Pad Mounted Transformers

[@iant2064]

When working on energized 14kv equipment, there are a few hazards like mice. ;)

[@TheChipmunk2008]

"there are quite a few instances where we find snakes inside' Transformer explosions explained in one.

[@femakampfcounselor8466]

You gotta watch out for the snakes running CEVA. They’re the worst.

[@TheBrutalSax]

The urge to deal with said mice, snakes, and spiders by hitting them with the electricity from the transformers

[@Paul-ty1bv]

Black Widow spider?! Inform the D.O.D. to fuel the nukes.

[@1SGCurt]

Are sleeves required when making connections on the low voltage side? And are two people required when working inside these dead front transformers if all you are doing is making connections on the low voltage side?

[@davejoseph5615]

I wonder why you need a high-voltage connector for the supply neutral wire?

[@TheRibsRibs_]

Pad Mounted Transformers = one big resistor

[@cindy6503]

Always wondered what was in my Green Box🙂. Now I know.

[@diamond6256]

What happens to a pad transformer if it gets covered with mud up to the 1/4 inch from the top?

[@bobcocampo]

Please email specifications and technical brochures

[@bobbyemick4251]

Thank you

[@linehandibew6205]

Ummmm if your system is 7200/14kv then there is 7200v on that single phase elbow, not 14kv. 14kv would be phase to phase voltage on your system. 7200v is your phase to ground voltage. Figured I’d educate you on your own system since you seem to not know lol

[@ashoksahu2642]

How much it will cost to move a pad mount transformer 4 ft from its location? They put right on my front door, 1 ft from my egress path of my front door.

[@TheWackyRigger]

probably depends on where you are and if the power company will be nice enough to do it, those transformers will probably feed more than just your house, so it may affect your neighbors power too, not a lineman but an electrician that has been caught in instances where power has been relocated due to the resident complaining, once again i dont know if every power company will do that but you could call the power company that is listed on your meter on your house, ask them if they can do it and if they can see what you have to do from your end

[@femakampfcounselor8466]

They probably put it there on purpose to extort more of your money.

[@wendydavis6414]

So these emit EMF? How do you measure it. I have one 10 foot from my house, is it dangerous?

[@junkcivic]

They do not emit emf lol 😂

[@femakampfcounselor8466]

Junk Civic stop lying

[@benguensche]

@@junkcivic anytime we have current, we necessarily have an electromagnetic field

[@LeaningTowerOfCheese]

Came here to try and figure out why the same pad mounted transformer keeps blowing every 3 months in my neighborhood.

[@Impedancenetwork]

Why is the fuck would you think you would find that answer ANYWHERE on the internet? Lots of reasons can cause a transformer to fail but the most common reason is a series of phase to phase or line to ground faults that keep heating the transformer to the point of mechanical failure of the windings. The actual failure mode of the windings are just too many to enumerate. The first one could have blown up 3 months after install because the transformer was faulty from the manufacturer or the technicians installed it incorrectly or damaged it during install. I mean the list goes on and on. Don't depend on this fuck-tard to explain that to you.

[@austinbrown2726]

@@Impedancenetwork damn

[@robertr2174]

Yall must be pulling too much.

[@charlottepalazzo930]

But it’s 38 Surrey Road Wanganui New Zealand power pole

[@JoseAntonio-tt2mb]

Fuga de corrente.

[@gustavogbbrown334]

the arrester is too close to the secondary connectors (lv), thanks for the tip

[@user78405]

lots of cons in pad than on the pole...what gives ??

[@leerman22]

The lack of overhead powerlines is worth it to some residences.

[@williamdavis3128]

It keeps me busy locating underground power for contractors homeowners and the power company especially finding the fiber optic network the power company uses that's always fun to find

[@johnclyne6350]

Rubber gloves? Absolutely! Rubber Sleeves?

[@cnftnf]

I would say they came after somebody got killed by not having them. Better safe than sorry.

[@johnclyne6350]

@@cnftnf Actually it’s company policy where I work. The expression is “lock to lock”. Rubber gloves from the moment we cut the disposable lock to installing the new disposable lock. A coworker opened a 3 phase pad once years ago & the energized elbow was off the bushing well. Hence why the customer was reporting part power. As he opened the high voltage compartment the elbow slid out of the “flower pot” & fell onto the other energized elbows. A high energy flash ensued & if he had not been wearing his rubber gloves? He might have been electrocuted. Remember electricity follows ALL paths to ground. Even through a moist human body touching a steel cabinet.

[@abdia5679]

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[@trolojolo6178]

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