IR camera

50Twuncle

We have a problem with intruders wandering around our garden - late at night.
The garden gate tends to have been opened overnight
I was wondering whether a IR camera would operate THROUGH a double glazed window ?
movement detector needed
We have a window directly opposite the gate..

This would be much simpler than wiring up an external camera
Any alternative suggestions ?

kwikbreaks

All CCTV cameras need IR LEDs on for night vision and putting the camera behind a window with those LEDs on is bad news - you'll just get a white out. Even in the daytime there will be reflections. You might get away with external IR illumination and a camera inside with no LEDS or the option to turn them off.

The money saving answer is to nail the gate shut

Avoriaz

Have you seen human intruders and, if so, have you reported that to the Police?

It could be that the gate lock is easily opened under a soft impact and it is foxes or other animals.

50Twuncle

Avoriaz wrote: »

Have you seen human intruders and, if so, have you reported that to the Police?

It could be that the gate lock is easily opened under a soft impact and it is foxes or other animals.

Its "lads" on the way home from the pub - usually !!

Biggles

50Twuncle wrote: »

Its "lads" on the way home from the pub - usually !!

What's in your garden to attract them in through a closed gate?

And what benefit will it be to you if you can watch them after the event?

50Twuncle

I want to discover what is happening in our garden and if necessary use the video as evidence! !

Stooby2

A padlock on the gate would be far cheaper.

forgotmyname

Padlock and that black non drying paint. Lovely stuff.

kwikbreaks

Stooby2 wrote: »

A padlock on the gate would be far cheaper.

Not as cheap as nails though (post #2)