All You Need to Know About Thermal Imaging | Christchurch Electrical

Thermal imagingis an increasingly popular method used by electricians to detect any electrical faults or imminent safety risks in properties of all shapes and sizes. One of the major benefits is that it's quick and non-invasive.

But what actually is thermal imaging, and is it for you? Keep reading to find out all you need to know.

Thermal imaging, also known as thermography, involves the use of infrared imaging to measure the heat energy being emitted from an object or area in your property. We can't see heat energy with the naked eye, so we need a thermal imaging machine to convert this energy into interpretable images that we can then see and measure to get the results we're looking for.

In the context of electrical services, most pieces of electrical equipment will increase in temperature before failing. This means that thermal imaging can be used as a valuable diagnostic tool in electrical work with a diverse number of possible applications.

Thermal imaging inspections, at their core, are used to ensure the safety of your property by detecting any high-risk points. The process offers a number of invaluable benefits and can be used:

• When systems are under load
  
• To take a wide view of your whole system
  
• To identify and locate particular spots of concern
  
• To tell you what needs to be fixed or replaced
  
• To plan and manage repairs before an unexpected or potentially expensive breakdown occurs
  

The use of thermal imaging can eliminate the need for an electrician to go into the walls of your home to perform an inspection or carry out any maintenance work. They can simply use the thermal imaging tool to get a good idea of what's going on without any hands-on contact.

Thermal imaging is a non-invasive, non-contact procedure that is designed to detect potential electrical faults and identify any switchboard hazards early, before a potentially costly or even dangerous failure. For that reason, just about anyone can benefit from a thermal imaging inspection in both domestic and commercial contexts.

That being said, colour reports are required and requested most by parties such as insurance companies, property managers, landlords and homeowners.

If you're considering a thermal imaging inspection for your property , it's crucial to choose a highly experienced and trained professional electrician for the job.

If you're located in Christchurch, Christchurch Electrical has senior electricians who are specifically trained and qualified in thermography. Finding someone with this qualification is crucial if your report is going to be interpreted accurately to give you the best results.

Any good electrical contractorwill issue you with a full report at the completion of the inspection and give you expert recommendations for any replacements or preventative maintenance that is needed urgently or in the long run.

For more information on thermal imaging and how it can help keep you, your family or your staff safe, give Christchurch Electrical a call. Our expert team would love to walk you through the process and work out how we can best meet your needs.