How to make footpaths free of transformers - your suggestions

silkboard - 5-JUN-2013

Guys, BESCOM is seeking ideas on how to make Bangalore footpaths free of transformers. I think newspaper ads are out today. Was wondering if we can collect some ideas via this post and share with BESCOM.

update: First up, a list of previous posts on the subject, as this is not new.

Dry vs Oil type Power Transformers

psaram42 - 12-SEP-2012

To minimize the iron loss during transmission, power needs to be transmitted at a very high voltage. Series of transformers reduce the voltage of the electricity supplied by the towers to a level suitable for use by the electric equipment in the city [220 domestic / 440 Industry].  

Bescom's transformers' transformation

n - 10-SEP-2012

BBMP in "league" with Bescom is replacing the big, ugly transformers with leaner ones.  Some snippets from ToI and Citizen Matters:

Pole mounted Power Transformers

psaram42 - 16-JUL-2012

Transformers are indispensible in power distribution to minimize transmission power loss. We encounter Besom Transformers at every nook and corner in Bangalore streets. Some of the transformers being currently used are huge and occupy lot of foot path space. These are barricaded for general safety.

A meet with commissioner DULT Bangalore

psaram42 - 9-AUG-2011

Venue : 

The Commissioners Office

Directorate of Urban Land Transport, Urban Development Department, Room no. 502, 5th Floor, IVth Stage, M S Building,Bangalore 560 001,

 Agenda :  Discussion on “Towards  better Bangalore roads”.

Transformer too close to the House

Tina Valerine Raj - 12-JUL-2011

Hi Sir,

My name is Tina. I was part of the Civic Awareness and Social Responsibilities Credit Course class that you took in Mount Carmel College.

My uncle's house is under construction. Right next to it, there is a transformer that has been put up, which is almost touching his wall.