Focus on Preventive Maintenance

We’ve seen a serious uptick in unplanned outages recently at our substations, which really underscores the need for a robust preventive maintenance strategy. It’s crucial that we stay ahead by coordinating regular inspections, especially using infrared thermography to spot potential issues. I’d love to hear what tools or strategies other teams are utilizing to keep their systems running smoothly.

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I totally get that! We started using drone inspections to catch issues before they turn into problems, like catching a squirrel stealing your lunch before it happens. Have you tried incorporating any newer tech like that?

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We switched to infrared thermography too, and it’s been a game changer! Caught a few potential failures before they turned critical. Have you tried any new inspection frequencies?

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