What does a transformer station look like?

There are many kinds of transformer stations; some are easy to recognize, while others are not. They could be substations, various types of walled stations (brick or concrete), and pylon-transformer stations.

The purpose of substations and transformer stations is to transform high voltage to lower voltage so that it can be used. The high voltage in transformer stations makes them extremely dangerous, which is precisely why they are protected by fences and closed doors, and approaching the equipment within these facilities is life threatening. A triangular sign depicting a lightning bolt (the danger of electrocution) located on doors, fences and equipment warns people not to go any closer

If a ball, toy or any other object goes into the area around a transformer station, or if you notice that the station’s door is open or there is a hole in the fence, please call one of our customer service telephone numbers.

This is a 120,000-volt network transformer station. It’s big; it looks dangerous, and it really is. This kind of station can usually be found in the outskirts of medium-size and large towns and cities.

This is an 11,000/380-volt transformer station. It is much smaller than the network transformer station, but it is still extremely dangerous to enter one of these.

Concrete-housed transformer station

Warning: Stay away, stay alive

Whatever has happened, whatever your reason, don’t go into the transformer station!

Individual 11,000-volt transformer stations could look completely different from this.

Pylon-transformer station