Issue #3: Why Use Thermal Imaging?

What would happen if your electrical system failed and your business or facility was without power? How much money would your business lose?

Thermal Imaging
Average Business Interruption Cost
The average hourly business interruption cost is $.07/square foot per year (source IEEE). One-fifth of electrical failures (circuit breakers, transformers, switches, generators, disconnects, switchgear, motors, etc.) could be prevented with a preventive maintenance program (source IEEE).


Energy/Utility Savings
“Improperly torqued connections (over and under) and bad contacts cause increased amperage draw and/or power loss as well as heating and arcing.” (source: National Energy Management Institute). Over tightening can lead to increased amperage draw and heating which leads to more energy consumption and premature electrical system failure.


Insurance Savings/Certification Requirements
Many insurance companies offer substantial discounts for preventive electrical testing. They recognize the risk and damage exposure from electrical distribution system failure. It is the most frequent type of breakdown for all building equipment.


ITU’s On-Site Electrical Thermal Troubleshooting
NFPA 70B recommends that a thermal scan be performed annually to find and diagnose “Hot Spots” in your facility and equipment power systems.

Reduce Downtime!
Minimize Fire Hazards!
Identify Equipment Failures!
Reduce Energy Costs!


ITU Engineers will survey the:

  • Incoming Utility Feeds
  • Main Switch Gear
  • Power Distribution
  • Critical Branch Circuits

Comprehensive Reports Include:

  • Equipment Identification
  • Thermal Image of Devices
  • Minimum, Average, & Maximum Temperatures
  • Multiple Point Thermal Findings
  • Problem Diagnosis
  • Repair Recommendations
  • Color Bound Report, Plus PDF’s on CD

For more information call ITU at 866-851-9993
or email to sales@goitu.com