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When a Hot Spot Isn’t a Fault: 5 Thermal Imaging Mistakes to Avoid
Thermal imaging has transformed the way maintenance teams, engineers and inspectors identify developing problems. Within seconds, a thermal camera can reveal abnormal temperature patterns across electrical equipment, machinery, buildings and infrastructure, often long before a fault becomes visible to the naked eye. But there is an important distinction between capturing a thermal image and correctly interpreting one. A bright area on a thermogram does not automatically indicate a dangerous fault. Likewise, an apparently normal temperature reading does not necessarily mean that an asset is healthy. Focus, emissivity, reflected energy, surface characteristics, camera resolution and inspection technique can all influence what...
Damp Detection and Mould Risk: Stop Moisture Problems Before They Spread
Find the moisture before it becomes a bigger problem THE OBJECTIVE: LOCATE THE CULPRITAccording to the EPA, mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. That makes moisture control the real foundation of mold control. Clean up the mold without fixing the water problem, and the mold is likely to come back. Damp is one of the most common warning signs of a deeper building problem. Whether it comes from a leaking pipe, roof leak, poor ventilation, rising damp, water ingress, flooding or condensation, moisture can quickly create the conditions for mould growth and long-term damage. The key...
FLIR ONE Inspection Guides Update: Car Inspections Now Included With Unlimited Free Access
Thermal imaging is rapidly becoming a valuable tool for vehicle diagnostics and preventative maintenance, and the latest update to the FLIR ONE App makes it easier than ever to perform professional inspections. The newest update introduces integrated car inspection workflows and removes the subscription model entirely, giving users unlimited free access to all inspection guides. This update simplifies thermal inspections for both professionals and everyday users by bringing automotive and home inspection tools together in one unified app. Car Inspection Workflows Now Built Into the FLIR ONE App Previously available as a separate application, the Car Inspect features are now...