Company base: Sugar Land, Texas · Nationwide sales · Tommy Marco

346-276-9540 tommy@jjtransformers.com

Schedule-critical replacement

Emergency Replacement and Spare Transformers

J&J supplies replacement and spare power-transformer offers for utilities, industrial plants, generation projects and data centers. Call Tommy at 346-276-9540 or email your nameplate, winding voltages, cooling-stage MVA and needed-on-site date. Start with the records available so candidates can be reviewed against the actual requirement, outage schedule and delivery scope.

Don’t see the transformer you need?

Call or email Tommy—we can help source the transformer you need. You do not need to find a matching unit on this website before contacting us. Tell us whether power is down or a project deadline is at risk, and send your MVA or kVA, voltages, quantity and required date.

The email subject is filled in automatically: emergency need transformer. Equipment fit, availability and delivery require written confirmation; subject to prior sale.

J&J Transformers LLC · Sugar Land, Texas · Serving projects nationwide

For utility, plant, EPC, and owner teams working against an outage or energization milestone. Send the nameplate or one-line, MVA, voltages, quantity, site, and needed-on-site date.

Tommy Marco · tommy@jjtransformers.com

First evidence
Nameplate + one-line
Schedule
Outage and energization milestones
Fit
Electrical + physical interfaces
Approval
Owner and engineer controlled

Current transformer listings

US-located replacement candidates

Start with the public ratings below. Call or email Tommy for current availability, pricing, photos and the technical package. Each unit needs project-specific engineering review and remains subject to prior sale.

Public transformer candidates — ratings do not establish project compatibility
TransformerMVA and dutyWindingsListed quantityConditionEquipment location
ABB / Hitachi · JJ-230-220-1132/176/220 MVA230/34.5 kV with 13.8 kV buried-delta tertiary1 unitBrand new, never used and never energizedUSA
Georgia Transformer · JJ-TX-001180/240/300 MVA; 63/84/105 MVA tertiary138/34.5 kV with 12 kV buried-delta tertiary1 documented unitBrand new, never used and never energized; 2020 nameplate reviewedUSA
Prolec GE · JJ-TX-002132/176/220 MVA; 46.2/61.6/77 MVA tertiary345/34.5 kV with 13.8 kV delta tertiary1 documented unitBrand new, never used and never energized; approval drawings reviewedUSA
Georgia Transformer · JJ-TX-003108/144/180 MVA; 37.8/50.4/63 MVA tertiary345/34.5 kV with 12 kV buried-delta tertiary1 documented unitBrand new, never used and never energized; factory acceptance tested September 2024USA
ABB · JJ-ABB-230-13-340/53.3 MVA at 55 C; 44.8/59.7 MVA at 65 C230 kV delta / 13.8 kV grounded wye3 represented unitsRebuilt; three ABB 230/13.8 kV transformers. Rebuild scope and included accessories are confirmed with the quotationUSA
Georgia TransformerJJ-TX-001

300 MVA 138/34.5 kV Georgia Transformer

Rating
180/240/300 MVA; 63/84/105 MVA tertiary
Voltage
138/34.5 kV with 12 kV buried-delta tertiary
Quantity
1 documented unit
Condition
Brand new, never used and never energized; 2020 nameplate reviewed
Equipment location
USA
Evidence
Serial-specific nameplate reviewed
Availability confirmedConfirmed by J&J Request current allocation and release terms · subject to prior sale
Email for Specs, Price & Availability
Prolec GEJJ-TX-002

220 MVA 345/34.5 kV Prolec GE Transformer

Rating
132/176/220 MVA; 46.2/61.6/77 MVA tertiary
Voltage
345/34.5 kV with 13.8 kV delta tertiary
Quantity
1 documented unit
Condition
Brand new, never used and never energized; approval drawings reviewed
Equipment location
USA
Evidence
Serial-specific nameplate and approval drawings reviewed
Availability confirmedConfirmed by J&J Request current allocation and release terms · subject to prior sale
Email for Specs, Price & Availability
Georgia TransformerJJ-TX-003

180 MVA 345/34.5 kV Georgia Transformer

Rating
108/144/180 MVA; 37.8/50.4/63 MVA tertiary
Voltage
345/34.5 kV with 12 kV buried-delta tertiary
Quantity
1 documented unit
Condition
Brand new, never used and never energized; factory acceptance tested September 2024
Equipment location
USA
Evidence
Serial-specific approval drawings and FAT report reviewed
Availability confirmedConfirmed by J&J Request current allocation and release terms · subject to prior sale
Email for Specs, Price & Availability
ABBJJ-ABB-230-13-3

3 Rebuilt ABB 59.7 MVA-Class 230/13.8 kV Transformers

Rating
40/53.3 MVA at 55 C; 44.8/59.7 MVA at 65 C
Voltage
230 kV delta / 13.8 kV grounded wye
Quantity
3 represented units
Condition
Rebuilt; three ABB 230/13.8 kV transformers. Rebuild scope and included accessories are confirmed with the quotation
Equipment location
USA
Evidence
Seller specification sheet and equipment photo reviewed
Availability confirmedConfirmed by J&J Request current allocation and release terms · subject to prior sale
Email for Specs, Price & Availability
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A replacement requirement can start without a listed match

Call Tommy with the existing nameplate or one-line, required MVA, source/output voltages, site and outage deadline. Identify the fixed electrical and physical interfaces and any alternatives your engineer can review. J&J can screen listed opportunities and other sourcing options for the specific requirement.

Find a replacement transformer or purchase a system spare

Review the public candidates below and send the operating nameplate or one-line for an initial comparison. State whether the unit must operate alone or in parallel, which requirements are fixed, and whether used, rebuilt or new unused equipment is acceptable. Current availability, engineering acceptance and site delivery are confirmed separately.

What should you send first during a transformer outage?

Send a legible nameplate photo, the one-line, the failed unit's rating and winding connections, site location, transport limits and the latest acceptable arrival date. Identify whether you need a temporary solution, a permanent replacement or an operating spare.

  • Electrical review: MVA/cooling, voltage ratio, frequency, vector/grounding, impedance and taps.
  • Physical review: dimensions, weight, terminals, footprint, bushings and access route.
  • Release review: current written allocation, inspection/testing, oil preparation, loading and transit milestones.

Start an urgent transformer replacement search

Call Tommy with the outage requirement and required date. J&J can screen existing transformer opportunities and other supply options; a public listing does not by itself establish readiness for shipment or an electrical match.

  • Start with the existing unit's MVA, voltages, quantity and required-on-site date.
  • Explain which ratings and physical interfaces are fixed and which alternatives your engineer can review.
  • Discuss documents, condition checks, loading and transport privately before agreeing a delivery plan.

How do you compare a replacement transformer against the failed unit?

Keep one comparison record for each candidate transformer. Record the project requirement, the candidate's serial-specific evidence, every unresolved difference and the person responsible for accepting it. A matching voltage ratio alone does not establish that a replacement is suitable.

Use a status such as evidence requested, under engineering review, accepted in writing or rejected. Keep the document date and revision beside each decision so an updated drawing or test result does not silently replace the basis of acceptance.

For example, if a candidate's headline MVA depends on forced cooling, ask which cooling equipment and auxiliary supply are included before comparing that rating with the site's required duty. This is an illustrative review question, not a statement about a listed unit or an engineering approval.

Replacement comparison record — fields to complete for each candidate
DecisionRequired evidenceRecord before acceptance
Electrical dutyControlling specification and one-line; candidate nameplate, winding diagram and test reportsRequired versus offered voltages, frequency, winding connections, impedance and insulation ratings; document reference and revision
Usable MVARequired load duty and ambient conditions; candidate ratings for each cooling stage and supplied cooling equipmentWhich cooling stage supports the required duty; missing fans, pumps or controls; engineer's disposition
Physical fitSite interface drawing and candidate general arrangement, bushing positions, dimensions and weightsFoundation, bus, cable, clearance and transport differences; responsible designer and required modifications
Condition and scopeSerial-specific condition records, inspection/test scope, preservation history and accessory listEvidence received, missing documents, agreed tests and exclusions; separate availability from technical acceptance
Release to shipWritten commercial scope, resolved deviations, approved transport plan and delivery milestoneNamed approvers, dated acceptance and remaining holds; commissioning remains a separate site activity

Separate available equipment from a confirmed delivery plan

An available transformer still needs a technical review and an agreed release, inspection, preparation, loading and transport plan. Identify the required-on-site date and energization milestone so candidates can be screened against the actual outage schedule.

Which replacement deviations require engineering review?

Any change in ratio, vector, impedance, tap range, BIL, losses, sound, cooling, fluid, terminals, dimensions, weight, protection interfaces, neutral duty, grounding, controls, or accessories can affect the system and installation.

A candidate may appear close on MVA and voltage but fail the fault-current, regulation, protection, parallel-operation, clearance, foundation, transport, or commissioning requirements. Maintain a written deviation schedule and an approval owner for every difference.

How should an urgent candidate be commercially qualified?

Confirm ownership or representation authority, serial identity, current location and condition, inspection access, test scope, included equipment, warranty provider, price, payment, removal and loading, freight responsibility, taxes, risk of loss, and the exact written availability basis.

Urgency does not make an undocumented unit compatible or available. A website listing, conversation, or RFQ does not reserve equipment.

What should be sent to J&J for an emergency transformer search?

Send the failed-unit nameplate, one-line, required duty, project state, exact location, site constraints, acceptable condition, known deviations, and needed-on-site date by email to tommy@jjtransformers.com. For an urgent requirement, call 346-276-9540.

Transformer sales completed by J&J

Review original photos and confirmed equipment details from J&J's completed transformer sales. These historical units have sold; current requirements are reviewed against the equipment offered today.

Preserve impedance and cooling data in a replacement search

Alongside the failed-unit nameplate, send the available test report, required continuous MVA and cooling arrangement, impedance requirement and basis, and any parallel-operation requirement. Identifying these early helps the project team evaluate candidate differences while J&J reviews supply and release dates.

Step-down replacement, system spare and parallel operation

Send both the existing unit's records and the proposed source/output arrangement. Confirm directional MVA limits, phase displacement, grounding in normal and switching conditions, impedance on a common base, tap ranges, CTs, differential compensation and the bus-tie arrangement. The largest nominal MVA alone does not establish a compatible spare.

Choose the transformer duty before comparing sale offers

Describe the transformer you want to buy by actual source/output voltage, required MVA, power-flow duty, quantity, condition acceptance and delivery date. Step-down, substation, GSU, pad-mounted, dry-type and autotransformer inquiries remain separate technical matches within J&J's broader transformer supply coverage.

  • For used, surplus, rebuilt or unused equipment, compare the candidate's nameplate, drawings, available tests, storage history and written condition description.
  • State a requested manufacturer or model where necessary; branded equipment inquiries do not establish manufacturer authorization, matching stock or an approved substitute.

Common questions

Written quotes and supporting records control unit-specific ratings, availability, condition, price, and delivery.

Where can I buy a replacement or spare power transformer?

J&J Transformers LLC supplies transformer offers for utility, substation, industrial and generation requirements nationwide. Send Tommy your nameplate, exact winding voltages, MVA cooling basis and required date to review candidates and current written availability.

Can J&J guarantee immediate delivery of a replacement transformer?

Delivery is confirmed for a specific unit and scope. A public listing does not guarantee immediate shipment. Email or call with the outage deadline so current availability, release conditions and transport requirements can be reviewed.

What should I send if the full replacement specification is not ready?

Start with the existing nameplate if available, MVA, voltages, quantity and your required date. Explain which requirements are fixed and which alternatives your engineer can review. You can begin by email without completing a website form.

How do I get prices, photos and technical documents?

Call Tommy Marco at 346-276-9540 or email tommy@jjtransformers.com. Specifications, reports, photos and pricing are shared directly after contact, according to the records available for the proposed unit. Availability remains subject to prior sale and written confirmation.

Can J&J guarantee an emergency replacement transformer?

No. J&J can screen documented opportunities, but availability, fit, condition, logistics, price, and schedule require written confirmation.

Is matching MVA and voltage enough?

No. Vector, impedance, taps, BIL, grounding, losses, terminals, dimensions, controls, protection, studies, and site interfaces also matter.

Should I call before the specification is complete?

Yes. Submit the known facts and call 346-276-9540; mark unknown fields as ‘not sure.’

What information makes an emergency search useful fastest?

Send a readable nameplate, one-line, required duty, exact site and destination, outage milestones, condition findings, transport limits, available records, and the deviations the responsible engineer may review.

Can a surplus transformer replace a failed unit?

Potentially, but only after serial identity, ratings, vector, impedance, taps, BIL, condition, records, physical interfaces, logistics, protection, testing, and every project deviation are approved.

Does emergency supply include transport and field testing?

Only when the written commercial scope says so. Removal, loading, freight, offload, assembly, oil work, field testing, commissioning support, and energization remain separately defined responsibilities.

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