Choose a useful inspection window
An inspection should reflect the equipment’s operating conditions. Share normal operating hours, major loads and known intermittent faults when booking. A lightly loaded or idle board may not reveal the same heat patterns as one operating under its usual load.
Interpret images in context
A thermal image shows surface temperatures, not a complete diagnosis. Load, reflections, surface characteristics and viewing access affect interpretation. Abnormal heat may justify further electrical investigation before a repair scope is confirmed.
Specify the reporting evidence
Request board and component identification, a visible photograph alongside the thermal image, recorded inspection conditions and a clear description of each finding. The report should identify inspection limitations and distinguish urgent concerns from items requiring planned investigation.
Connect inspection to close-out
Agree who approves investigation and repairs, then retain verification records with the original finding. Repeated surveys are more useful when asset labels and conditions can be compared. Read our thermal imaging guide.
Specify a thermal inspection report that supports decisions
Agree the reporting format and inspection scope before the visit. The fields below are a briefing example, not a thermal image interpretation or a completed condition assessment.
Keep the original finding alongside later investigation and repair records so the history remains traceable.
Read the switchboard thermal imaging guide →
Request a switchboard thermal inspection
Provide the site and switchboard list, normal operating hours, known issues, previous thermal reports and available access arrangements. The team can then discuss scope and a suitable attendance window.
Need an ongoing service agreement or support across multiple sites? See our commercial electrical maintenance programme for response arrangements and portfolio coordination.
