Switchboard Thermal Imaging for wineries and distilleries Protect your production, your product and your premises

Wineries and distilleries depend on reliable electrical systems to maintain every stage of production — from crush and fermentation through to bottling, cold storage and cellar door operations. A single electrical fault can disrupt temperature-controlled environments, damage valuable stock and create serious fire risk in facilities that often house flammable materials.

Switchboard thermal imaging uses infrared thermography to detect electrical faults before they become costly failures. The service identifies hotspots, overloaded circuits, loose connections and deteriorating components — providing the data you need to plan maintenance and keep your facility safe and compliant.

For wineries and distilleries, where production relies on consistent power to refrigeration, fermentation controls and bottling equipment, the consequences of undetected electrical faults extend well beyond repair costs. Lost product, production delays and insurance complications can have a significant financial impact on your operation.

Why switchboard thermal imaging matters for wineries and distilleries

1. Fire risk in high-hazard environments
Wineries and distilleries store and process flammable materials — from ethanol vapour in distillery production areas to bulk wine and spirit stock. Electrical faults are a leading cause of commercial fires, and the combination of ageing infrastructure, high electrical loads and flammable materials makes regular thermal imaging an essential part of your fire prevention plan.

2. Protecting temperature-controlled environments
Wine quality depends on precise temperature management throughout fermentation, maturation and storage. An electrical fault that disrupts refrigeration or climate control — even briefly — can compromise an entire vintage. Thermal imaging detects the early signs of electrical stress on the systems that maintain your cold chain, so issues are resolved before they cause temperature fluctuations.

3. Equipment reliability and uptime
Bottling lines, pumps, refrigeration compressors, glycol systems, barrel room climate controls — your operation runs on electrical equipment that needs to perform reliably during critical production windows. Thermal imaging identifies components under stress, allowing you to schedule maintenance around your production calendar rather than reacting to unexpected breakdowns during vintage.

4. Insurance compliance
Many insurers now require annual switchboard thermal imaging as a condition of cover, particularly for facilities that store high-value stock or process flammable materials. A professional thermal imaging report from a certified thermographer demonstrates that you are proactively managing electrical risk — which can also support more favourable insurance terms.

5. Energy efficiency
Refrigeration and climate control are typically the largest energy costs for wineries and distilleries. Electrical inefficiencies — overheating connections, unbalanced loads, deteriorating components — increase energy consumption without visible symptoms. Thermal imaging identifies these hidden inefficiencies, helping you reduce operating costs and improve the overall performance of your electrical system.

6. Regulatory compliance and duty of care
As a business operator, you have a duty of care to maintain a safe electrical system for your staff, visitors and cellar door customers. Regular switchboard thermal imaging forms part of a responsible maintenance plan and provides documented evidence of compliance with workplace safety obligations.

Our qualifications

All staff performing switchboard thermal imaging are certified to AS ISO 18436.7:2014: Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines — Thermography.

• AS ISO 18436.7:2014 certified (Thermography)
• Trained, qualified electricians
• Registered Electrical Contractor (REC-19259)
• Elected member of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA)

We carry full insurance coverage appropriate for commercial and industrial facilities, including wineries and distilleries.

What to expect — our process

• Initial consultation — We discuss your facility layout, number of switchboards and any specific concerns so we can plan the visit efficiently.
• Scheduled arrival — We arrive on time and announce ourselves to your site contact. We understand that wineries and distilleries have production schedules and visitor-facing areas, and we work around your operations.
• Non-invasive thermal scan — The thermal imaging is performed with the power on during normal operating hours, so there is no disruption to your refrigeration, production or cellar door operations.
• On-site confirmation — We walk through our initial findings with you before leaving site.
• Same-day report — You receive a professionally written report detailing findings, heat map imagery and any recommended rectification work — usually before we leave your premises.

Ready to protect your winery or distillery?

Your electrical system is the foundation of your production environment. A certified thermal imaging inspection gives you confidence that your switchboards are operating safely and efficiently — and provides the documentation your insurer expects.

Click “Get a Free Quote” and let’s discuss how switchboard thermal imaging works for your facility.