Articles
July 31, 2023
A step-up transformer raises output voltage and a step-down transformer lowers output voltage. Learn more about step-up and step-down units and reverse feeding.
July 20, 2023
Maddox Industrial Transformer opened a new 45,000 square foot production facility in Batavia, OH, their fourth major production facility in the United States.
June 28, 2023
An autotransformer is an electrical transformer that uses a single coil to adjust voltage, meaning there's no isolation between primary & secondary circuits.
June 23, 2023
A transformer nameplate provides essential information about the unit’s capabilities and operational parameters to professionals, technicians, and users.
June 9, 2023
Transformer voltage taps and tap changers allow you to adjust the transformer's input voltage rating so you can maintain the correct secondary voltage.
June 6, 2023
A transformer load break switch (LBOR switch) turns the transformer's power on or off. Learn about 2 and 4-position switches and their different types.
May 25, 2023
The transformer supply chain is a mess right now. Remanufacturing transformers helps Maddox beat supply chain delays and get transformers to customers quickly.
May 22, 2023
Transformers have monitoring devices such as gauges, sample valves, and test ports to help identify issues in the transformer before they become critical.
May 2, 2023
Bayonet fuses play a crucial role in protecting transformers as well as preventing damage to electrical systems. Learn what they are and why they are important.