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What is a Pole Mount Transformer?
We see them every day, without even knowing what they are……just hanging around. Different styles, and colours. My son asked me one day while driving, “what’s that thing hanging on the pole”, I proceeded to get all technical about how transformers work and how big they...
Power Transformers Devoltage Training Centre
Power Transformers has been supplying, installing and maintaining MV switchgear and transformers for more than 30 years. Our staff has built up knowledge of installation, service, repair and operating all old and new type of MV Switchgear over this period of time, as...
Power Transformers at African Utility Week
For the uninitiated, The African Utility Week is an industrial exhibition focusing on power, energy, water, oil & gas sectors, held at the Cape Town Convention Centre in May. Once again, the Power Transformers (Pty) Ltd experience of the African...
Meet Gunther
Director Günther Tonitz “Life is a song, sometimes we cry it but mostly we must sing it” – Gunther (When I was seriously challenged in my life, this is a saying that kept me standing). Who is Günther Tonitz? I love to read and have a vast subject list...
Meet Berndt
Managing Director Berndt Tonitz “Hard work spotlights the character of people: Some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, some don’t turn up at all Since I started with the Power Transformers, 32 years ago, my strength always lay in not being afraid...
Dry Type Transformers – The Alternative Solution
A Dry type transformers is a transformer that is naturally cooled with normal and or forced air that flows over and between the windings.
Meet Eddie
Director Eddie Hermanus Who is Eddie Hermanus? “Husband, Father, Grandfather, Business Partner, Avid reader, Cooking enthusiast, WP, Stormers and Springbok rugby supporter” How long have you been in the electrical industry?“Since 1988” In what capacity were you...
Transformer Maintenance
Let’s face it, buying medium voltage equipment is expensive, with units costing up into the hundreds of thousands of rand’s. That’s why maintenance on your transformers, switchgear and miniature substations is essential, a lot like servicing your car is.