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The Think Thermally and MotorTalk blogs are updated monthly, written by Snell instructors and consultants for those interested or involved with infrared thermography and electric motor testing (EMT). Electrical, mechanical, building applications, and EMT are covered in this blog along with discussions on theory, equipment, tips, news, and much more.
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Motor Talk

Problems that Add to the Learning Experience
The Snell Group |
Figure 1: A drawing displaying rotor bowing or sag (above) In the electric motor testing field, a good portion of acquired knowledge is the result of trial and error. When we first started using specialized motor test equipment, the instruments collected significant data and we knew ..
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Buildings

Building Inspections as the Shadows get Longer
The Snell Group |
As the sun works its way across the skies, the shadows it casts can become long and influential. This is especially true on walls where a soffit or overhang can shade the upper part of a wall but not the lower. This is obvious to anyone ..
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IR Talk

Jeremy's Journey -- End of the Year Rush
As the season starts to change towards fall companies have lots on their plates. Winter is coming and there is a lot to do to get ready. As companies gear up for the changing season, it’s typical for companies in the fall to send their employees ..
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Jeremy's Journey -- Cost Savings for Homeowners
It’s not too often we get to help out the local homeowner but I got the chance to this week. Finding in-floor heat tubes is very important if you are going to be cutting up the floor. The homeowner has some water / moisture issues that ..
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Jeremy's Journey -- Artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI
In the world of 2024 I cannot wrap my head around the AI that is evolving very fast. People are trying to figure out how it can help them run their companies, their lives and everyday task. I see it as an evil for the most ..
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