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Guide to Transformer Failures

Guide to Transformer Failures

Guide to Transformer Failures

September 9, 2024

Transformers serve a crucial purpose as part of the power system for many facilities. Therefore, when signs of failure appear, you must quickly replace or repair the transformer to restore full operation. Knowing how to tell if your dry type will stop working or how to detect failures in an oil filled transformer will help […]

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Guide to Oil-Filled Transformer Maintenance

Guide to Oil-Filled Transformer Maintenance

January 19, 2024

Regular maintenance is a major part of keeping your oil-filled transformers in good working condition. Without scheduled upkeep, your transformers will be more likely to experience issues that can snowball into larger operational problems, like system failure. You don’t have to rely on reactive or condition-based maintenance when taking care of your machinery. Staying ahead of any and […]

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Should You De-Energize Transformers When Changing Taps?

November 10, 2023

Since the input power fed into a transformer may be lower or higher than the intended rate, transformers require adjustments to produce the correct secondary voltage. These fluctuations can occur for various reasons, including a power drop across a long distribution line or excessive consumption from one or more facilities. Since it is impractical and […]

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Guide to Dry Type Transformer Maintenance

Guide to Dry Type Transformer Maintenance

May 5, 2020

Jump To: Maintenance of Dry Type Transformer While Energized Maintenance While Dry Type Transformer is De-energized Checking Dry Type Transformers for Potential Problems or Defects Tests to Conduct for Routine Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Checklist for Dry Type Transformer Keep your dry type transformer running with regular service and inspections. Use this routine dry type transformer […]

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Can You Answer These Questions About Your Transformer?

November 7, 2019

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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