If you’ve ever heard the term “electrical thermography” but weren’t quite sure what it meant or how it works, you’re not alone. Many building managers and business owners know it’s important — but don’t know how it actually helps prevent electrical problems.
Let’s break it down in a simple, clear way.
🔍 What Is Electrical Thermography?
Electrical thermography is a method that uses a thermal imaging camera to detect temperature differences in your electrical system.
The idea is simple: faulty or overloaded components heat up. Even if everything looks normal from the outside, a thermal camera can “see” what the eye can’t — heat spots.
These hot spots may signal:
- Loose wiring
- Overloaded cables
- Damaged breakers or fuses
- Imbalanced three-phase systems
- Ageing components
🔧 How Does It Work in Real Life?
Let’s say you’re managing a factory. A licensed thermographer arrives with a thermal camera (usually handheld or tripod-mounted). Without turning off your power, they:
- Scan your electrical panels, DBs, MCCs, and switchgears
- Capture thermal images showing real-time heat patterns
- Mark areas with abnormal temperatures
- Save and label the images for reporting
- Analyze the data back in the office using software
- Send you a full report with photos and recommendations
It’s fast, safe, and doesn’t interrupt your operation.
🧪 Why Temperature Tells the Truth
Electricity naturally produces some heat. But when connections are loose or equipment is strained, the heat becomes abnormal — often rising well above 80–100°C.
These temperature increases are early warning signs. Thermography lets you detect them before:
- Circuit breakers trip
- Equipment fails
- A fire starts
And because it’s non-contact, there’s no risk to the technician or your equipment.
📊 What’s in a Thermography Report?
You’ll receive a professional report containing:
- Thermal images (before and after if action was taken)
- Temperature readings in °C
- Severity rating (Normal / Warning / Critical)
- Location & component ID
- Recommended action (Tighten, replace, monitor, etc.)
Many of our clients also use these reports to show compliance to insurance auditors, JKKP, or internal safety teams.
✅ Why Businesses in Malaysia Use Thermography
At LANAFIRA, we’ve worked with factories, shopping malls, cold rooms, offices, and high-rise buildings across Malaysia. Most clients come to us because they want:
- To prevent unexpected breakdowns
- To comply with preventive maintenance standards
- To catch problems early and avoid shutdowns
- To support safety audits or insurance inspections
🕒 When Should You Get It Done?
A good rule of thumb: once a year.
But you should also schedule it:
- After a major equipment upgrade
- If you’re seeing irregular power usage
- If you’ve had unexplained tripping
- Before insurance renewal or safety audits
📞 Need a Certified Thermography Team?
If you’re serious about preventing electrical risks and keeping your operations running smoothly, electrical thermography is not optional — it’s essential.
Let our team at LANAFIRA handle your inspection professionally, with certified reports and clear recommendations.
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