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January 29, 2026

Learn what transformer bushings are, how they work, their two main types (dead-front and live-front bushings), and when each type works best in padmount and substation transformers.

Parts

A padmount transformer filled with FR3® Fluid being loaded on a truck

January 5, 2026

FR3® fluid is the go-to cooling fluid in transformers. Learn all about FR3® fluid, and why you should choose it over mineral oil for your transformer.

Parts

A Maddox transformer undergoing startup procedures

December 12, 2025

Are transformer startup procedures the same in colder climates? Do I need to warm up my transformer? Learn how to startup your transformer in colder climates.

How To's

Wide shot of padmount transformer at solar farm project

December 5, 2025

Thomas’s solar company had a reputation for doing quality work on time. They needed a transformer partner who would do the same.

Case Studies

lumber mill yard with padmount transformers

December 3, 2025

Greg manages a mill in Arkansas that converts logs into construction lumber. Eight Maddox transformers supply the 15,000 horsepower his equipment needs.

Case Studies

Cleaning MV dry-type windings with compressed air

December 1, 2025

Learn how to clean and inspect your dry-type transformer to prevent overheating, insulation damage, and debris buildup, ensuring long-term reliable operation.

How To's

Schematics of live front and dead front bushings

November 26, 2025

A bushing allows a conductor to pass through the tank wall of a transformer without making electrical contact. Learn about live front and dead front bushings.

How To's

Maddox customer infront of a 150 kVA padmount transformer

November 25, 2025

Bill needed transformers delivered fast for the new Charleston Port Project. But every company he contacted had padmount lead times over a year long.

Case Studies

Radial feed bushing configuration on padmount transformer

November 18, 2025

A loop feed transformer can handle both radial and loop distribution systems, while a radial feed transformer is almost always used in a radial setup.

How To's

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Guide to Transformer Bushings

The Benefits of FR3® Fluid in Transformers

Transformer Startup in Colder Temperatures

Maddox Keeps Solar on Schedule

Lumber Mill Powered by Maddox Transformers

How to Clean Your Dry-Type Transformer

The Live Front vs. Dead Front Bushing

The Best Lead Times: Padmounts for Charleston Port Project

Guide to Radial and Loop Feed Transformers