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MAKPOWER
December 13, 2025

How Load Fluctuations Shorten a Transformer’s Life

Every arc or induction furnace draws power in bursts. You hear it when the cycle kicks in. You see it in the readings. Transformers in these environments do more than supply current. They take the

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MAKPOWER
December 5, 2025

How Dust and Debris Lead to Surface Tracking on Transformers

Outdoor transformers work in places that rarely stay clean. Dust settles quietly. Soot drifts in from traffic or nearby industry. Over time, those particles sit on insulation that was designed to s

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MAKPOWER
November 28, 2025

The First 5 Things to Check After a Transformer Has Been Idle for Months

Idle equipment gathers more than just dust. It absorbs moisture, loses calibration, and may shift ever so slightly just from thermal cycles or air movement.

A transformer that’s been

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MAKPOWER
November 21, 2025

What to Do When a Transformer Trips Without Warning

Unexpected trips always feel abrupt. One moment the system is stable, the next you’re chasing alarms and loss of load. It pulls attention fast, especially if there’s no clear fault visi

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MAKPOWER
November 14, 2025

What Causes Uneven Heating in Transformer Windings

Uneven heating rarely appears suddenly. It builds slowly as the transformer continues to run under load.

Sometimes the temperature rise stays within operating limits, yet one part of the wi

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MAKPOWER
November 7, 2025

When It Makes Sense to Rent a Transformer Instead of Buying One

Not every transformer requirement is permanent.

Some setups only need power support for a fixed stretch of time. Others run into emergencies or delays and need a fast solution while waiting

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