What we buy
Ranges we buy on this page
Transformer Buyers NC buys used, surplus, failed and obsolete 112.5 kVA transformers anywhere in North Carolina. This page covers identification, inspection and removal of this size, especially three-phase padmount units serving retail centers or small plants.
Plant engineers, facility directors and demolition crews can use it to prepare nameplate records, check access around enclosure doors and document oil condition before a disconnected unit leaves the pad.
| Phase | kVA | Voltage | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 or 3-phase | 112.5 kVA | up to 34.5 kV | Liquid or dry |
| 3-phase | 50 - 20,000 kVA | 46 kV | Liquid or dry |
Who we buy from
Six kinds of seller
- Recyclers
- Electrical contractors
- Equipment dealers
- End users
- Demo contractors
- Distributors
Fast offers
A written offer the same business day, based on your photographs.
Dedicated logistics
Our own crew, trailer and crane, not a brokered haul.
No broker fees
One buyer from first call to cleared pad, with nothing skimmed.
How it works
Six steps from photograph to payment
- 01
Take pictures
Photograph the nameplate, the inside of the cabinet and the tank from both ends. Four frames on a phone are enough to price most units.
- 02
Send them to us
Email or text the photographs with the site address and whether the unit is still energised. We reply the same business day with questions or a number.
- 03
Review the offer
The offer names the unit, the site, the price and the pickup window. It is written, dated and good for thirty days unless the unit changes hands.
- 04
We schedule freight
A crew, a trailer and a crane if the pad needs one. You get the date and the arrival window, and the site does not have to close for it.
- 05
Testing on arrival
Winding resistance, insulation resistance and a turns ratio check, plus oil analysis where the unit is liquid-filled. Results travel with the unit.
- 06
Get paid
Payment is released against the signed bill of sale and the scale ticket, by check or ACH, with the paperwork copy left on site.
What we handle
The parts sellers dread
Rigging
Crane, skates and a route survey for anything that will not roll onto a trailer.
Oil containment
Pans, absorbent and a spill plan before a drain plug is touched.
Bill of sale
A document that clears a lien, a lease or a bankruptcy file, not a handwritten note.
PCB paperwork
Testing and manifesting for pre-1979 oil, handled before the unit moves.
On the ground
The 112.5 kVA class
A 112.5 kVA nameplate describes apparent power capacity, not the actual demand of the connected building. On a three-phase padmount, record the manufacturer, serial number, impedance and winding connection along with the rating.
A readable plate prevents confusion with adjacent equipment on the same service.
This page focuses on the liquid-filled padmount configuration associated with a retail center or small plant. A 112.5 kVA dry-type unit needs different inspection and handling information.
Identify the construction before sending photographs, especially if an enclosure hides the core and coils.
Local reality
Typical North Carolina applications
At a North Carolina retail center, a 112.5 kVA three-phase padmount may serve lighting, refrigeration and smaller mechanical loads. Establish whether the unit belongs to the property owner or the serving utility. Its location behind a store does not establish ownership.
A small plant in Greensboro or Gastonia may have this size feeding a separate production area rather than the entire facility. Before removal, reconcile the transformer designation with the one-line diagram. Confirm that no shared circuit still depends on its secondary terminals.
Around the site
Shipping weight and footprint
For the 112.5 kVA padmount configuration discussed here, shipping weight is roughly 1,000 to 1,600 pounds. Treat that range as preliminary planning information.
The nameplate, manufacturer drawing or verified scale record should establish the actual load, including oil and the attached enclosure.
Measure the tank and cabinet rather than estimating footprint from the concrete pad. Include radiators, hinges and projecting lifting points in the dimensions. A 112.5 kVA unit can fit its pad yet exceed a narrow gate opening once the transport route is measured.
Where it sits
Rigging and load-out
Plan this 112.5 kVA removal around a 10-ton crane, with the lift checked against its load chart at the required radius. Crane designation alone does not establish lifting capacity at the pad.
Inspect designated lifting points and keep slings clear of bushings and radiators.
The enclosure doors have to open fully so qualified personnel can reach terminations and complete disconnection. At a retail loading lane, parked trailers or bollards may block that swing. Verify isolation, cable clearance, crane setup space and truck access before scheduling the lift.
On the ground
Primary and secondary voltages
Read both voltage ratings directly from the 112.5 kVA nameplate. A three-phase unit might have a 12,470-volt primary and a 208Y/120-volt secondary, but those values are not interchangeable with other configurations.
Record the tap position and connection diagram rather than relying on cabinet appearance.
For a small plant with 480Y/277-volt distribution, confirm that the secondary rating matches the drawing and terminal markings. Photograph primary elbows, secondary bushings and fuse labels when safely accessible.
Missing voltage information can leave an otherwise identifiable 112.5 kVA unit technically unresolved.
Local reality
Inspection and oil test
Inspect the 112.5 kVA tank for leaking gaskets, damaged radiators, corrosion at the base and cracked bushings. Record whether failure involved a bayonet fuse, an external cable fault or suspected winding damage.
Do not describe a failed unit as operational because its cabinet looks intact.
For an oil-filled 112.5 kVA unit, provide existing dielectric-strength, moisture and PCB records if available. Sampling requires an appropriate procedure and qualified personnel; opening a drain casually can introduce contamination.
Match every laboratory report to the serial number and note the sample date.
Around the site
Valuation for this size
Assessment of a 112.5 kVA transformer starts with its identity and documented condition. Useful records include the nameplate photograph, ownership authorization, service history and oil reports. A complete unit with intact bushings presents a different recovery task from a tank with missing components.
Removal conditions also shape the assessment for this size. A 1,600-pound padmount behind a fenced Raleigh service court requires different preparation from an accessible unit already disconnected in a yard.
Describe door clearance, lifting-point condition and any restrictions on crane placement accurately.
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Questions
Straight answers
Equipment types
Do you buy failed 112.5 kVA padmount transformers?
Yes. Transformer Buyers NC buys failed 112.5 kVA padmount transformers as well as used, surplus and obsolete units. Document the fault, missing parts, oil leakage and ownership. Photographs of the nameplate, tank and accessible compartments help establish what remains.
Service area
What weight should our crew use for planning?
Use roughly 1,000 to 1,600 pounds only as a preliminary shipping-weight range for this 112.5 kVA padmount configuration. Confirm the actual weight before lifting. The crane plan must account for operating radius, rigging weight and conditions at the pad.
Payment
Why must the enclosure doors open fully?
Full door travel gives qualified personnel access to the 112.5 kVA padmount's terminations and compartment hardware during disconnection. A bollard, fence or parked trailer can prevent that access. Check door swing before arranging removal, not after the crane reaches the site.
Logistics
Primary and secondary voltages: what should a seller know?
Read both voltage ratings directly from the 112.5 kVA nameplate. A three-phase unit might have a 12,470-volt primary and a 208Y/120-volt secondary, but those values are not interchangeable with other configurations.