Power Logging
Power and energy logging involves the measurement and recording of electrical power consumption and energy usage in various devices, circuits, or systems. This process is essential for understanding and optimizing power efficiency, as well as for monitoring and managing energy consumption in both residential and industrial settings.
Understanding how and when energy is consumed allows consumers to optimize their energy usage. They can make informed decisions such as upgrading to more energy-efficient appliances, adjusting thermostat settings, and using energy-saving lighting to lower their overall energy consumption.
By monitoring and logging power and energy usage, consumers can gain insights into their electricity consumption patterns. This information enables them to identify energy-hungry devices, practices, or habits and make adjustments to reduce their electricity bills.
We use the latest power loggers to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and safety of power and energy measurements. High-quality meters offer advanced features for data logging, communication, and analysis, making them essential tools for effective energy management and conservation.
Thermal Imaging
Business owners and landlords have a duty of care to maintain their electrical systems to ensure the safety of their employees or tenants, and having a thermal imaging survey can help with this. Here, we take a look at the benefits of thermal imaging surveys and how often these should be completed.
What is a thermal imaging survey?
A thermal imaging survey is one which uses infrared radiation and thermal energy to seek out heat in places that you can’t see. A thermal camera, or thermal imager, has a heat sensor capable of pinpointing even the smallest change in temperature, and this can be used to discover potential issues in electrical systems. The device will pick up on areas that are emitting too much heat already – showing that they’re likely to overheat and fail – and can also detect loose connections in the system.
Why are thermal imaging surveys important?
Having a thermal imaging survey is a great way to be proactive when it comes to taking care of your rental property or company’s electrical system. Rather than waiting for things to fail, which could be very costly and cause downtime for your business, this service will highlight anything that requires maintenance, so you can have potential problems fixed before they become a major issue.
In addition to being able to find faults in electrical systems, a thermal imaging survey can detect mechanical system failures, such as motor overload, worn bearings, boiler seal leakage, and insulation breakdown. Plus, it can also be used to check your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and even whether your property has flat roof leakage.
Is thermal imaging a legal requirement?
Having a thermal imaging survey completed is not a legal requirement. However, it is a great way to complement any inspections that you’re having to ensure that you’re doing all you can to keep your premises and employees safe. It’s recommended that a thermal imaging survey is carried out every 12 months, especially for businesses with heavy usage equipment – such as busy manufacure