By implementing the simple safety measures, one can maintain a safe working environment for both the equipment and the electricians. Hence, why not pay attention to the simple measures while working for transformers that can keep our health, equipment and our work safe? The following transformer safety guidelines and practices can be followed for working with all types of electric transformers
Checking the transformer before use
Transformers should be checked for presence of any faulty parts before installation. It is vital to carry out simple yet effective tasks like checking for any burnt smell, checking for cables or plugs, checking for presence of cracked cords or plugs and check for presence of any loose or misaligned parts. It may not be the most fun part, some might even consider it tedious and boring but this initial step while installing and working on transformers will ensure a long life and long lasting quality.
Installation must be done with the help of a certified electrician
In general, people often have a habit of getting cheaper services that lack quality or finesse. Same is the case while talking about installing transformers in Nepal. We see people usually getting inexperienced and amateur electricians as their services can be afforded in lower rates compared to the certified electricians who can install machines and equipment better. However, such an approach may prove to be costly as both health of the worker will be at risk and also maximum use and efficiency may not be attained when inexperienced people install transformers.
Regular checking
If timely checking is not done, even a simple defect may even grow more and more serious over time. This might even result in the overall breakdown or failure of the transformer. So, a thorough and timely checking needs to be done to ensure that your transformer is working at its best. You can further check out further articles to get a better idea about our products and services right here.
Providing proper safety equipment and information
While working in transformers in Nepal, we often see workers ill equipped or some even working without any proper equipment. People should be made to know about the consequences that might follow when working on transformers with lack of equipment.
Any additional or maintenance tasks that may be carried out in a transformer should only be undertaken after the equipment is properly shut down. Even after shutting down the system, it is essential to check for presence of any kind of leakage or presence of horse current in the system. It is only after a full check, the de-energized transformer will be ok to work on without any risk or hazard.
Grounding and current protection
Another important factor to keep in mind is that no modifications should be made in electric transformers over current protection. The overcurrent protection should be maintained at the right level as the standards given on the equipment.
Choosing a suitable environment
Also, inspections should be made from time to time to ensure that no unnecessary bolts, nuts and other spare parts are present in the transformer. These unnecessary parts may reduce the transformer’s working and in some cases may even cause damage to it.
Balance overloading and keeping a caution sign
Caution signs should also be placed in places having transformers as it will warn people to stay away from those areas and a lot of potential hazards will be averted. Also, if any irregularities are discovered in the transformers, it should be shut off completely before analyzing the malfunctioning part.
Although a transformer is an important device which helps to provide energy for any home and office, we should not forget that a transformer is a very powerful device and one is prone to many risks while operating on it. Especially, people should be made aware about how to safely use transformers in Nepal as due to illiteracy, many people may take risks and put their lives in danger. By following the above tips and tricks, one can prevent any hazardous risk to themselves and to the transformers while also getting the most out of these amazing electric machines. You can even check out the transformers manufactured by BN Mahto Group if you want to get hold of the best distribution transformer.