Thanks for the responses!
Well the scenario I was looking for a 30' range was an industrial MH wiring system that was starting to have bad connectors. I figured if I could just shoot the connectors and any junctions with the IR from the ground I could save renting a lift to scurry around all day physically opening all locations. Figured if I could hit the hot spots it would lessen the looking around.
As you guys are saying, I'm looking for a tool to help pinpoint areas. Of course the have to be investigated, and physically ntested the old fashioned way to verify any concrete problems.
As far as liability, if you used the IR and for some reason came to a conclusion that no further investigation was warranted and then later down the road the problem was back, or say even worst case scenario a fire happened.
I was just wondering if anyone had ever run into any issues arising from the use of an IR.
I feel it could be a very useful tool in many applications, panelboards, devices going bad, loose connections, dimmers that are being ovrloaded.
I think it would take some time to get used to the readings so it could be as accurate a diagnostic tool as possible.
I would like to purchase one, yet the owner of the company feels it has too much liability attached. Yet, he has not defined it to me, he has talked to other electricians who feel the same way.
He said he would consider a waiver form if I did get one, but that has not been decided on yet. So, do I buy the tool to put it in my garage in a week and out of the van permanently???
