Pacific Crest Transformers, Inc. (PCT) is a leader in the design and construction of liquid-filled distribution and specialty transformers. PCT is a forward-thinking, innovative company that leverages 90 years of experience to meet the demands of a continually changing marketplace with custom-built solutions.
The PCT Blog is part of our ongoing efforts to create awareness about the energy situation in the US, and the need for more efficient and ecologically aware ways of meeting future energy demands. We have been deeply committed to building ‘green’ energy-efficient power infrastructure from the early 1980s. The PCT Blog should help us share our knowledge – and learn from the community as well.
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Even though energy transformers typically deal with hazardous levels of electricity, they are often located in or near fairly public places. Their safety is thus a matter of much concern. For this reason, requirements for electrical transformers and employees working with them are included in ...

Posted On: Thursday 28 January 2010, 08:53 AM
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If your company is planning to invest in a power transformer, it is best to get as well acquainted with these devices as possible, before you ask for quotes and go about buying one. A transformer is a complex and vital component of power transmission and once installed, its life could span ...

Tagged: distribution transformer, pacific crest transformers, transformer design, transformer manufacturing, custom transformers, specialty transformer, padmount, station, substation, liquid filled transformers
Posted On: Monday 30 November 2009, 09:14 AM
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The century-old power grid is the US is the largest interconnected machine on Earth. It consists of more than 9,200 electricity generating units, with more than 1,000,000 megawatts of generating capacity connected to more than 300,000 miles of transmission lines. Holding this mammoth ...

Tagged: distribution transformer, pacific crest transformers, transformer design, transformer manufacturing, custom transformers, specialty transformer, padmount, station, substation, liquid filled transformers
Posted On: Tuesday 27 October 2009, 10:38 AM
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According to Red Herring Inc., energy demands in the US are likely to surge by 32% in 2015. But even after being one of the highest energy consuming economies in the world, the US has come full circle. It is now one of the more aggressive nations in promoting alternative energy technologies. ...

Tagged: Power Infrastructure, PCT, Pacific Crest Transformers, energy | 3 Comments
Posted On: Wednesday 16 September 2009, 11:35 AM
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The US electric grid is a mammoth, complex network of independently owned and operated power plants and transmission lines. Most of the currently available infrastructure was put in place across the 1950s and 60s. Its sheer age is now earning commentary like this, on NPR:
"The U.S. power ...

Tagged: Power Infrastructure, PCT, Pacific Crest Transformers, energy
Posted On: Sunday 16 August 2009, 09:17 PM
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