Loose Connections
Poor contact can create localised resistance and heat around terminals, joints or connection points.
Preventative Maintenance
Find Hidden Electrical Faults Before Winter
Use thermal imaging to identify abnormal heat in live electrical equipment before it causes disruption, damage or an avoidable outage.
Non-Invasive Survey
Under-Load Inspection
Clear Thermal Report
NI-Wide Coverage
See What Ordinary Inspection Cannot
Heat Can Reveal a Developing Electrical Problem
Loose connections, overloaded components and deteriorating equipment can generate abnormal heat before there is an obvious visible sign. That heat can be captured while the system is operating under its normal load.
Thermal imaging gives facilities teams a clearer basis for preventative action. It complements your fixed wire testing and maintenance programme, helping you target further investigation where it matters most.
Live
Under-Load Survey
Visual
Thermal Evidence
Targeted
Remedial Priorities
Condition-Led Maintenance
Prioritise attention using real temperature evidence from operating equipment.
What a Survey Can Reveal
Six Patterns Worth Investigating
A thermal image is evidence, not a diagnosis on its own. Our engineers interpret the pattern in the context of the equipment, load and surrounding conditions.
Overloaded Circuits
Unexpected temperature rise may indicate that a circuit or component is carrying more demand than intended.
Load Imbalance
Comparing similar phases or components can highlight an unusual temperature difference that needs investigation.
Deteriorating Components
Contactors, breakers, fuses and other equipment may show abnormal heat as their condition changes.
Hidden Heat Build-Up
Thermal evidence can direct attention to an issue that has not yet produced visible damage.
Repeatable Evidence
Images, temperatures and locations create a practical record for maintenance planning and follow-up.
When to Book
The Right Time Is Before the Failure
Thermal imaging is most useful when equipment is operating under a representative load. Consider a survey in these situations.
Before seasonal lighting or heating demand increases
After significant equipment, layout or load changes
Where breakers trip or faults keep returning
For critical boards where an outage would disrupt operations
When heat, odour or noise has been reported without a clear cause
As part of a planned condition-monitoring programme
The CTS Thermal Survey
From Thermal Image to Practical Action
The value is not just the image. It is the engineering context, reporting and response that follow it.
01
Plan
We agree the equipment, access and representative operating conditions.
02
Capture
The engineer records thermal images and supporting visual information.
03
Analyse
Temperature patterns are reviewed against load, equipment and site context.
04
Act
You receive clear priorities for investigation, repair or future monitoring.
Part of a Wider Safety System
Thermal Imaging Complements Your EICR
Thermography does not replace fixed wire inspection or electrical testing. Used together, these services provide a stronger view of installation condition, developing heat and the action needed to keep the site reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear Answers Before You Book
The survey is normally completed while the selected equipment is live and carrying a representative load. Any covers, access or follow-up work must still be handled through an appropriate safe system of work.
No. Thermal imaging and fixed wire testing answer different questions. Thermography highlights abnormal heat while an EICR assesses the condition and safety of the fixed installation.
The scope may include distribution boards, switchgear, control panels and other suitable electrical equipment. We confirm what can be surveyed safely before the visit.
The report identifies surveyed equipment, records relevant images and explains any temperature patterns that require investigation, repair or monitoring.
Yes. Our electrical team can investigate findings, quote for remedial work and update the maintenance record when repairs are complete.
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