Can you use motor oil as a transformer oil substitute?
03/09/2025 by Daniel Tait
While top manufacturers like Nynas and Total produce both motor oil and transformer oil, these products are not interchangeable.
The difference between transformer oil and alternative oil
02/09/2025 by Joel Thompson
Today, cutting-edge companies like Petronas and Millers produce high-quality transformer oil with excellent performance properties. Sometimes referred to as “insulating oil”, this fluid is designed specifically to serve as electrical insulation and as a transformer…
Reasons for high transformer temperature
07/06/2025 by Daniel Tait
In electrical distribution systems, power transformers are critical.
What causes transformer oil to go yellow?
05/06/2025 by Cameron Clarke
Transformer oil – manufactured by brands such as Petronas and Nynas – naturally has a clear, pale appearance when fresh. Over time, it can develop a yellow tint due to age and degradation.
What causes transformer oil to go brown?
04/06/2025 by Jay Hatton
Transformer oil – manufactured by brands such as Nynas and Millers – is crucial for electrical power systems, providing insulation and cooling for transformer components.
What colour are transformer oils?
11/05/2025 by Joel Thompson
Transformer oil is also referred to as insulating oil. This is a specialised product used to insulate and cool transformers, as well as other electrical equipment.
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 transformer oil?
11/05/2025 by Thomas Clark
When it comes to the insulation and cooling of transformers and certain other types of electrical equipment (including high-voltage capacitors and circuit breakers / switches), transformer oil – produced by manufacturers such as Millers and…
Report reveals opportunities for transformer oil market in Saudi Arabia
01/01/2025 by Mark
A recent study has uncovered opportunities in the transformer oil market of Saudi Arabia.
Everything you need to know about transformer oil
04/10/2024 by OilStoreAdministrator
Transformer oil has a crucial role to play in the extended lifespan and effective operation of electrical transformers, performing four critical functions.
The importance of quality vacuum pump oil
06/12/2023 by Mark
Maintaining consistent output demands a vacuum system that is reliable and secure. However, to achieve dependable performance inside specified original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parameters requires the use of a
What should I look for in transformer oil?
30/09/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Transformer oil is sometimes known as insulating oil. It’s a specialised oil type designed specifically to act as both a coolant and an insulator within
How often should transformer oil be changed?
28/10/2022 by Richard
Over time, the effectiveness of transformer oils will change, making them become less effective. As a result, equipment users carry out regular analysis at least twice a year to check the condition of the oil…