Electrical Infrared Inspection Can Help Keep Your Home Or Business Safe From Fires

By Corinne Daniel


Faulty electrical wiring is to blame for a large number of fires in both residential and commercial properties each year. Many of these tragedies can be prevented by a simple electrical infrared inspection which easily identifies the start of problems before they become dangerous. This procedure does not take long and can be very effective at protecting lives and properties.

Conducting an infrared inspection is the best way to detect areas of concern within an electrical system. Heat is produced by when wires become worn or damaged which the IR technology picks up, making it visible to the technician on the screen of the detection equipment. Pinpointing these problems makes repair simple, less expensive, and not as likely to damage surrounding components.

Electrical inspections are the most common use of IR thermography. Wires are easily worn out over time as they have a constant flow of energy running through them, that may put the home or business at risk for fire damage. That is why it is highly advisable to have this wiring inspection done at least once a year.

One good thing about an IR scan is that it does not cause any disruption in service or require a shut-down to be performed, in fact it is best done while the system is operating with a full current load. Neither is is potentially dangerous for the technician, who need only operate the scanning cameras and does not make direct contact with any wiring. The most common types of faults found include excessive temperatures, incorrect voltage, corrosion, insulation damage, poorly ventilated equipment, loose connections, and poorly ventilated equipment. Prompt repair can correct these problems and ensure the integrity of the wiring.

Heat and increased resistance are normally produced when a component is not functioning properly and can ultimately lead to their failure. Whether this is caused by wear, oxidation, poor connections, or improper installation, it will be clearly illuminated with the testing equipment. Problem areas will be clearly identified on the survey so the home or business owner can see to it that they are corrected as soon as possible.

For the best results, the evaluation should be performed when the system is running on its full load of current, as to generate the highest temperature possible and therefore yield an accurate survey. A skilled technician will be able to determine the extent of the problems. Usually components checked will include transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, distribution boards, and control panels amongst others.

It is to the home or business owner's advantage to ensure that this safety check is performed each year. Besides revealing any potential hazards, it can also gauge if all components are working up to their expected standards. Once a building is given a "clean bill of health" electrically homeowners will feel more secure and businesses will feel free to proceed normally with their production plans.

The money spent for this service is certainly a worthwhile investment as it can ultimately spare one's home or business from destruction. An electrical infrared inspection will help save the customer money by clearly simplifying any repairs that may arise while they are still in their early stages. Since wires are subject to eventual deterioration, and they carry current it is a vital safety requirement that they be routinely checked in this manner.




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