Quantifying Downtime Costs and The Hidden Impact of Transformer Failures
For fast-paced commercial and industrial operations, a transformer failure can be more than just an inconvenience — it can lead to a significant loss of revenue. As production halts and employees stand idle, the actual cost of downtime begins to unfold, revealing hidden expenses that can significantly impact operations. Understanding and quantifying downtime costs associated […]
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Guide to Transformer Failures
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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Indicators That Dry Type Transformers Are Failing
Transformers should be built to last, and dry type transformers, in particular, avoid some maintenance issues that can occur with oil-filled transformers. However, some potential problems can still cause a transformer to fail. In this post, we’ll discuss these problems and explain how to tell if your dry type will stop working soon so you […]
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How Reliable Is Your Transformer?
Most of the time, your transformer may seem like an inert apparatus tucked away in a cabinet. However, when energized, it is a vibrant, living thing, transforming and feeding electrical power at 60 Hertz to your facility. In addition to the metal windings and core, it contains organic materials in the form of insulation. However, like all living things, transformers age over time […]
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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 Long Do Dry Type Transformers Last?
Dry type transformers use circulating air to protect the internal components from overheating, unlike oil-filled units that use oil as a cooling medium. Dry type units work exceptionally well for indoor operation because they contain nothing flammable, making them a perfect choice for commercial and industrial applications requiring high fire protection. Generally, if maintenance personnel […]
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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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Recent Case Study Published: No Time to Lose When a Power Transformer Fails
No Time to Lose When a Power Transformer Fails Elsco Transformers is excited to be featured in a case study on Total Industrial Plant Solutions. “Any reduction in productivity proves costly, demanding immediate action. As reported in the Thomas Industry Update Newsletter, a survey of 101 manufacturing executives in the automotive industry concluded that the […]
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