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.