Summer is One of the Most Dangerous Times for Compensation Panels
Summer is One of the Most Dangerous Times for Compensation Panels.
Is Your Panel Ready for the Heat? When Was Your Last Panel Maintenance?
Risks Faced by Compensation Panels in Summer:
Overheating
• Rising ambient temperatures cause capacitors and contactors to overheat, reducing their lifespan.
• If there is insufficient ventilation inside the panel, it poses a fire hazard.Increased Harmonic Load
• Inverter-based air conditioning systems that operate heavily in summer increase harmonic levels, leading to malfunction in compensation systems without reactors.Component Failures
• Heat-sensitive components such as capacitors, contactors, and reactors are more prone to failure in hot weather.
Compensation Panel Maintenance Tips for Summer:
• Monthly Thermal Camera Check
Identify hotspots that may lead to failure.
• Dust and Dirt Cleaning
Fans, filters, and the panel interior should be cleaned at the beginning of summer.
• Capacitor Measurement
Check the capacity values; replace those with a value below 90% of their rating.
• Contactor Testing
Visually inspect mechanical and electrical operation.
• Harmonic Level Analysis
Consider upgrading to systems with reactors where necessary.
• Ventilation and Fan Check
Are the fans working? Is the thermostat set to the correct temperature?
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