The 50 kVA single-phase pad-mount transformer is a sealed, dead-front unit for underground residential and light commercial distribution. It sits on a concrete pad without protective fencing and is tamper-resistant by design. At 50 kVA it is commonly specified for underground residential distribution loops and small commercial services.
Specifications
| Rating | 50 kVA |
|---|---|
| Phase | Single phase |
| Primary voltage class | 15kV / 25kV / 35kV |
| Secondary voltage class | 240V / 600V |
| Basic insulation level (BIL) | 95 kV / 125 kV / 150 kV |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Temperature rise | 65 °C |
| Winding material | Aluminum |
| Insulating fluid | Mineral oil, Type I |
| Cooling class | ONAN |
| Taps | Plus/minus 2 x 2.5% full-capacity below and above nominal |
| Enclosure | Munsell Green 7GY3.29/1.5, tamper-resistant |
| Feed configuration | Radial feed, dead front |
| Standards | ANSI/IEEE C57.12, NEMA, DOE 2016 efficiency |
| Lead time | As little as 10 weeks |
Full-load current
Rated secondary current for a 50 kVA unit at each available secondary voltage. Use these figures for conductor, breaker and bus sizing.
| Secondary voltage | Full-load current |
|---|---|
| 120/240 | 208 A |
| 240/480 | 104 A |
| 277 | 181 A |
| 480 | 104 A |
Rated primary current at each available primary voltage:
| Primary voltage | Full-load current |
|---|---|
| 2400 | 21 A |
| 4160GrdY/2400 | 21 A |
| 4800 | 10 A |
| 7200 | 6.9 A |
| 7620 | 6.6 A |
| 12000 | 4.2 A |
| 12470GrdY/7200 | 6.9 A |
| 13200GrdY/7620 | 6.6 A |
| 13800GrdY/7970 | 6.3 A |
| 14400 | 3.5 A |
| 19920 | 2.5 A |
| 22900GrdY/13200 | 3.8 A |
| 24940GrdY/14400 | 3.5 A |
| 34500GrdY/19920 | 2.5 A |
Typical applications
- Small commercial services
- Pedestrian areas where overhead is not permitted
- Underground residential distribution (URD)
- Subdivision and development loops
Construction
Standard construction is aluminum windings in a sealed tank with mineral oil, ONAN cooled, 65 °C rise. The tank is welded and finished in Munsell Green 7GY3.29/1.5. A four-position no-load tap changer provides plus and minus two 2.5% full-capacity taps. Copper windings and natural ester fluid are available on request.
Standards and compliance
- Built to ANSI/IEEE C57.12 and applicable NEMA standards
- Meets DOE 2016 efficiency requirements
- Factory test report supplied with every unit
- Manufactured and supported by Bear Power Solutions, Brandon, Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
What voltages is the 50 kVA available in?
The 50 kVA is available with 15kV / 25kV / 35kV primary and 240V / 600V secondary. That is 56 configurations in total. Every voltage inside a class carries the same price and the same basic insulation level.
What is the lead time on a 50 kVA?
Lead times start at 10 weeks from order confirmation, depending on configuration and current factory loading. Non-standard voltages, accessories, custom enclosure work and non-standard fluid or winding material extend that. Confirm the delivery date with Bear Power Solutions before committing to a project schedule.
Is this a dead-front or live-front transformer?
Standard construction is dead-front with loadbreak elbow connections on the primary. Live-front construction is available on request and should be specified at the time of quotation.
Can the 50 kVA be supplied with copper windings or natural ester fluid?
Standard catalog construction is aluminum windings with mineral oil. Copper windings and natural ester fluid are available on request. Both affect price and lead time, so request a quotation for a non-standard build.
What standards does the 50 kVA meet?
Units are built to ANSI/IEEE C57.12 and applicable NEMA standards, and meet DOE 2016 efficiency requirements. Factory test reports are provided with every unit.
Sizing the 50 kVA
At its lowest available secondary voltage the 50 kVA draws 208 A at full load; at its highest it draws 104 A. That spread is what makes secondary voltage selection an installation-cost decision as much as an electrical one – the higher voltage cuts conductor size for the same delivered power.
Secondary current at this rating is generally within the range of single conductor runs per phase, which keeps termination and cable costs down.
Request a quote
For a firm price on a 50 kVA in a specific voltage configuration, or for a non-standard build with copper windings, natural ester fluid or custom accessories, send the details below and Bear Power Solutions will respond with a written quotation.
