Thermal inspections faq
What is checked during an electrical thermal imaging survey?
What is checked during an electrical thermal imaging survey?
What is checked during an electrical thermal imaging survey?
Areas that will usually be checked are:
- Distribution boards
- Bus bar chambers
- Switchgear
- Contactor enclosures
- General enclosures and junction boxes
Typically, the survey will highlight any:
- Loose connections
- Overheating circuit breakers or fuses
- Abnormal loading
- Overheating distribution equipment
What happens after an electrical thermal imaging survey?
What is checked during an electrical thermal imaging survey?
What is checked during an electrical thermal imaging survey?
If any issues are detected, then we can undertake remedial work and rectify the problems to make the installation safe.
The process is quicker and much less disruptive than EICR testing but should be undertaken in conjunction with a regular Commercial EICR.
It’s an excellent way to maintain a safe fixed electrical installation, and in
If any issues are detected, then we can undertake remedial work and rectify the problems to make the installation safe.
The process is quicker and much less disruptive than EICR testing but should be undertaken in conjunction with a regular Commercial EICR.
It’s an excellent way to maintain a safe fixed electrical installation, and in most cases insurance companies will reduce premiums if thermographic surveys are undertaken, as the risk of an electrical fire is reduced.
Who needs a thermographic survey?
What is checked during an electrical thermal imaging survey?
Who needs a thermographic survey?
An electrical thermographic survey is recommended for all commercial premises and businesses as it is an excellent way to be vigilant and reduce risk of dangerous electrical defects.
Your insurance company may insist that you have a survey undertaken, or one may be incentivised by a reduction in premiums as it is a recognised method of reducing electrical incidents.
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