I have purchased a Flir C2 for the purpose of review and direct comparison with professional thermal camera, and will be posting results soon. Source: Flir C2 Review and Comparison
ESFI’s 2017 Surge Damage Survey Demonstrates a Lack of Understanding
From: Brett Brenner, President, Electrical Safety Foundation International This year, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) conducted a survey of electrical designers, planners, and engineers who design or renovate systems in industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, and IT centers. In response to the survey results, which demonstrated a limited or misinformed understanding of surge protection devices (SPDs), ESFI created educational materials … Read More
Electrical Safety Workshop | NACBI Community Forum
If anyone is interested…..As a member of the NFPA 70E/CSA Z462 Group on LinkedIn, you should seriously consider attending the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop each year. We try our best to keep this board non-commercial, but as the Manager of the Group, I make the exception to promote this workshop each year — I consider it a “must attend” … Read More
Using NACBI Thermal Imaging Specialists for PdM | NACBI Community Forum
There has been a long standing misconception that equipment/system failures cannot be predicted. However, with predictive technology, a vast number of equipment failures can be successfully predicted in many categories of commercial and industrial equipment.Vibration measurement analysis has long been the choice. But the process is time consuming, expensive and quite often poses a safety concern as the inspection requires … Read More
Commercial Roofing Systems – Predictive/Preventative Maintenance | NACBI Community Forum
Commercial Roofing Systems If your facilities roofing system is currently 30 to 40 years old the service life of your roofing system is close to or has already expired. In a recent emergency, it was determined that a roof leak resulted in an electrical fault causing loss of power to critical facility equipment that resulted in a major shut down … Read More
Building Envelopes – Predictive/Preventative Maintenance for facilities | NACBI Community Forum
As part of a facilities Predictive/Preventative Maintenance Program, a thorough examination and a plan of “corrective measures” of a buildings envelope should be performed annually.In General: Walls should be inspected for cracks and separations, exposure damage and pest infestations. Weep holes should be cleared of obstructions. General cleaning should be done regularly and is particularly important if the facility is … Read More
Commercial HVAC Phoenix Arizona | NACBI Community Forum
Easy day…….:) Source: Commercial HVAC Phoenix Arizona | NACBI Community Forum
Looky what the HVAC contractor missed in this RTU… | NACBI Community Forum
A general inspector with well-rounded knowledge and attention to detail can often find things the specialist contractors can miss. Source: Looky what the HVAC contractor missed in this RTU… | NACBI Community Forum
Commercial Building HVAC Over-Current Protection | NACBI Community Forum
Newer HVAC units are much more energy efficient than older. Not as much power is needed for newer air conditioners to function normally, this saves building owners money.When HVAC technicians install new air conditioners, seldom do they look at the circuit breaker or fuse rating in the sub panel or service panel protecting the new HVAC unit.New HVAC units have … Read More
Dayton thermal inspection identifies commercial roof problems | NACBI Community Forum
Hidden moisture in a commercial roof can cause devastating damages resulting in costly repairs. Using infrared thermal imaging technology, we can help identify affected areas so our clients can isolate and have surgical repairs performed rather than wasteful monolithic replacements. Identifying and replacing wet insulation can reduce future problems related to the unfortunately common practice of installing new roofing materials … Read More
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