Investing in a High-Quality Transformer Design
Replacing a failed transformer comes as an unwelcome surprise with an unanticipated and unavoidable expense. Facilities managers are immediately faced with two urgent questions — “How soon can we get power back?” and “How much is this going to cost?” The answers depend on some key decisions made in replacing the transformer, but the urgency of the questions implies that […]
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Industries That Use Transformers the Most
Many industrial and commercial operations depend on transformers to convert high voltages of electricity into smaller voltages they can use. Depending on the specific application, different transformer types with various ratings and capacities work better than others. ELSCO Transformers offers the high-performance dry type and padmount transformers that businesses nationwide trust the most. Top Industries That Utilize Transformers Examples […]
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When Do Most Transformers Begin to Fail?
Aside from regular maintenance requirements, most operations only pay attention to their transformers once they begin failing. In a perfect world, a new transformer will provide continuous, uninterrupted service for several decades. However, lesser-quality builds often produce much shorter life spans, resulting in power interruptions and unwanted downtime. Initials Signs of Transformer Failure When a […]
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How a High Quality Transformer Saves You Money in the Long Run
Every business decision should involve some long-term thinking. Spending more for a quality product can end up being a more cost-effective decision in many cases. You probably know this is true for plenty of things, but what about transformers? Not all transformers are created equal. Some transformers can drain you financially, while higher-quality ones can […]
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The Cost of Transformer Failure
Is your company ready to incur the costs of a transformer failure? Not having a backup can put your operations behind by days until you can get repairs or a replacement. Having a spare transformer can cut downtime. If your company doesn’t have a backup transformer, you still have options to minimize downtime in emergency […]
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Dry-Type vs. Liquid Transformers
Jump To: Dry Type vs. Liquid Transformers Air-Cooled Transformers Liquid-Insulated Transformers Safety Requirements & Environmental Considerations Maintenance Considerations Equipment Size Requirements & Capacity Site Selection & Application Benefits and Drawbacks of Liquid Transformers Advantages and Disadvantages of Dry Type Transformers A transformer allows you to use lower voltages of electricity for various applications. In most […]
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Can You Answer These Questions About Your Transformer?
Transformers are often an afterthought. They don’t experience failures that often – but when they do, the costs can be devastating. The biggest impact for an unplanned failure is the cost for your facility to not have power. How long can your facility be without power? For some manufacturers, every hour could cost you tens […]
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Getting a Cheap Transformer — What You’re Not Paying For
In a perfect world, mechanical breakdown wouldn’t happen. After all, every piece of mechanical infrastructure comes with significant costs, and it would be ideal if they could all last forever. Unfortunately, breakdowns are very real, and the cost of transformer repairs and maintenance can be high. When it comes to transformers, a low-quality unit could potentially […]
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What Car Shopping Can Teach You About Transformer Shopping
Remember the first car you ever bought yourself? It was likely a huge, exciting decision that set the tone for how you made future big purchases. The careful, logical mindset we develop when shopping for a car is a valuable tool, and we can apply it when looking to make other big investments. For example, […]
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6 Signs You Might Need to Replace Your Oil Filled Transformer
To repair, or replace? That is often the question when dealing with transformers. While ELSCO is home to many skilled repair technicians, more often than not, we will advocate for the replacement of a transformer, as it tends to be the most cost-efficient solution for resolving transformer-based problems. However, the decision ultimately isn’t up to us, […]
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