The document provides information from various sources on the importance and benefits of preventative electrical maintenance. It discusses how preventative maintenance is safer and less costly than repairs, can reduce costs from failures and outages, improves safety, and has a positive return on investment. Regular inspection and maintenance of electrical systems is crucial to performance and avoidance of issues.

1. FACT:
"IT IS ALWAYS FAR SAFER AND
LESS COSTLY TO PREVENT AN
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAN
IT IS TO REPAIR ONE!"
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3. PLANT SERVICES MAGAZINE
“Regular preventive
maintenance is the best
protection you can have
against sudden and costly
power outages.”
Source: Plant Services Magazine
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4. Without
preventive
maintenance, the
failure rate of
electrical system
components is
three times
higher.
Source: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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5. Nearly two-thirds
of all electrical
distribution fire
losses could have
been prevented.
Source: Factory Mutual Insurance Company Study,
National Fire Protection Association, NFPA/ANSI Std. 70-B
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6. “Over the years, FM Global Studies
repeatedly have shown electricity to
be the leading cause of fires and
explosions. In a recent year, electricity
accounted for 35 percent of the dollar
loss and the number of losses in fire
and explosion incidents. The average
estimated dollar loss per fire and
explosion was more than US$800,000.
In instances where no fire
ensued, electrical breakdowns
accounted for 51 percent of the number Source: “Maintaining Power for Productivity:
Preventing Electrical Loss”, Page 1;
of losses and 47 percent of the dollar Publication P9702, FM Global,
Factory Mutual Insurance Company,
Johnston, R.I., USA
loss. The average loss estimate for non- FM Global is a registered trademark
of Factory Mutual Insurance
fire electrical breakdown was nearly Company, Johnston, RI, USA
US$300,000.”
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7. “Without an EPM
(Electrical Preventive
Maintenance) program,
management assumes a
much greater risk of
serious electrical failure
and its consequences.”
Source: National Fire Protection Association, NFPA-70B
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8. “A well-administered
electrical preventive
maintenance program
will reduce accidents,
save lives, minimize
costly breakdowns and
unplanned shutdowns
of equipment.” Source: National Fire Protection Association, NFPA-70B
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10. How long has it been since your
electrical system was visually inspected?
• Performed by Certified Technicians
who are also Qualified, Experienced
ELECTRICIANS!
• Able to identify and analyze electrical
issues missed by non-electricians.
• Often can fix problems "on the
spot", saving you time and money.
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11. Just as Infrared Thermography
converts colors that we can’t normally
“see” to colors that we can see,
Ultrasonic Testing converts sounds
that we can’t normally “hear” to
sounds that we can hear.
Def. Ultrasonic: Having frequencies
above the normal range of human
hearing, i.e., higher than ~20kHz.
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12. Ultrasonic testing will find critical issues that would be
missed with infrared testing alone, such as insulation
deterioration inside a conduit.
This issue was found in a 3-year old O2 plant on several
sets of 5KV motor leads.
Ultrasonic Testing PREVENTED the costly failure!
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13. “The most effective method of inspection is to
combine Ultrasonic Testing with Infrared Thermography.”
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14. Example of a high resistance electrical connection.
Def. Infrared: Light waves just outside the visible spectrum, that
is, waves slightly longer than those visible to the human eye.
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15. Because connection temperature rises exponentially with current
flow, subtle issues can NOT be ignored, particularly if current flow may
increase.
Our Certified TEGG Electricians/Technicians are trained to document issues
even if the existing load temperature does not exceed IR Alert Criteria.
Example of a badly
deteriorated contact with
a lightly loaded circuit
breaker. A potentially
dangerous and costly
problem was avoided!
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16. "Infrared inspection programs
have proven that on average
for every $1 spent on infrared
electrical inspections, there is
a $4 return on investment for
materials and labor from
fixing the problems before
Maintenance Technology
Magazine, June 2001;
www.mt-online.com
they fail."
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17. Maintenance Technology Magazine, June 2001;
Infrared Research, Inc., Rossville, GA
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19. John Fetters is the Energy User News
Fundamentals of Energy Series Editor.
September Issue (Vol. 29, No. 9)
www.energyusernews.com
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20. BUSINESS INTERRUPTION
“The average hourly outage
costs incurred for office
buildings are $.0681/square
foot.”
Source: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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21. A Global Problem
Building Owners and Managers Association
“A preventive maintenance program can
ensure that a $5 fix does not become a $500
problem.”
“Moreover, preventive maintenance can
have a direct impact on a property's net
operating income (NOI) by helping owners
and managers control operating costs."
Page 17
BOMA.ORG THE MAGAZINE is published monthly by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, 1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 300,
Washington, D.C.; www.boma.org
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22. NATIONAL ENERGY
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
“Improperly torqued connections and
bad contacts cause increased amperage
draw and power loss, as well as heating
and arcing (which is both inefficient
and dangerous).”
Source: National Energy Management Institute, Alexandria, VA; www.nemionline.org
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23. $1,000 – $4,000 In
Electric Utility Waste
Without Preventive
Maintenance, The
Distribution System
Itself Can Waste
Electric $1,000 to $4,000
Utility Costs
In Electric Utility
Cost!
Source: from Infrared Research, Inc. Infrared Thermography Can Prevent Energy Losses, Maintenance Technology, June 2001
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24. The Importance of Safety
Electrical Installation Standard (OSHA)
On April 5, 2004, (69 FR 17773-17842), the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, issued a
proposed rule (29 CFR, Part 1910, Subpart S) that would revise
the general industry electrical installation standard.
OSHA has determined that electrical hazards in the workplace
pose a significant risk of injury or death to employees, and that
the requirements in this proposed revised standard, which draw
heavily from the 2000 edition of the National Fire Protection
Association’s Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee
Workplaces (NFPA 70E) and from the 2002 edition of the National
Electrical Code (NEC), are reasonably necessary to provide
protection from these hazards.
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25. "Periodic maintenance on
the switchboard includes
cleaning, lubrication and
exercising component
parts. The interval
between maintenance
checks can vary
depending upon the
amount of usage and
environmental conditions
of each installation. The
maximum recommended
inspection interval is one
year. This definition for
periodic maintenance
applies throughout this
manual unless otherwise
noted."
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26. THE HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE CO.
What Equipment Breaks Down Most Often?
The following equipment is ranked by frequency
of loss claims, accounts for the most common
equipment breakdowns and includes exposures
found in every business and organization.
1. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (ALL TYPES)
2. Air conditioning and refrigeration
3. Boilers, pressure vessels and piping
4. Machinery (all types)
5. Computer equipment
6. Motors (including air conditioning)
7. Pumps
8. Telecommunications
Whistle Stop Newsletter, Published by the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., Hartford, CT, June 2003; HSB Is a leading global equipment breakdown insurer and reinsurer.
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27. Insurance/Certifications
• Many Insurance
Companies and
Certifying Entities
Require Proactive
Electrical Preventive
Maintenance.
• We Will Provide You
With The Necessary
Compliance Certificates.
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28. ASSET MANAGEMENT
10 – 15%
of Facility
Construction Cost!
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29. ASSET MANAGEMENT
Proactive Care Extends The Life
Of The Equipment And Delays
Costly Capital Expenditures!
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31. NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
“About one-third of all equipment losses are electrical
in nature. About one-fourth of these losses are
caused by loose connections. About eight electrical
hot spots are detected per each IR survey. Of these,
four are minor or intermediate in severity, and four are
serious or critical. Each minor/intermediate problem
detected results in an average potential savings of
$500. For the serious and critical problems, this
number is $3,000 - $5,000. Based on savings
averages of these eight hot spots, the total
potential savings are $14,000 - $22,000.”
Source: National Center For Energy Management and Building Technologies:
Energy Reduction Through Practical Scheduled Maintenance (Report NCEMBT-061102,
Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy, November, 2006); Page 128.
http://www.ncembt.org/downloads/NCEMBT-061102.pdf
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32. Industrial Facilities
Financial Benefits of Electrical
Preventive Maintenance:
• Predictable budget
• Reduced risk of unexpected
outages
• Lower repair costs
• Reduce risk of business
interruptions
• Extend the EDS useful life/lower
replacement costs
• Lower replacement costs
• Reduce life safety risks
• Reduce risk from electrical fires
• Computerized documentation for
your electrical distribution system
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33. Information Needed
To Prepare Your
Cost Benefit Analysis:
1. Preliminary System
Evaluation
2. Estimated Business
Interruption Cost
3. Facility Square Footage
4. Electrical Distribution
System Age
TEGG PREMIUM
5. Approximate Current
Cost For Any Existing
Electrical Testing
(e.g. Infrared
Thermography)
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