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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. [...]
Maintenance,
3 Avoidable Electric Motor Issues
The following article was previously published by Utilities Tech Outlook. Read the original article here. Electric [...]
Maintenance, Motors,
Why Are IR Windows So Important?
A common question we get regarding our custom switchgear is “Why are IR windows so important”? This video shows [...]
Switchgear,
4 Common AC Motor Issues
Electrical AC motor issues can arise from a variety of causes and, if ignored, may result in equipment inefficiency or [...]
Maintenance, Motors,
7 Reasons to Choose Southwest Electric as Your Transformer Manufacturer
You may recognize Southwest Electric Co. as a go-to substation service provider, a custom manufacturer of switchgear, [...]
Transformers,
Top 5 Switchgear Preventative Maintenance Must-do’s
If your facility’s priorities involve safety, extending equipment life, or meeting a budget, mastering [...]
Maintenance, Switchgear,
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 [...]