Tag:transformer=distribution
transformer = distribution |
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A standalone distribution transformer transfers power from the distribution grid to directly connected electricity consumers. Installed outside of any substation. |
Group: power |
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Status: approved |
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A distribution transformer transfers power from the distribution system to directly connected electricity consumers. Thus the output voltage is that of the low voltage grid in that region. For example 400/230 volt in Europe or 240/120 volt in the US. If the secondary voltage is above 1 kV it is not a distribution transformer.
This class is used outside of proper substations (they would be main in a substation) and is actually incompatible with substation=* on same node.
Note for pole mounted distribution transformers you should use this tag together with power=pole (thus no explicit power=transformer tag).
This value definition was slightly changed by Proposed_features/Transformers_classification_refinement. See power=transformer for additional details and examples.
Examples
Photo | Location | Tagging | Note |
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Denmark |
power=pole
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Typical pole mounted 10 kV transformer. | |
United States |
power=pole
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Multiple single phase transformers used on a 3-phase network | |
Norway |
power=transformer
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A distribution transformer seen outdoor in Norway with figures displayed on the red plate |