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Where it all started – 35 years ago

Where it all started – 35 years ago

Bob Baker founded R Baker (Electrical) Ltd 35 years ago, in 1982 and has been Managing Director ever since. Bob was formerly a Works Director of Massey Coggins Ltd in Liverpool before it closed; where he managed the transformer department. Bob took his drive and passion for Electrical Engineering and opened R Baker (Electrical) Ltd on the 12th July…

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UK made transformers

R Baker (Electrical) Ltd are leading UK specialists in manufacturing transformers up to 250kVA who offer competitive pricing with short lead times. We are independent transformer solutions providers, offering manufacturing and rewinds services as well as capabilities to custom design transformers to your specification. R Baker (Electrical) Ltd’s manufacturing facility is in Liverpool, UK. Our…

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R Baker (Electrical) Ltd – 35 years

R Baker (Electrical) Ltd – 35 years

35 years in business 2017 marks 35 years in business for R Baker (Electrical) Ltd and its employees past and present. In 1982, Bob Baker took the decision to start-up on his own after his former employer Massey Coggins closed. Bob took his drive and passion for Electrical Engineering and opened R Baker (Electrical) Ltd…

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What does kVA mean?

What does kVA mean?

What does kVA mean? kVA stands for Kilovolt-Ampere and is the rating normally used to rate a transformer. The size of a transformer is determined by the kVA of the load. In many circumstances the power required by the load is equivalent to the rating of the transformer expressed in either VA or kVA. For…

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Transformer Refurbishment

Transformer Refurbishment

Transformer Failures Many transformers are approaching or have passed the end of their typical life period. The typical life expectancy of a transformer is twenty to forty years. This all depends on their application and environmental elements. Transformers can also fail due to misuse or overloading, so the age of a transformer is not always…

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What is typical life expectancy of a dry type Transformer?

What is typical life expectancy of a dry type Transformer?

Dry-type transformer life expectancy We are frequently asked by designers and engineers what is the life expectancy of a dry-type, air cooled transformer. The question has many varieties. A general purpose transformer, located in a dry area and well maintenance you would expect 25 years life expectancy. However, the life expectancy of a dry type…

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