What is an electrical infrared inspection?
Thermographers using thermal infrared cameras perform electrical infrared inspections. An infrared camera senses temperature changes in a room or space and transforms these readings into a digital image display on the screen of the camera. The thermographer inspects all aspects of the electrical system and equipment, including connectors, transformers, main switchgears, motor control centers, disconnects, and capacitor banks. Electrical problems such as ground faults, faulty electrical components, overloaded circuits, dirty connections, and loose connections produce heat as conductors create more resistance, and these areas of heat are captured by the thermal camera’s digital display. A trained thermographer analyzes the digital image and can pinpoint trouble spots anywhere in the electrical system or equipment. Who can benefit from electrical infrared inspections? Electrical infrared inspections are recommended for many businesses. Any factory or industry that relies on electrical equ
