Testing
November 5, 2024
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 oil, including how to monitor its health and keep your facilities running smoothly. 1. Transformer Oil vs. Synthetic Fluids Today, the majority of transformers are still filled with mineral oil. But, other types of oil […]
Read MoreOctober 9, 2024
The Importance of Routine Testing
With new equipment replacement cost and lead times at an all-time high, it is essential that your existing equipment be properly maintained. Preventive maintenance, when performed annually, can ensure equipment performance, reduce the need for future maintenance, and can increase the service life of your equipment while preventing costly outages and failures. There are many […]
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
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 detects issues with motors that only surface while under load and ensures that all the electrical properties of a rebuilt motor are correct. This can only be confirmed by putting a minimum of 30-50% load […]
Read MoreApril 6, 2024
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 training manager Mark Stone has the answer in our latest video: Oil sampling is crucial because it allows you to both spot and fix potential issues early, as well as allowing the individual to assess the performance […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
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 with mineral oil. This has been the case since the late 19th century, when chemist Elihu Thomson, whose company later merged to form General Electric, patented the use of mineral oil in transformers to help […]
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2024
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, […]
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