Equipment Guide
What Are the Different Types of Transformers?
Pad-mounted, substation, unit substation, dry-type, pole-mounted, and specialty transformers — how they differ and what information matters when sourcing.
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Practical guides for identifying and sourcing transformers and switchgear.
Equipment Guides
Equipment Guide
What Are the Different Types of Switchgear?
Metal-clad, metal-enclosed, pad-mounted, paralleling, ATS, low-voltage switchgear, switchboards, and replacement MV breakers — how they differ and what to send when sourcing.
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Identification Guide
How to Read a Transformer Nameplate for Sourcing or Replacement
How to read a transformer nameplate for sourcing or replacement, including kVA, voltages, impedance, BIL, taps, and what to do if the plate is unreadable.
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Identification Guide
How to Identify Existing Switchgear: Nameplates, One-Lines, and Drawings
How to identify existing switchgear using nameplates, one-line diagrams, lineup drawings, and breaker information when sourcing a replacement.
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Sourcing Guide
What Information Do I Need to Source a Transformer?
You do not need a complete engineering package to begin sourcing a transformer. Send what you know — project basics, ratings if available, or a nameplate photo — so the conversation can start.
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Sourcing Guide
What Information Do I Need to Source Medium-Voltage Switchgear?
You do not need a complete engineering package to begin sourcing medium-voltage switchgear. Send what you know — project basics, ratings if available, or nameplates / one-lines / drawings — so the conversation can start.
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Sourcing Guide
Equipment Conditions GridGear Uses for Transformers and Switchgear
The nine equipment conditions GridGear uses with sellers and buyers, from Factory New to Parts / Salvage, with definitions and industry references.
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Industry Updates
Does the New Bulk-Power Equipment Executive Order Affect Foreign-Made or Used Transformers?
Executive Order 14421 does not ban every foreign-made transformer as of August 26, 2026. It authorizes DOE to prohibit certain foreign-produced BPS equipment transactions when Covered Foreign Entity and risk findings apply; used, surplus, and already-imported units remain unsettled until implementing rules.
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2026-08-05 · 5 min read
What to Do When You Cannot Find the Transformer or Switchgear Your Project Needs
When OEM and distributor channels stall, a focused secondary-market search can protect your schedule and total project cost.
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2026-06-15 · 4 min read
When the Transformer Becomes the Project Schedule
Why long lead times are turning transformers into one of the biggest risks in power projects.
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2026-06-15 · 4 min read
The Switchgear Bottleneck: Why Power Projects Are Waiting on Electrical Gear
Switchgear does not always get the headlines, but it can hold up energization just as quickly as a transformer.
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2026-06-15 · 4 min read
Why Finding Available Electrical Equipment Is Harder Than It Should Be
The equipment may exist, but that does not mean the right buyer can find it, trust it, or get it delivered.
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