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MAKPOWER
February 14, 2026

Why Transformers Should Be Dehydrated After Long Storage

Transformers rarely fail while sitting idle. Problems surface when power returns.

Moisture that built up quietly during storage often shows itself only after energisation. You may see risin

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MAKPOWER
February 7, 2026

Why Some Transformers Run Hot Even When Loads Are Normal

A rising top-oil reading without a matching load spike can feel confusing.

You've checked the load charts. Nothing seems out of range. And yet the unit keeps running hotter than usual, some

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MAKPOWER
January 23, 2026

What Makes Transformer Overhauls Different from Routine Repairs

A quick repair can help restore output, but it rarely shows the full picture. If the issue keeps returning (or if several faults are stacking up), your unit might be showing deeper signs of fatigue

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MAKPOWER
January 16, 2026

How Oil Leaks Start in Industrial Transformers (And Why They’re Easy to Miss)

Transformer oil doesn’t just cool. It insulates. It preserves internal paper. It signals problems.

So when oil leaks (even slowly), it changes how the unit performs and how much risk

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MAKPOWER
January 9, 2026

Why Power Factor Correction Matters for Transformer Health

Some transformer problems look like load issues. Others look like insulation fatigue. But underneath both, the real cause may sit quietly in the background: poor power factor.

Many industri

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MAKPOWER
January 2, 2026

What to Check in a Transformer Before Restarting After a Plant Shutdown

Unexpected shutdowns and planned halts leave behind different kinds of risk.

Some transformers sit cold for weeks, others hold residual heat in their cores or tanks. Either way, bringing on

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