Switchboard heat testing — what it is and who needs it
“Switchboard heat testing”, “switchboard heat detection” and “thermal scanning of switchboards” are common ways Australian businesses describe what's technically called switchboard thermal imaging or electrical thermography. It's an infrared scan of a live switchboard that finds heat building up at loose connections, overloaded circuits and failing components — before they fail. We're a referral and lead-generation service — we don't perform the inspection ourselves. We connect you with a qualified, licensed electrician or thermographer in our provider network who specialises in switchboard thermal imaging.
What's Included
- Infrared (heat) inspection of every accessible switchboard
- Live, under-load scanning — no shutdown required
- Hot spot, loose connection and overload identification
- Documented temperatures and ΔT readings
- Severity-rated written report with photos
- Recommended remedial actions
Who Needs This
- Businesses told they need ‘switchboard heat testing’ for insurance
- Facility and maintenance managers
- Warehouse, factory and industrial operators
- Body corporates and commercial property managers
- Sites that have noticed hot panels, tripping or burning smells
- Sites scheduling preventative electrical maintenance
Why It Matters
Most switchboard fires are preceded by weeks or months of localised heating that's invisible from the outside. Switchboard heat testing makes that heat visible while the board is still live, so the problem can be fixed during planned downtime instead of after a failure.
How It Works
- 1
Submit your details
Tell us about your site, switchboard count and timing.
- 2
Get matched
We connect you with a qualified provider in your area.
- 3
On-site inspection
A licensed electrician or thermographer attends with calibrated thermal imaging equipment.
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