Transformers
November 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 motor repair shop. But, unless you are local to the Oklahoma vicinity or heavily involved in the oil and gas industry, you may not be aware of our extensive history as a transformer manufacturer, specializing […]
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 and cheapest form of testing for a transformer is usually oil testing, but what do you do when the results of oil testing are questionable? You can try verifying the test with another oil sample, […]
Read MoreAugust 17, 2020
3 Key Areas to Examine During a Transformer Visual Inspection
3 Key Areas to Examine During a Transformer Visual Inspection A thorough visual inspection is an important part of your transformer maintenance. You can perform your own inspection easily and cost-free if you know what to look for. At first glance, what do you see? A big (likely gray) box with various items attached to […]
Read MoreJuly 24, 2020
The 5 W’s of Transformer Oil Analysis
The 5 W’s of Transformer Oil Analysis Transformer oil testing and analysis is often overlooked yet is an integral part of keeping your transformers maintained. The process is very similar to a blood test you might have performed by a doctor – the results tell us what is going on inside and give us the […]
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