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Thermal camera switchboard inspections
A thermal camera sees the loose connection or overloaded breaker long before it trips, melts or stops production.
- 5.0 from 120 reviews
- NSW Lic 260121C
- Local since 2014
Electrical faults get hot before they fail. A loose termination, an overloaded circuit or a breaker on its way out will show up as a hot spot on a thermal camera weeks or months before anything trips, smells or stops working.
We scan your switchboards while they are live and under normal load, so there is no shutdown and no disruption. It is the fastest way to find a problem you cannot see, and it is a core part of how we approach troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
What thermal imaging picks up
- Loose or corroded connections and terminations
- Overloaded circuits and undersized cable
- Circuit breakers, contactors and fuses running hot
- Unbalanced loads across three phases
- Heat damage that is hidden behind covers and escutcheons
- Problems left behind by previous electrical work
What you get
A scan under real load
Boards are inspected energised and working, because that is when faults show themselves.
Thermal and normal photos side by side
Each finding is shown as a thermal image next to a standard photo so you can see exactly which component it is.
Findings ranked by urgency
What needs fixing now, what to plan for, and what is simply worth watching.
A record for insurers and audits
A dated report you can file. Many commercial insurers ask for periodic thermal inspections.
Fixed by the people who found it
We are electricians first. If a termination needs remaking or a breaker replacing, we can do it.
Trend tracking
Repeat scans are compared with previous ones, so slow deterioration is caught early.
Three steps, no surprises
Tell us about the job
A few quick taps on our quote form and a couple of photos. It takes about two minutes.
Get a fixed price
Nate comes back with an upfront price, or a quick question if something needs checking.
Done properly
Neat work, tested with calibrated instruments and certified, with paperwork where it is needed.
Why people choose us for thermal imaging inspections
Licensed electricians
Not just testers or installers. If something fails or needs fixing, we can sort it on the spot.
Results you can prove
Readings are captured digitally and stored, so you get a report and not just a tick on an invoice.
The best test gear
Fluke TruTest software, a thermal camera and the Metrel DeltaPAT 3309 BT come to every relevant job.
Fixed, upfront prices
A free quote before we start, with no hidden extras.
Planned around you
We book in times that suit and work in sections where needed, so your home or business keeps running.
Local since 2014
Based in Katoomba and on the road across the Mountains and Penrith every day.
What customers say about Nate
120 Google reviews
“We highly recommend Nathan. He's extremely professional and reliable and did a great job of rewiring our house, which was not an easy task. We'll definitely be calling him any time we need an electrician from now on.”
2023 · Google
“What can I say! Nathan as an electrician is recommended, good work attitude and fair price and goes beyond what is required. Nathan as a person is godsend. We are so glad we found him for our complete (indoor and outdoor) renovation job in Katoomba.”
Katoomba · 2024 · Google
“Nathan is by far the best electrician in the blue mountains. Fast and efficient and always goes beyond. Recommended to all.”
2024 · Google
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Thermal imaging inspections: FAQs
Does the power need to be turned off?
No. Thermal imaging is done with the board live and under its usual load. That is the point of it: we see how the installation behaves when it is actually working, without interrupting your day.
Who should have thermal inspections?
Any site where an electrical failure would be expensive: factories, workshops, commercial kitchens, retail, offices, strata common areas and farms. It is also worthwhile for homes with older or heavily loaded switchboards, or where a breaker keeps tripping with no obvious cause.
How often should it be done?
Once a year suits most commercial and industrial sites, and more often for critical or heavily loaded boards. We can combine it with your electrical safety testing so everything lands in one visit and one set of reports.
Get a quote for thermal imaging inspections
Answer a few quick questions, add a photo or two, and Nate comes back with a price. It takes about two minutes and beats waiting for a call back.
Start my quote- No obligation, upfront price
- Photos mean faster, firmer quotes
- Urgent jobs are looked at first
Often booked together
Fault finding & maintenance
Tripping safety switches, dead circuits and mystery faults tracked down with real test gear, then fixed properly.
Find out moreElectrical safety testing & reports
Every reading captured, stored and turned into a clear report with Fluke TruTest software. Proof, not a tick on a clipboard.
Find out moreSwitchboard upgrades
Swap the old fuse box for a modern board with a safety switch on every circuit, labelled, tested and certified.
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Based in Katoomba, working across the Blue Mountains, Penrith and the Hawkesbury.