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Field notes from the grid
How-tos, lessons from the field, and straight talk about transformers — written by the people who build and service them.
Distribution TransformersDon’t Skip This Padmount Transformer Maintenance Checklist
Sep 2025 · 4 min read
Distribution TransformersWhen to Repair or Replace a Transformer: The Question No One Asks
Sep 2025 · 6 min read
Distribution TransformersWhere to Buy Electrical Transformers: 6 Factors to Consider
Sep 2025 · 6 min read
Service & MaintenanceHow to Choose the Right Transformer kVA Rating for Your Electrical Needs
Apr 2025 · 7 min read
Distribution TransformersA Behind-the-Scenes Look at Distribution Transformer Manufacturing Processes
Jan 2025 · 7 min read
Distribution TransformersUnderstanding Losses and Efficiency in Electrical Power Distribution Transformers
Jan 2025 · 5 min read
Distribution TransformersWhy Padmounted Transformers Are the Best Choice for Underground Power Distribution
Jan 2025 · 6 min read
Service & MaintenanceWhy Distribution Substation Transformers are Important for Large-Scale Industrial Projects
Nov 2024 · 6 min read
Distribution TransformersThe Advantages of Dry-Type Distribution Transformers in Harsh and Indoor Environments
Nov 2024 · 7 min read
Distribution TransformersHow Electrical Substation Transformers Impact Energy Savings
Nov 2024 · 5 min read
Service & MaintenanceChoosing the Right Transformer Supplier: Key Factors to Consider
Oct 2024 · 5 min read
Service & MaintenanceStrategic Applications of Reconditioned Transformers for Sale
Oct 2024 · 4 min read
Service & MaintenanceHow Custom Transformers Offer Efficient Power Distribution Tailored to Your Needs
Sep 2024 · 6 min read
Service & MaintenanceExploring Different Types of Transformers for Industrial Applications
Sep 2024 · 7 min read
Service & MaintenanceThe Role of Pad Mounted Transformers in Modern Power Systems
Sep 2024 · 7 min read
Service & MaintenanceDistribution Transformer Procurement: 10 Tips to Expedite Your Approval and Purchasing Process
Aug 2024 · 5 min read
Service & MaintenanceHow to Find the Right Medium Voltage Transformer for Your Industry
Aug 2024 · 6 min read
Service & MaintenanceDistribution Transformer Maintenance: Guide to Maximizing Lifespan and Performance
Aug 2024 · 6 min read
Field NotesBitcoin Mining: Transformers and Maximum Uptime
Sep 2023 · 3 min read
Field NotesTransformer Maintenance: Field Service Guide
Jun 2023 · 6 min read
Field NotesThe Kool Aid Man: JCL’s Chris Waite
May 2023 · 2 min read
Field NotesSolar Power: Small Scale to Mass Production
Nov 2022 · 6 min read
Field NotesThe History of American Electric Cooperatives
Oct 2022 · 5 min read
Field NotesSolar Energy vs. Traditional Utilities
Sep 2022 · 7 min read
Field NotesBehind the Scenes: Electric Utilities Explained
Aug 2022 · 5 min read
Field NotesFrom Power Plant to You
Aug 2022 · 4 min read
Field NotesExtreme Weather and the Electric Grid
Jul 2022 · 6 min read
Field NotesThe US Electric Grid: America's Heartbeat
Jul 2022 · 7 min read
Field NotesAmerican Energy: A Brief History
Jun 2022 · 7 min read
Field Notes"Let's Get Physical" (An Inside Look at a Crypto Mining Rig)
Jun 2022 · 8 min read
Field NotesWhat IS Cryptocurrency?
Jun 2022 · 7 min read
Field NotesWe Are Innovators (Energy Industry Innovations Part 4)
Jun 2022 · 4 min read
Field NotesThe Power of Movement (Energy Industry Innovations Part 3)
May 2022 · 8 min read
Field NotesPower From Plants (Energy Industry Innovations Part 2)
May 2022 · 7 min read
Field NotesEnergy Industry Innovations (Part 1)
May 2022 · 9 min read
Field NotesWhat to Expect When You're Expecting (Service and Repair)
Apr 2022 · 5 min read
Field NotesSustainability in the Transformer Industry
Apr 2022 · 6 min read
Field NotesReconditioned Transformers
Apr 2022 · 6 min read
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