Spent $180 on a thermal imaging camera for finding hot spots in server racks

Picked up one of those cheap phone attachment thermal cameras last month after I kept chasing ghost overheating issues in a small business server closet. Turns out the AC vent was pointing right at the switch but missing the UPS completely. Found the problem in about 3 minutes after spending like 2 hours guessing before. Has anyone else used one of these for network gear or am I just late to the party?

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rileyellis21d ago

Got one and now I feel like a thermal detective solving crimes nobody asked me to solve. Found a toaster running hot in the break room and felt way too proud about it.

williamhill21d ago

Wait @rileyellis, aren't toasters supposed to run hot though lol