Visual examination in electrical testing

Visual Examination is very important and often precedes electrical testing.  Oftentimes it reveals major issues that may not have been found by testing alone.

In-service visual examinations and electrical testing are divided into three groups, operator checks, formal visual examination as well as a combined visual examination and electrical testing.  There are no strict schedules to adhere to; however, several factors may influence how often these checks are done.

Intended use: Some pieces of equipment are used more often than others.  Handheld equipment is manipulated and moved around more than a piece that is stationary.  Equipment that is being moved regularly needs to be checked more frequently due to potential rough handling that can result in damage and early failure.

Surroundings: Equipment found on a construction site is more likely to become damaged as opposed to equipment in an office.  Therefore, equipment in rugged environments need to be checked often.

Operators: Operator checks are important when it comes to equipment.  If constant unreported abuse goes on, then testing of equipment will need to be performed on a regular basis.

By examining equipment employing operator checks, formal visual examination and combined visual examination and electrical testing, your equipment should run well for years to come.