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    As with any equipment, transformers need to be maintained in order to keep

    running properly and to make sure that you get the full-service life possible
    out of them. Maintaining your transformers can be time-consuming, because
    there are items that need to be frequently checked and others that need to
    be inspected weekly, monthly, semi-annually and annually. At VCM Solutions,
    we can perform this maintenance for you. However, if you’re not working
    with us, or are just curious about what it takes to maintain transformers, here
    is a preventive maintenance checklist you can use.

    Transformer Maintenance Checklist


    Items that need to be inspected hourly:
    1. Winding temperature
    2. Ambient temperature
    3. Oil temperature (unless it’s a dry-type transformer, then see below)
    4. Load in amps
    5. Voltage
    Items that need to be inspected daily:
    1. Oil level in the transformer (if it is low, you should add in more oil and
    also discover whether there is a leak)
    2. Oil level in the bushing
    3. Oil level in the OLTC conservator (either a gauge or sight window will
    show you the level. If it is low, simply top it up with new oil)
    4. Dehydrating breather (you must check both that the air passages are
    free and the color of the active agent. Pink means the charge needs to
    be changed)
    5. Relief diaphragm
    6. Cool fan
    7. Bearing motor (lubricate it and check the contacts. If the contacts have
    worn, they should be replaced)
    8. Operating mechanism
    Items that need to be checked quarterly or every four months:
    1. Bushings (clean them and replace if they have cracked)
    2. Oil in transformer (not just the levels this time. Quarterly you should
    check the dielectric strength and water content of the oil. The quality
    may need to be restored.)
    Items that need to be checked at the end of 5000 operations, or
    yearly:
    1. Oil in the diverter switch of OLTC
    Items that need to be checked yearly:
    1. Oil in the transformer (this time check the acidity resistivity, tan delta
    and sludge. It may need to be filtered or replaced entirely)
    2. Oil-filled condenser bushing
    3. Gasket joints (may need to be tightened to avoid uneven pressure)
    4. Cable boxes
    5. Relays alarm and other circuits
    6. Painting
    7. Earth resistance
    Down the line, after your transformer has been running for many years, you
    may need to add additional checks to this list, to measure the performance
    of the transformer and other things.

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    What About Dry-Type Transformers?


    Dry-type transformers rely on air to cool the system, and this difference
    means that they have slightly different maintenance needs. First, dry-type
    transformers need to have dry windings. Moisture and high humidity can de-
    energize areas, just as extreme fluctuations in temperature can. Your dry-
    type transformer may have additional maintenance needs. Reach out to us
    to discuss them.
    The longevity of your transformer depends on its maintenance. Trust the
    experts at VCM Solutions to maintain your transformers. Reach out to us to
    discuss your transformer inspection, maintenance, and safety check needs
    today.

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