Electrical Inspections
Many problems in the electrical systems are the result of abnormal heating associated with high resistance or excessive current flow. A thermal imaging scan (infrared thermography) allows us to see these invisible thermal patterns before fire or other damage occurs. Thermal imaging scans allow inspectors to quickly locate the suspicious electrical hot spots from among hundreds of potential problems. The primary benefit of inspecting residential building electrical systems is to increase occupant and structure safety.
Where Do Electrical Hot Spots Come From?
When electricity (electrical current) flows through a circuit, part of the electrical current is converted into heat energy. This is due to the normal electrical resistance in the conductor. High resistance has been used to produce heat or light to make our lives more comfortable. However, in many instances, heat is an unwanted by-product that results in energy loss, costly damage, and hazardous conditions.
Electrical conductors and components can become hot enough to melt electrical insulation, scorch finished and unfinished surfaces, and ultimately can result in a house fire. As is well-documented, such fires, while tragic in themselves, result in severe to total property loss and often in the death of one or more occupants of the dwelling.
There are two major categories of electrical hot spots: Contact Surface Overheating, and Circuit or Component Overload.
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