The use of high quality infrared thermography, is of incalculable aid when there has been any form of fire within a chimney, flue or ventilation system as hot spots can be detected safely.

With the use of our infrared equipment, incorrectly installed and leaking boiler flues, that potentially could emit invisible and fatal fumes from poorly sealed joints and incorrectly installed fittings, are highlighted. As, are incorrect fittings that have been "home made" or adapted in a botched attempt to rectify an installation defect. Plus faulty or failed flue liners that leak heat and fumes into ducts and boxing's. A thermographic survey could identify and highlight defects such as these.

To easily determine the potential problem zones, the monitor uses colour to express the various ranges of temperature, white and red are the hottest areas, while blue and black are the coldest. With the aid of the infrared camera, defection of dangerous situations such as overheated flues, or a partially blocked chimney, which can ultimately cause dangerous chimney fires can be easily identified and remedial action taken before its to late.

The danger and risk of fire caused by building with combustible materials to closely to boiler flues, or from solid fuel stove 's flue being incorrectly installed can also be recognised at once. Even sectional stainless steel flue pipes boxed in can be checked and any escape of hot flue gasses identified.

The safety of electrical equipment and circuit boards can be monitored and any localised heat anomalies identified before either excess damage is caused or fire erupts.

Thermography can also detect if a fire proof screed or fire door opening is performing properly and any air leakage is occurring which may prove fatal if and when the fire safety of the equipement is called upon.

If you require a thermographic survey of a building or pieces of mechanical plant please contact us.

Picture of a overheated flue.(currently being upgraded, due November 2008)