Why a Thermography Test for Electrical Panels Could Save Your Business Thousands – Thermo Elite Explains

 When was the last time you had your electrical panels inspected? If you are like most property owners or facility managers, it has probably been a long while or even a never. But absent a visual inspection, what you can’t see can hurt you! Hidden electrical faults are a leading contributor to equipment failures, fire hazards, costly downtime, and many more issues. Luckily, there is a data-driven and non-invasive way to discover problems before they escalate into catastrophes. Its called a thermography test for electrical panels. 



At Thermo Elite, we provide thermal imaging inspections to uncover the perils that lurk in your electrical panels before they become unsafe conditions. In this post, we will be discussing the value of a thermography test for your electrical systems, and how our team can support and preserve your property, investments, and people.


What Is a Thermography Test for Electrical Panels?

A thermography test, also commonly identified as thermal imaging or infrared scanning, uses a thermal camera to identify heat patterns and identify temperature differences in electrical components. Electrical panels, breakers, fuses, connections, and switchgear can all be scanned for abnormal heat signatures where they don't belong. 


The abnormal heat signatures or hot spots are often caused by:

  1. Loose connections

  2. Overloaded circuits

  3. Failing components

  4. Unbalanced loads

  5. Corroded wire's or contacts

  6. Given that these faults may not always trip


Why Is This Test Important? 

The truth is that electrical faults usually don't happen overnight, but build up over time. A connection loosening, added resistance, increased heat - then it breaks.

When you do thermographic testing, you are able to identify early warning signs, and deal with them before any real damage occurs.

At Thermo Elite, we have seen firsthand a simple thermography test save tens of thousands in repairs, and prevent full-scale production shutdowns.

Here's what you get:

  1. 🔥 Fire prevention

  2. 🛠 Less maintenance costs

  3. ⏱ Longer life from equipment

  4. ⚡ More efficient electrical operation

  5. 📉 Less downtime

Whether you have a commercial building, manufacturing facility, or multi-unit residential building, it should be clear how valuable this is.


Who's doing thermography tests on electrical panels?

Think thermography tests are only for industry sites? Think again.

Our customer base at Thermo Elite consists of:

  1. Property Managers

  2. Commercial landlords

  3. Healthcare facilities

  4. Data Centers

  5. Retail chains

  6. Food production plants

  7. Office buildings

Basically, if your building has electricity (it does), thermographic inspection should be a regular part of your maintenance.

What Will The Process Look Like?

The benefit of thermographic testing is to be non-contact, non-invasive, and expeditious. We don’t shut down your systems; remove equipment; or interrupt any of your operations. Our Thermo Elite technicians are certified in thermography and use high resolution thermal cameras to scan your electrical panels while under power and in operation, because this is what reveals the true status of your electrical.


Once the inspection is finished, we provide you with:

  1. A comprehensive thermal imaging report

  2. Images taken during inspection, color-coded with temperature readings

  3. Descriptions of any anomalies identified

  4. Insightful recommendations to follow

  5. Sometimes, it can be as simple as tightening a connection to avert a large failure from occurring.


Benefits of Compliance and Insurance

Did you know that there are insurance companies that require thermal imaging inspections in their risk management judgements? In many commercial environments, thermography is considered a critical element in the NFPA 70B standards for preventive maintenance. Implementing thermal inspections are not only meant to ensure safety, but they can also help you maintain compliance status under safety legislation and potentially reduce your insurance premiums.


Why Thermo Elite?

We know that you have options—but not all thermography companies are the same. At Thermo Elite, our team combines the knowledge and expertise for their industry, with the best technology.

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