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DuraVision™ Childcare Safety Mirrors
Monitor Preschool Children in Blind Spots and Hard to See Areas
New Zealand made DuraVision™ Childcare Safety Mirrors with 5 Year Warranty.
General Purpose Indoor Convex Mirrors For Childcare Observation. This versitile mirror will adjust to any angle to allow an optimal line of sight. Ideal for checking blind corners in corridors and hard to see areas of the room.
Indoor Half Dome Convex Mirrors For Large Area Observation. The wall mounted half dome allows 180° view left and right. For wide angle viewing of large areas such as washrooms and reception areas.
Outdoor Convex Mirrors For Playground Observation. These outdoor mirrors will adjust to any angle to allow an optimal line of sight. Observe child safety around playgrounds with hard to see areas and blind spots. Easy installation and low maintenance. (Also available in Stainless Steel Mirror)
Driveway and Carpark Mirrors For Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety with Anti-vandal stainless steel mirror face. Avoid accidents and collisions around driveways and carparks. The fully adjustable, robust pole clamp bracket is durable and can withstand extreme weather, with low maintenance. (Also available in Acrylic Mirror).
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Viewing Distance for a convex mirror calculated?
To calculate viewing distance, measure the distance from the viewer to the mirror, then add the distance from the mirror to the area you want to see. First, measure from the area you are viewing, to where the mirror will be positioned. Next, measure from the mirror position to the area you wish to view. Add these two measurements together to calculate the optimal viewing distance.
What size safety mirror do I need?
The optimal mirror size depends on your viewing distance, the amount of detail you want to see, the viewing angle required and for driveways, the speed of approaching traffic . Use your calculated viewing distance to pick a base size, then adjust for traffic speed and other details, using this guide:
For Monitoring Children:
- To see movement or for monitoring small rooms, tight corners: 300mm to 450mm or larger
- To see more detail or monitor medium spaces: 600mm to 800mm or larger
- To recognise faces and monitor large areas: 800mm to 1000mm (no smaller)
For Traffic Speed:
- Low Speed (10–30 km/h): 300mm to 450mm or larger
- Medium Speed (40–60 km/h): 600mm to 800mm or larger
- High Speed (70–100 km/h): 800mm to 1000mm (no smaller)
For standard blind corners, a round mirror works best. If you need a 180-degree view to see both left and right, use a Two-Way Half Dome mirror. If the viewing distance in both directions is more than 12 metres, installing two standard round mirrors angled in each direction is the best option.
How is the mirror mounted?
DuraVision mirrors are sold complete with adjustable wall-mounting J-Brackets or pole-clamp brackets, depending on the model. Specific installation guides can be found in the Specification tab on our product pages. Standard inclusions are:
- Standard Indoor Observation Mirrors: Adjustable Wall Mounting J-Brackets
- Indoor Half Dome Mirrors: Dome Capped Screws
- Outdoor Acrylic and Stainless Steel Mirrors: Adjustable Wall Mounting J-Brackets
- Anti-Vandal Driveway Mirrors: Adjustable 75mm Pole Clamp Brackets
Note: Wall-mounting screws/bolts are not supplied. You can purchase 60mm U-bolts or 75mm U-bolts separately to mount J-bracket mirrors to a pole, or a Wall Adaptor to mount pole-clamp mirrors to a wall.
Which mirror material is best: Acrylic, Stainless Steel, or Glass?
The best material depends on your environment: Acrylic is ideal for cost-effective general use, Stainless Steel is virtually unbreakable for vandal-prone or coastal areas, and Glass is obsolete due to safety hazards.
- Acrylic (100% Virgin Optical Grade): Lightweight, shatter-resistant, and UV-stabilised so it will not turn yellow or cloudy. It can scratch if cleaned with harsh chemicals.
- Stainless Steel (Grade 304 Electro-Polished): Virtually unbreakable, vandal-proof, highly weather-resistant for coastal zones, and easy to clean without scratching, though it carries a higher initial cost.
- Glass: DuraVision no longer manufactures glass mirrors due to safety, breakage hazards, and weight.
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