Transformers
February 21, 2023
Neutral Grounding of Electrical Power Systems
To ground, or not to ground – that is the question. There are many factors to consider before selecting the […]
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2023
How to Determine Transformer Criticality
Determining transformer criticality is an important step towards turning your existing maintenance plan (or lack of) into a reliability-centered maintenance […]
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2023
Most Common Custom Transformer Options
At Southwest Electric Co, we are experts in building custom distribution class oil-filled transformers with options unique to a wide […]
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2023
The Right Way to Sample a Transformer
Transformer sampling is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to determine what is going on in our transformers, but […]
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2022
How Often Should I Pull Transformer Oil Samples?
A common question we get from our customers is “How often should I pull transformer oil samples?” Our training manager […]
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2021
4 Things You Need to Know About Transformer Oil
Transformer oil is necessary for many reasons. In this article, you’ll learn four things you need to know about transformer […]
Read MoreNovember 23, 2020
Traditional Transformer Oil vs. Today’s Alternative Fluids
The following article was published in Transformer Technology‘s Issue 9. Read the original article here. Today, most transformers are filled […]
Read MoreNovember 17, 2020
5 Questions on Transformer Grounding
You hired someone to install and ground your transformer. You assumed they understood and followed all appropriate codes and considered […]
Read MoreNovember 11, 2020
7 Reasons to Choose Southwest Electric as Your Transformer Manufacturer
You may recognize Southwest Electric Co. as a go-to substation service provider, a custom manufacturer of switchgear, or a reliable […]
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2020
The Importance of Electrical Testing Your Transformer
Testing your equipment is an important part of making sure your transformers are operating correctly and efficiently. The most common […]
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