Transformer Breathers
The H2O Transformer Breathers (The Non-Silica Gel Alternative)
Traditional silica gel transformer breathers have been thought of as the standard for moisture
protection when connected to oil filled transformers used by power generation and industrial
companies across the world. A sizeable amount of silica-gel is required, but another
challenge comes during maintenance cycles, when changing out the silica-gel which is time
consuming, costly and potentially hazardous ends up requiring more change-outs than
anticipated. Power generation companies interest in the H2O Transformer Breather Kit has
swelled over the past few years. Many companies have discontinued using Silica Gel Canisters altogether as
H2O Breathers work as stand alone breather systems.
Our spin-on filters are the key because our unique filters have been designed to remove water
from an air stream as it passes through the filter. When used as a conservator breather system it
will not only remove particulate from air, but will also remove any water vapour. This cutting
edge technology positions negative valence chemistry within the filter in such a manner as to
cause a covalent bond to form with any positive valence H2O molecules that may be passing
through with the air trapping any water vapour within the filter.
These water-removing air filters perform in a superior manner, as silica-gel breather’s efficiencies are limited to
approximately 35-40% relative humidity environments due to silica-gel being a rigid structure
incapable of expansion. Silica-gel only holds water as a permeating vapour that enters under the
principal of vapour pressure differentials that may exist between the granule and its proximate
atmosphere. Whereas our spin-on air filter’s superior performance is due to its unique water-absorbing
structures that are able to expand as they accommodate and hold incoming water
under hydrogen bonding principals.
Once installed the ease of just spinning off the old filter and spinning on the new replacement filter takes only minutes, it’s no wonder power companies are starting to see the maintenance advantages and cost savings.
You can imagine how costly repairs might be to your equipment if your desiccant breather doesn’t do its job properly on the air space in conservator tanks on oil-filled transformers and lets in moisture. For a long time, the only product available for desiccant breathers was Silica Gel, but it certainly wasn’t the most effective. Now with our H2O Transformer Breathers, a non-Silica Gel alternative, you can experience the amazing moisture absorbing capacity. Unlike Silica Gel, our desiccant material is non-toxic, environmentally friendly and can be disposed of in any Municipal landfill. This simple, inexpensive and exceptional alternative is a miracle money saver that outlasts other existing types of breathers by two (2) to five (5) times. When filter change-out is required simply spin off the old filter and spin on the new.
Our desiccant breathers can save you both time and money by reducing down time and repair costs caused by moisture. Companies around the world including power generation, transmission, distribution and mining companies, have already experienced maintenance savings in the hundreds of thousands by using H2O Transformer Breathers.
H2O Control Products has been around for over 25 years and is a leader in mining and other industries when it comes to moisture and corrosion control. Our customers know that our non-Silica Gel products, like those found in our Transformer Breathers, are vastly superior to all other products out there. We offer unique cost effective products based upon an advanced technology for free water and humidity absorption.
Call us today for all of your Transformer Breather needs.