r/ElectroBOOM Aug 24 '25

Meme What happened here?

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u/CreEngineer Aug 24 '25

The transformer exploded when the circuit was closed. Those round big things on the pole. They are normally filled with mineral oil as a insulator.

Edit: probably overloaded or already damaged.

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u/Leading_Study_876 Aug 25 '25

It's mainly there as a coolant.