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What is a transformer? A transformer is an electrical apparatus designed to convert one voltage configuration to another. Electricity is delivered to a facility by the utility at a high voltage. A transformer will "step-down" that voltage to a lower voltage that heavy motors and air handling equipment can use. More transformers will step the voltage down again for lighting and appliance loads. In a large building like a school there may be more than one transformer. The number of transformers in a facility will depend on the size of a facility. A transformer is always on, even when the facility is not being used and the lights are off. A transformer has no moving parts and is a completely static solid state device, which ensures under normal conditions, a long and trouble-free life. |