Continuous Spotlighting for Security Lights
Not a Bright Idea for CCTV Security Cameras
POSTED 06/21/2007
 Everyone knows that a well lit area is
the cornerstone of a secure
environment, such as at a
construction site,
school, or or even
a water treatment facility, but did you know that continuous
spotlighting can make it easier for intruders to hide from your CCTV cameras?
Bright spotlights create dark areas on the fringe of their
beams. These areas just outside the spot will create difficulty
for your CCTV security cameras and give an intruder a chance to
literally "hide in the shadows" in an area that would otherwise have them in clear
sight.
Lower wattage outdoor security lighting, as often used in
landscaping, can be a good alternative to overly bright and
costly spotlighting. Not only will lighting of this type cut
your energy bill it will also cut out the “blind spots” for your
CCTV Surveillance System.
If spotlights are unavoidable just keep them on motion
activation and count on either a quality
Standard Body Day Night or
Infrared CCTV
Camera to pick up the action when the lights are off.
So even though it might seam like a good idea to use powerful
spotlights to illuminate the exterior of your business or home a
lower and more even light level is a better overall solution for
both you and your CCTV Security cameras.
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