Because transformers are so important for electrical distribution, you likely want to make sure that your is performing as efficiently as possible. If you have issues with your transformer,  your heavy construction equipment might not work as well as you would prefer and you might end up having to pay more than the power is really worth. This can cut into your profits, which is a problem. Once you install a transformer, it is never turned off and will be consuming energy the entire time it is not broken. Here are some tips for improving your transformer efficiency so that your power losses are reduced as much as possible.

1. Increase Your Voltage

The first thing that you can try to do is increase the voltage that is going through your transformer. The reason why you want to increase the overall voltage that your transformer is under is due to the fact that a higher voltage results in a lower current. When you have a steady, low current, you end up having less power losses across the board. Increasing voltage is the best way to decrease currents. Talk to your electrical company to figure out if you can change your transformer so that it produces a higher voltage level. The power that the utility company will send through the area will change based on what is necessary. It could be transformed to a lower voltage in a residential area and then pumped up to a higher voltage for manufacturing districts. It should be relatively simple to change the voltage of your transformer so that less energy is lost. 

2. Increase the Wire Width

The next thing that you can do is increase the width of wires that are going through your building and the transformer itself. The reason for this is that a wire can only handle so much power. If it is narrow, there is going to be a lot of resistance if you are trying to push a lot of power through it. By increasing the width of the wire, you can decrease the resistance of the power transfer, therefore decreasing the potential power losses. 

For more information, talk to a company that specializes in transformer repair. They will be able to come to your company's location and assess the specific situation that you are dealing with. From there, they will advise the best level of wire and voltage for your situation.