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Thermal Imaging
Brisbane & SEQ.

Thermal imaging lets us inspect switchboards, sub-mains and circuits under live load — finding hot joints, overloaded conductors and failing connections before they fail. Reports include thermograph images, infrared readings and recommended actions, suitable for insurance and maintenance records.

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Thermal Imaging — Forrest Electrical Group
/ Licensed

Master Electricians — Electrical Contractors Licence 88742, ARC AU32044, TITAB T12101.

/ Certified

Every job tested and signed off to AS/NZS standards. Compliance certificate on completion.

/ Warranted

Workmanship warranty in writing. Manufacturer warranties registered in your name at install.

/ 02 — Frequently asked

Thermal Imaging — answered. Questions we hear most.

What does a thermal imaging electrical inspection actually find?

Thermal imaging finds heat anomalies in switchboards, sub-mains and individual circuits — hot joints, overloaded conductors, loose terminations, and failing connections. These are early warning signs of fire risk and equipment failure. The inspection is non-invasive: we just need access and the system running under normal load.

How is a thermal scan different from a regular electrical inspection?

A regular inspection looks at compliance and visible condition. Thermal imaging looks under the surface — temperature differentials show problems that aren't visible to the eye. A loose terminal that's run for years without tripping shows up as a hot spot before it fails. Thermal is the diagnostic layer on top of a visual inspection.

How long does a thermal imaging inspection take?

For a typical residential or small commercial switchboard: about an hour on site, plus reporting. For a larger commercial site with multiple boards and sub-mains: up to a half-day. We provide the report (with thermograph images, infrared readings and recommended actions) within 1–2 working days of the inspection.

Do you provide a written report I can give to my insurer?

Yes — every thermal inspection comes with a formal report containing the thermograph images, infrared readings, problem locations and recommended remedial actions. The format is suitable for insurance records, body-corporate AGM minutes, and asset management documentation.

Should I do thermal imaging if my switchboard isn't tripping?

That's exactly when thermal imaging is most valuable. By the time a switchboard is tripping or smelling hot, the fault is advanced. Thermal scans find issues at the warm-but-not-failing stage — typically months or years before a tripping or fire event. Annual thermal scans are common for body corporates and commercial property managers.

Does the system need to be shut down for the inspection?

No — quite the opposite. Thermal imaging is performed under live load, because that's when temperature differentials show. We need the system running normally with typical electrical demand for the readings to be meaningful.

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