why do transformers catch on fire during rain storms?
 

explain please

If heavy rains leak into the transformer drum, they could short-circuit the coolant system responsible for keeping the copper windings from overheating. Overheating by thousands of volts can cause a transformer to blow.

simple answer...water is a conductor of electricity

No idea...

Power flashes are almost universally referred to as 'exploding transformers'. However, 'exploding transformer' is an incorrect term, as transformers are rarely the source of these arcs. A 'power flash' is simply an arc caused by a shorted-out power line. These short-circuits can occur anywhere on the power grid where live wires are allowed to contact each other, grounded objects or the earth itself. While power flashes sometimes do occur at an actual transformer, they are typically not associated with one.

Must be some sort of new weather-based weapon created by the Decepticons.

My work here is done.

Until JohnnyClips comes in and writes some stupid bullshit...LOL!

Uh,no; the transformer drums are hermetically sealed. The problem comes from high humidity and/or short circuits created by all that water which will blow the explosive fuses located at the transformer site, which explosions are often misinterpreted as "transformer fires".

A dead short on the output of a power transformer will not last long but can heat up the wiring long enough to set the wiring insulation on fire. If there is vegetation or a tree nearby, either may ignite if conditions are right though.

This from my Buddy who works for the Board of Public Utilities in Kansas City.

:2 cents:

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Uh...then I suppose Florida Power & Light lied to me, my bad.
I guess KC knows more than FLA.

In beach areas, some old transformer could have rusted out holes on their tops and rain water can get in and short the transformer out or rust holes on the sides or bottom leaking out the mineral oil inside used to keep the transformer cool with could result it to over heating causing a short circuit or fire.

Wow come on.. I learned this when I was 5 years old.

that must have been some kindergarten you attended.

Geeze!!

You people don't have a clue.

Transformers only blow up when they double cross Optimus Prime!

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...Pp9jU37uruPKsw

:pimp

I know there was an episode of the original cartoon where the rain was killing Optimus Prime.

Say whatever the hell you want, but Transformers III was fucking great.



(#1 was the best, #2 sucked, I know. but 3... wow wow wow loved it.)

If water is pure it's actually a very good insulator (or at least fair with electricity), the smallest amount of impurities make it conduct well though.

Recall in high school throwing sodium chloride in a beaker (NaCL) and watching the light bulb grow brighter in the circuit.

Pure water is used to clean power line insulators :2 cents:
http://tdworld.com/ieee/IEEE_PES_Upd...implexsite.jpg

blame Minte, shoddy workmanship. lol

It's obviously a govt conspiracy, don't you know anything.