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Load Tap Changers: Vital to Your Critical Power Assets

As industries grow and expand, their power requirements also increase. In today’s world, there is an increasing need for reliable and efficient electricity distribution networks for many industrial applications. Load tap changers (LTC) are an integral part of the electrical power systems and play a critical role in ensuring that the power delivered is continuous, stable, and reliable. 

LTCs play a vital role in ensuring the stability and resilience of electrical power systems. They improve the efficiency of transformers, allowing them to adjust their output voltage, leading to better regulation and control. This enhances the system’s reliability and enables it to withstand voltage fluctuations. LTCs also reduce the risk of power outages and improve power quality, which is essential in modern power generation architecture, where a power interruption can translate into significant financial losses. 

LTCs require routine maintenance to ensure proper operation and avoid damage to other components of the system. Maintenance involves regularly inspecting the LTC for signs of wear and tear and cleaning it to remove any accumulated debris or dust. Any broken or damaged parts must be immediately replaced to avoid the risk of system failure. 

As your National Partners in power, our involvement in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) was key to our commitment to excellence and expertise in the electrical industry. Being affiliated with IBEW/NECA demonstrates our dedication to professionalism, craftsmanship, and the advancement of the electrical trade. It is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to providing expectational electrical services and solutions.  

Our work was recently recognized on the Electrical Connection website. (https://www.electricalconnection.org/news/electrical-connection-ibewneca-in-the-news-570)