Are you looking to upgrade your company's transformers? Perhaps you have installed new equipment recently or you need more power to help you ramp up production. Whatever the reason you are contacting your local transformer suppliers for a quote may be, you may want to have a basic understanding of some common transformer terms in order to make your search for new transformers easier for both you and your supplier's sales rep. Here are some important transformer terms and what you need to know about them.

Input Voltage

Transformers are capable of handling different levels of incoming voltage. The input voltage is the amount of power or electrical current coming down from the power line and into your new transformer. You can call your electric company to get this information if you are not sure, or you can take a look at your building's other transformers to see if you can find a label with this information.

Output Voltage

While input voltage is the current going into the transformer from the power line, the output voltage is what the transformer is then sending back out into the equipment or devices that you need powered. You'll need to know some basic facts about the kinds of equipment or devices your company is using. You don't want to send more voltage out of the transformer than your devices are capable of handling or you are going to risk damage to your equipment. Conversely, not outputting enough voltage may leave you with equipment that won't even turn on or operate at all.

Power Rating

While the voltage that is coming into and going back out of the transformer is normally consistent, power surges do happen from time to time. The power rating is the maximum amount of power your transformer is capable of handling. Not having a high enough power rating may leave you with a damaged transformer if there is a spike and the transformer can't handle it.

Hz Frequency

AC power operates at different Hz frequencies in different parts of the world. If you are in the United States, it's likely this frequency is 60 Hz. But depending on your equipment and what you need to do with it, it's possible you might need a transformer that can work with a different Hz frequency.

Contact a Local Transformer Supplier for Everything You Need

Ramping up your business with more electronics or electrically-powered equipment is exciting, but you need to make sure you have the capability to run your new devices safely. A local transformer supplier, such as Tarbell Associates, can take a look at your situation, recommend the right kind of transformers and any other transformer supplies you might need. Reach out today to get started.

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