Thermal imaging is when special cameras are used to detect infrared light – a type of light that is invisible to the naked eye. Infrared light manifests as heat, which is the only way we can sense its presence without using thermal imaging technology. The hotter an object is, the more vibrant the infrared light when photographed by a thermal imaging camera.
Electricians use thermal imaging to identify causes of concern such as energy leaks, faulty equipment, and machinery that is overheating. It is a crucial tool that helps to prevent problems from becoming larger issues. Thermal imaging is also often used in regular maintenance routines. It is for this reason that it is essential that the temperature readings of a thermal imaging camera are correct.
Thermal imaging is used in all sorts of industries, not just by electricians – whether it’s by plumbers to detect sites of possible leaks, by animal and pest management workers to spot animals in the dark, or by firefighters to see through smoke. There’s no doubt that thermal imaging is an important tool with many uses and benefits.
Cassidy-Davies Electrical offers thermal imaging services for as little as $100. Want thermal imaging done at your home or business? Contact us today on 03 357 4179 or via email, office@cdelectrical.co.nz.
Author: Aimee O’Hagan
