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Transformer Buyers NC buys used, surplus, failed, and obsolete 167 kVA transformers anywhere in North Carolina. This page covers nameplate checks, voltage identification, condition records, and removal planning for plant engineers, facility directors, utility asset managers, contractors, and trustees.
For a three-phase padmount serving a mid-size commercial building, the useful starting points are photographs of the 167 kVA nameplate, the cable compartment, and the route from the concrete pad to the truck.
| Phase | kVA | Voltage | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 or 3-phase | 167 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
What 167 kVA means on a nameplate
A 167 kVA nameplate states apparent-power capacity, not the building’s measured demand or its real-power load in kilowatts. Record the manufacturer, serial number, voltage ratings, phase designation, and cooling information together.
A photograph should show the entire plate, including any stamped revisions.
The 167 kVA designation deserves a careful phase check because it also appears on single-phase distribution equipment. Do not identify a unit as three-phase from its enclosure alone. The nameplate and connection diagram establish whether the tank contains a three-phase assembly.
Local reality
Where 167 kVA units are used in North Carolina
A three-phase 167 kVA padmount can serve a mid-size commercial building with lighting, ventilation, and other building loads. At a Raleigh office property, document which service the unit fed and whether its concrete pad lies inside a fenced or publicly accessible area.
Ownership matters at commercial sites in Charlotte, Greensboro, and smaller North Carolina towns. A transformer beside a building may belong to the serving utility rather than the property owner.
Check asset tags, service agreements, and removal authorization before treating the unit as owner-controlled equipment.
Around the site
Weight and dimensions in practice
Shipping weight for the 167 kVA unit described here is roughly 1,400 to 2,100 pounds. Use that band for preliminary planning, not final lifting calculations.
The manufacturer’s drawing or nameplate weight should establish the actual load, including insulating fluid and attached equipment.
Measure the tank, radiator projection, and cable-compartment depth before planning a 167 kVA removal. Include overall height and any protruding bushings. At a Durham loading area, gate width and overhead clearance can matter more than the footprint shown on the original pad drawing.
Where it sits
Handling a 167 kVA unit
A 15-ton crane is a handling option for this 167 kVA unit, subject to its load chart, working radius, and ground conditions. The roughly 1,400-to-2,100-pound unit is light enough for a flatbed.
Neither fact replaces a lift plan using the verified shipping weight.
Before the crane arrives at a North Carolina commercial site, qualified personnel must isolate the 167 kVA transformer and verify absence of voltage. Identify approved lifting lugs, inspect their condition, and select rigging that keeps slings clear of bushings, radiators, and compartment doors.
On the ground
Voltage and phase combinations
For a three-phase 167 kVA padmount, copy primary and secondary voltages exactly as marked. A plate showing 12,470Y/7,200 volts and 208Y/120 volts describes different connection details from a delta-marked plate.
Those numbers are examples to recognize, not specifications to assume for every unit.
Photograph the connection diagram and tap-position label along with the 167 kVA rating. Record whether the primary compartment uses separable elbows or exposed terminals.
If a North Carolina facility has altered its service, use the transformer’s records rather than the building panel schedule alone.
Local reality
Condition and testing
A failed 167 kVA padmount needs a specific failure history: a leaking gasket, damaged bushing, operated bayonet fuse, or suspected winding fault. Describe what happened before shutdown. A fuse operation alone does not prove the core and windings are beyond further evaluation.
For an oil-filled 167 kVA unit, retain available fluid analysis, PCB documentation, insulation-resistance results, and turns-ratio reports. Identify test dates and whether testing followed the failure.
Do not open a sealed tank merely for photographs; show accessible labels, leaks, and compartment damage instead.
Around the site
What a 167 kVA unit is worth to a buyer
Buyer assessment of a 167 kVA transformer starts with identification, ownership, and physical condition. A readable nameplate and documented voltage configuration establish what the equipment is. Fluid records, failure notes, and photographs help distinguish an intact surplus unit from one requiring specialized handling.
Removal details also shape the assessment of a 167 kVA padmount in North Carolina. Record the distance from pad to truck, crane setup space, and whether cables have been disconnected. Transformer Buyers NC buys these units, including failed equipment, after reviewing the available information.
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Questions
Straight answers
Equipment types
Is every 167 kVA transformer a three-phase unit?
No. The 167 kVA rating also appears on single-phase equipment. For the three-phase commercial padmount described here, verify the phase designation and connection diagram on the nameplate. Enclosure shape and the building’s service do not establish the transformer’s phase configuration.
Service area
Can a flatbed carry a 167 kVA transformer?
The roughly 1,400-to-2,100-pound unit described here is light enough for a flatbed. Confirm actual weight, deck capacity, dimensions, and securement provisions before loading. A 15-ton crane still requires a load-chart check at the planned lifting radius and setup location.
Payment
What records help evaluate a failed 167 kVA unit?
Provide the nameplate photograph, ownership authorization, shutdown history, and available test reports. For an oil-filled 167 kVA transformer, include fluid analysis and PCB documentation where available. Photographs of a leaking gasket, damaged bushing, or fuse compartment help define the reported failure.
Logistics
Voltage and phase combinations: what should a seller know?
For a three-phase 167 kVA padmount, copy primary and secondary voltages exactly as marked. A plate showing 12,470Y/7,200 volts and 208Y/120 volts describes different connection details from a delta-marked plate.