Can the inspection be completed correctly without panel covers removed?
It is an industry-accepted standard that an infrared thermography inspection can be performed effectively on energized electrical equipment with the panel covers installed. Lamar Green, Master Electrician & Certified Level II Thermographer, shares that true accuracy and precision can only be achieved by safely removing the panel cover on electrical equipment. To ensure your preventative maintenance program is effective, it is crucial to remove panels during IR inspections so that potentially critical issues are not overlooked which can result in unscheduled outages and equipment damage.
