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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 it [...]
Maintenance, Substations, Transformers,
Most Common Custom Transformer Options
At Southwest Electric Co, we are experts in building custom distribution class oil-filled transformers with options [...]
Transformers,
How to Determine Transformer Criticality
Determining transformer criticality is an important step towards turning your existing maintenance plan (or lack of) [...]
Maintenance, Substations, Transformers,
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, [...]
Maintenance, Substations, Testing, Transformers,
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 [...]
Maintenance, Transformers,
6 Common DC Motor Issues
Though DC Motors are simple machines, proper and timely maintenance is important to lengthen the motor and [...]
Maintenance, Motors,
On-Demand Monitoring: Cost-effective Alternatives to Online Monitoring
The Uptime Conundrum The ongoing demand for increased production uptime (coupled with fewer available system outages [...]
Maintenance, Substations,
3 Reasons Southwest Electric Co. Employees Love Their Careers
Southwest Electric Co. is a family-owned and operated company with a rich history in valuing its employees and [...]
Careers,
The Importance of Doing a Visual Transformer Inspection
We spend millions of dollars on our electrical systems, and most spend thousands annually trying to maintain that [...]
Transformers,
A Guide to Understanding Arc Flash Assessment Results
Perhaps your assignment is to make sure your facility is meeting NFPA 70E compliance or someone hands you arc flash [...]
Arc Flash Mitigation, Switchgear,
The Basics of Synchronous Motors
At Southwest Electric, we work with synchronous motors daily in our shops. These motors are distinct in that they [...]
Motors,
The Difference Between Metal-enclosed & Metal-clad Switchgear
Metal-clad switchgear is typically considered top-of-the-line equipment, offering the most safety features, higher [...]