What we buy
Ranges we buy on this page
Transformer Buyers NC buys used, surplus, failed and obsolete 225 kVA transformers anywhere in North Carolina. This page covers the three-phase padmount commonly found at a school, hotel or small plant, including identification, inspection and removal.
| Phase | kVA | Voltage | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 or 3-phase | 225 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 225 kVA class
A 225 kVA nameplate identifies apparent-power capacity, not the building's actual demand. On a three-phase padmount, the tank and terminal compartments form one assembly.
Record the manufacturer, serial number, phase count and cooling designation before comparing the unit with drawings from a North Carolina school or plant.
For a retired 225 kVA unit, the nameplate photograph should remain readable after the enclosure is removed. Capture impedance, frequency and temperature rise along with the rating.
A missing plate makes it harder to distinguish an original school transformer from a replacement installed during a service upgrade.
Local reality
Typical North Carolina applications
At a North Carolina school, a 225 kVA three-phase padmount may serve a classroom wing, kitchen or separate activity building. The service drawing matters more than the building label.
Confirm whether the transformer belongs to the school district or the serving utility before arranging its removal.
Hotels and small plants also use this class for three-phase building loads. A hotel service upgrade may leave a disconnected 225 kVA padmount beside an occupied parking area.
At a plant, check whether the secondary feeds production equipment, lighting panels or a separate warehouse before setting the outage boundary.
Around the site
Shipping weight and footprint
Shipping weight for a 225 kVA three-phase padmount is roughly 1,800 to 2,700 pounds. Treat that range as a planning reference, not a lifting certificate.
Use the manufacturer's stated weight when available, and establish whether the figure includes insulating liquid, attached radiators and the complete terminal enclosure.
Measure the 225 kVA tank, cabinet and overall base rather than estimating dimensions from the concrete pad. Door swing, projecting hinges and lifting lugs can affect loading clearance.
Record the pad dimensions separately so the crew can distinguish the transformer footprint from the space needed to work around it.
Where it sits
Rigging and load-out
A 15-ton crane is a practical starting point for planning removal of this 225 kVA class, but crane selection depends on radius, boom configuration and access. The rigging contractor must verify capacity at the actual lift position.
Use designated lifting points and inspect them for corrosion or deformation.
The pad's anchor bolts are the usual delay on a 225 kVA padmount removal. Expose the fasteners before crane mobilization and identify seized nuts or buried brackets.
Qualified personnel must isolate the service and disconnect cables before lifting; the tank should not pull against elbows, grounding conductors or conduit.
On the ground
Primary and secondary voltages
A 225 kVA rating does not establish primary voltage. Read the nameplate and tap information rather than assuming that a North Carolina utility feeder matches another site's service.
Photograph the primary connection diagram, bushing arrangement and any voltage-selection switch without opening an energized compartment or operating the switch.
Common three-phase secondary configurations include 208Y/120 volts and 480Y/277 volts, but the specific 225 kVA unit must be verified. At rated capacity, those voltages correspond to approximately 625 and 271 amperes respectively.
Record the winding connection and neutral terminal details alongside the voltage entries on the nameplate.
Local reality
Inspection and oil test
Inspect a disconnected 225 kVA padmount for tank leaks, damaged bushings, swollen gaskets and evidence of overheating around secondary terminals. Photograph oil staining at the base before cleaning.
A failed bayonet fuse alone does not establish the condition of the core, windings or internal connections after an electrical fault.
For an oil-filled 225 kVA unit, existing laboratory reports help document fluid condition and handling requirements. Include the sample date, serial number and PCB result when available.
Moisture, dielectric breakdown and dissolved-gas results provide different information; none should be presented as proof that an untested transformer is ready for energization.
Around the site
Valuation for this size
Assessment of a used 225 kVA transformer starts with its identity, documented condition and removal scope. A readable nameplate, maintenance record and recent oil report support a clearer review than exterior photographs alone.
State whether the unit was retired during an upgrade or disconnected after a winding or bushing failure.
For a North Carolina pickup review, provide the 225 kVA unit's site address, ownership documentation and access photographs. Include the distance from truck position to pad, overhead obstructions and anchor-bolt condition.
Transformer Buyers NC buys these units in used, surplus, failed or obsolete condition, with handling evaluated for the actual site.
Get started
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Questions
Straight answers
Equipment types
How much does a 225 kVA padmount weigh?
A typical 225 kVA three-phase padmount has a shipping weight of roughly 1,800 to 2,700 pounds. Confirm the manufacturer's figure before rigging.
Service area
Is a 15-ton crane enough for removal?
A 15-ton crane may suit a 225 kVA padmount removal, but its nominal capacity does not settle the lift plan. The contractor must check load weight, working radius, boom configuration and ground conditions.
Payment
Can you buy a failed 225 kVA transformer?
Yes. Transformer Buyers NC buys failed 225 kVA transformers across North Carolina. Document the reported failure, nameplate, leaks and available oil-test results. A bushing fault, winding failure or damaged enclosure should be identified separately, along with ownership and the site's disconnection and removal status.
Logistics
Primary and secondary voltages: what should a seller know?
A 225 kVA rating does not establish primary voltage. Read the nameplate and tap information rather than assuming that a North Carolina utility feeder matches another site's service.