Articles
March 31, 2023
Oil cools a transformer's windings. Types of transformer oil include mineral oil, FR3® fluid, and silicone oil. Find out which is best for your transformer.
March 28, 2023
What bushing layout do you need for your substation transformer? The layout will depend on the bushing location, phasing, and type of terminal enclosures.
February 24, 2023
What kind of bushings do you need on your padmount transformer? Check out our padmount bushings guide to learn about different bushing types and applications.
December 20, 2022
Discover different types of transformers & their applications, including liquid-filled, dry-type, padmount, substation, polemount, and submersible transformers.
November 15, 2022
Overview of the common tests performed on transformers, including Winding Resistance, Megger, Transformer Turns Ratio, Load-Loss, Leak Tests, and others.
November 1, 2022
Is a copper or aluminum transformer coil better? Both are equally reliable and durable winding conductors. Aluminum is lower in cost. Copper is 20% heavier.
October 18, 2022
Maddox Transformer has been one of the US's fastest-growing private companies for four years in a row! See our stock of new and reconditioned transformers.
September 28, 2022
A loop feed transformer can accommodate both radial and loop distribution systems, whereas radial feed transformers almost always appear in radial systems.
September 14, 2022
When choosing a general purpose low voltage dry type transformer (below 600v), you'll need to consider phase type, kVA rating, and input and output voltage.