What Happens If You Delay Transformer Oil Filtration

Transformer oil isn’t just filler — it’s essential. It insulates live components, controls temperature, and safeguards equipment from internal faults. Delaying filtration doesn’t just impact performance; it increases the risk of downtime, costly repairs, and safety incidents.

Without clean oil, a transformer can’t run reliably. Contaminated oil accelerates ageing and damages winding insulation. Ideally, oil should be filtered or replaced every two years — or earlier, depending on load and operating hours.

Why Clean Oil Matters Transformer oil has two critical functions:

• Insulation: Prevents arcing and short circuits between high‑voltage parts.
• Cooling: Transfers heat away to avoid hotspots.

Consequences of Skipping or Delaying Filtration

• Moisture Accumulation: Oil absorbs moisture from the environment, lowering dielectric strength and making internal flashover more likely.
• Insulation Breakdown: Contaminated oil can’t properly insulate, increasing the risk of winding failure.
• Sludge Build‑up: Oxidation and particles form sludge, which blocks cooling ducts and leads to overheating.
• Higher Internal Stress: Hotspots weaken insulation and shorten transformer life, sometimes leading to catastrophic failure.

The Real Cost

• Unplanned outages and production losses
• Expensive repairs or rewinding
• Complete transformer replacement in severe cases
• Safety hazards, including fire or explosion

How Pooja Electrotech Supports You

• On‑site high‑vacuum filtration to restore oil properties
• Detailed oil testing: moisture content, acidity, and dielectric strength
• Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) to keep maintenance on track

Don’t Wait for a Breakdown Regular oil filtration is essential preventive maintenance — just like changing engine oil in a car. Delay it, and the risk grows.

Book a filtration service at www.poojaelectrotech.com or message us for a consultation.

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