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Transformer 11Kv - High Resistance Valve

10/18/2012 5:31 AM

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Kindly advice That one of my Transformer 11Kv / 415 V - ( 1500KVA ) - earth resistance valve showing 10.67 ohms . please tell me that what are reason earth resistance will go high and what to be done to take down the valve.

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Re: Transformer 11Kv - high resistance Valve

10/18/2012 6:22 AM

Power down the transformer, check all joints on the earth conductor, for corrosion & poor contacts.

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10/18/2012 7:22 AM

...then find all the earth rods and matting, and empty a road tanker full of seawater onto each one. If seawater is unavailable, cow urine makes a tolerable substitute.

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10/18/2012 4:13 PM

... and if you're short of cows, get all your friends together ...

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Re: Transformer 11Kv - High Resistance Valve

10/18/2012 4:15 PM

What was it before, and what has changed on or near the transformer site since the last and current measurements?

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Re: Transformer 11Kv - High Resistance Valve

10/19/2012 1:30 AM

What type of earth rod is used,howmany years ago it was installed,did you measure the resistivity of the soil,were periodic readings taken,try earth enhancing material.

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