AWB Ltd thermal imaging technology was employed again tonight to locate the source of ignition in a classroom at Nene Park Academy. A light fitting that had began combusting due to a faulty ballast was the cause of the fire.
Using our thermal imaging camera we were able to quickly pinpoint the exact location of the seat of the fire and make it safe whilst waiting for the fire brigade to attend and put out the fire. The above image shows the source of the fire, a light fitting running in excess of 270 degrees celsius.
Previously AWB's thermal imaging had detected a burning cable inside the trunking system just as it was about to melt the mains cable feeding the whole school. The fault had been found as a part of the schools previous electrical testing regime incorporating the thermal imaging survey for fire hazard detection.
AWB Ltd also utilise this technology for fault diagnosis on htg systems of all sizes including checking whether systems really do need power flushing., leak detection and energy loss surveys for all domestic, commercial, industrial and retail environments to identify heat and energy losses enabling clients to make substantial savings.

AWB are delighted to mark the arrival of their newest thermal imaging camera.
"This allows us to enhance the scope of our thermal imaging operation and increase the capacity for provision of this service" Said MD Andy Halfhide.

Thermal imaging has fast become one of the best tools in our portfolio with the large number of applications thermal imaging can be used for. we currently use thermal imaging for:-
FIRE HAZARD detection
Quickly and safely detecting overheating cables and electrical systems as well as finding faulty combustion seals and flues on heat generating appliances.
Many of our clients have yearly or six monthly checks carried out to satisfy there insurance companies.
Leak Detection
Under floors and in walls thermal imaging can find the source of hidden leaks which can damage your property and be very expensive to repair or trace manually. 
Plant Maintenance
Allowing early detection of deteriorating mechanical plant saving substantially on emergency repairs and allowing clients to take control of their repair schedules.
Heating system fault diagnosis
Tracing blockages and airlocks as well as identifying deposits in systems.
Diagnosing problems and identifying underfloor heating.
Pipe work Identification/ location
Prevents costly leaks from nailing and screwing through pipework  when fixing noisy floorboards.
Saving on expensive call outs and damage to property.

AWB Ltd were delighted to supply Electrical and Plumbing services to the recent partial refit of One Aldgate in the City of London.
The project was carried out on very short timescales given the impending Olympic games and the effects that would have on working in the city but the needs of our clients are always our top priority.