It's also a good idea to wipe down the rest of the scope after each use. For deep cleaning, you should read the owner's manual for proper cleaning procedures.
Handle with Care
Your articulating borescope is a delicate piece of equipment, which means you should always treat it with the utmost care. To prevent damage, you should permanently mount your scope so that it doesn't require handing each time you use it. Permanent mounting will prevent it from being accidentally dropped while you're using it. You should also avoid extreme temperatures while using or storing your borescope. Extreme heat or cold temperatures can damage the lens. Finally, if your borescope is not going to be permanently mounted, you should be sure to store it in a protective case when not in use.
Now that you have an articulating borescope, you need to take proper care of it. To receive maximum benefit from your borescope, be sure you read the owner's manual. Use the tips provided here to avoid damage and ensure that your borescope is maintained properly. Contact a business, such as USA Borescopes, for more information about caring for your new instrument.
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