Transformers are critical to any operation’s long-term success. That is why it is critical to be proactive in replacing your transformer. A quality transformer should last for a decade, but lower-quality builds frequently fail much sooner. Time and money can be wasted if a transformer fails. Examine your dry-type transformer for any of the following warning signs. If your transformer exhibits any of these symptoms, it’s time to replace it.
Dry-Type Transformer- Definition
Dry-type transformers are those that use air as the dielectric medium between the windings and the core.
A dry transformer’s windings and core are sealed in an air-filled tank rather than immersed in liquid. Unlike oil-filled transformers, dry transformers are not damaged by short circuits, vibrations, or temperature changes.
Dry transformers are used when there is no risk of electrical short circuits or dangerous voltages. Dry transformers are frequently used in residential installations where the transformer is indoors but the wiring it serves is outside or exposed to the elements. A dry transformer may be preferable to an oil-filled transformer if you live in an area prone to lightning strikes or flooding. Vajra Transpower is a transformer manufacturer in Hyderabad that provides dependable transformers. Some of the signs that your transforms need to be repaired are listed below.
- It’s Unusually Noisy
Don’t dismiss a strange noise coming from your transformer. If it makes a louder sound than usual, contact a specialist to assess its health. Changes in the tone or pitch of other noises can also be a distress signal. Listen to your transformer because it will likely warn you when a failure is on the way.
- Vibration Changes
Transformers will naturally vibrate, but if they become extremely shakey, this could indicate that their parts are beginning to wear down. Anti-vibration rubber pads sit beneath the front and back runners of your dry-type transformer. These will wear out and no longer provide any cushioning or shock absorption. Extra vibration, in addition to being a sign that your transformer is getting older, poses a risk of damage to other parts of your transformer.
- Insulation Color Changes
The color of your transformer’s insulation can provide useful information about its overall health. One of the most common causes of transformer failure is heat. When transformers have been running hot for an extended period of time, the color of the insulation changes, making it much darker than when the transformer was new. You can assess the insulation color of your transformer by inspecting the outside of the windings near the top as well as the inner sections. Because hot air rises, the tops of the coils will appear darker than the bottoms. If the difference between the bottom and top of the coils is significant, it indicates that your transformer has been exposed to excessive heat for an extended period of time.
- Signs of a Surge
A surge may cause obvious damage to your transformer, but it may also cause more subtle damage that will cause problems later on. If the coils of your transformer have shifted or rotated on the glastic blocks or pressing plates, your unit has experienced a surge and should be evaluated by a transformer professional.
Don’t wait if your transformer exhibits any of these warning signs. Vajra Transpower’s transformer experts can replace or repair your transformer regardless of the original manufacturer. Give us a call and we’ll start talking about getting you a transformer that will last for years.
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Vajra Transpower, a leading distribution transformer manufacturer in Hyderabad, India, is committed to manufacturing dependable and robust transformers that ensure the highest level of safety by regulating stepping up and stepping down voltages to the required levels. Because of our inherent design, we can use circuits that are completely independent of the electricity or lighting grounds.
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