15 Disasters that Can Be Avoided with Thermal Imaging

All maintenance departments should be using thermal imagery as part of their preventable maintenance.  If not, you could be missing things that could have a pretty disastrous effect.

 Learn 15 potentially dangerous things that can be avoided with Thermal Imaging.

It is always too late if things fail and can cuase tons of damage and downtime.  All can be avoided with a good and consistent preventable maintenance plan, using themal imaging.

Here is a great article by JR Smith, Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co. on EC&M online:  http://ecmweb.com/electrical-testing/15-hottest-electrical-problems-you-ll-find-lurking-facilities

In the article they will show you how 15 electrical disasters were averted using thermography.  

  • 2,000A Breaker
  • Bad Fuse Clip
  • Bushing
  • Fuse Clamps
  • Hot Breaker
  • Loose Wire
  • Old Fuse Holder
  • Old Switch
  • Power Feed From Plant
  • Power Plant
  • Renewable Link Fuse
  • Solar Panel
  • Switchgear
  • Transformer Connection
  • Transformer Low Oil

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