News reports are saying that there is a heat wave headed for the Western States. MSNBC is reporting temperatures as high as 118 in Phoenix, AZ. As a graduate of the University of Arizona in Tucson I know that Arizona is a pretty warm place in general but 118 is getting up there!

 As security professionals we take a lot of things in to account when we are setting up our own systems or a system for a customer. We think about ideal placement for the best viewing angles. We think about whether or not the camera can be tampered with. How are the local hooligans going to react to being filmed? And of course, we think about the weather. Will the camera be exposed to the elements? How much sun, wind, rain or dirt will it be subjected to? Rarely though, I think, does heat come in to play. We tend to think in terms of our own comfort and while 110 degrees may be uncomfortable it is certainly something that we can deal with.

 But now I want you to shift your thinking a little bit. Imagine that you run a little warm already. Now imagine yourself in a tiny box. Breathing the same arid air, no breeze blowing by you to give you a moments reprieve. These same conditions are what your cameras go through during the summer months! Constant breakdowns and overheating can make your life a pain. So what can you do to make sure your cameras stay cool and functional during these hot times? Quality, cooling enclosures. I've said before that the Dotworkz COOLDOME is the best cooling enclosure on the market!

 I know the COOLDOME is the best because it will be keeping all the cameras at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix up and running just as they have been for years.

Time Lapse in the home and workplace!

The summer months are the best time to remodel and make home improvements. It is also the best time for large scale contractors to do their work as well. Ski resorts can make improvements without all those pesky skiers and snowboarders hanging out and you can get that kitchen redone without the kids running around getting ready for school! One of the more enjoyable things about doing a remodel or massive improvement is being able to show your friends, family, customers and clients all the changes that your space has gone through.


Webcamproshop.com and HD Relay have come together to offer you the ultimate “Before and After” experience! Using a unique and proprietary code, HD Relay is now able to give you a full HD Time Lapse and live streaming experience. We have combined our live streaming services with the ability to capture and catalog 1 image every minute. These images can then be played back by the day, week, month or year. Show off your project and let people see it built right before their eyes!

Dotworkz in the News!

A Cleveland neighborhood became a little bit safer recently with the addition of 12 PTZ surveillance cameras protected by the Dotworkz vandal and weatherproof D2 enclosure. Many residents are supportive of the cameras, expressing hope that it will help deter crime in an area with excellent restaurants and shops.
The Dotworkz enclosures help not just because of their ability to protect the cameras recording the action happening in the streets but also because they have been painted with a custom black and white Police motif and are fitted with a blue siren style light. Making these cameras highly visible is one simple step proven to reduce criminal activity.
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Dotworkz at WKYC.com
Dotworkz at Fox8.com