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Substation Upgrade | 5 Ways to Save Money & Minimize Downtime
Your facility is adding new equipment this year, and you are tasked with upgrading, installing, and maintaining the [...]
Maintenance, Substations,
5 Questions to Ask Before Replacing or Upgrading Switchgear
Replacing or upgrading switchgear can be overwhelming, especially when you have limitations on footprint, downtime, [...]
Maintenance, Switchgear,
Why Are Key Locks on Our Switch Enclosures?
A common question we get regarding our switchgear is : “Why are key locks so common on our switch enclosures?” Key [...]
Switchgear, Video,
The Importance of Dyno Testing
What is Dyno Testing? Dynamometer testing, more commonly known as dyno testing, is a type of motor load test. It [...]
Motors, Testing,
5 Questions on Transformer Grounding
You hired someone to install and ground your transformer. You assumed they understood and followed all appropriate [...]
Transformers,
Everything You Need to Know About Vibration Analysis
Vibration analysis is an essential maintenance process for electric motors today. This article breaks down everything [...]
Maintenance, Motors,
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 [...]
Maintenance, Substations, Transformers,
Your Electrical Distribution System Checklist
Industry retirements and maintenance department budget cuts often result in lost knowledge and documentation gaps that [...]
Maintenance,
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 [...]
Maintenance, Substations, Transformers,
3 Steps to 3 Phase Motor Rewinding
During the life span of every 3 phase electric AC motor, the stator windings will need to be rewound. The timing of a [...]
Maintenance, Motors,
How Often Should I Pull a Transformer Oil Sample?
A common question we get from our customers is “How often should I pull transformer oil samples?” Our [...]
Testing, Transformers,
5 Electrical Distribution System Mapping Methods
People often overlook the electrical distribution system until the lights go out and production comes to a standstill. [...]