While transformer boxes are unsightly and you may want to try to hide them on your property, it's important to remember that they contain high-voltage equipment that is vital. Your local utility company needs immediate access to them in case of a power outage. Transformers take high-voltage electricity from power lines and convert it to a lower voltage that can be safely used in homes in an area. You know those ubiquitous green, square metal boxes? You probably pass a dozen a day and barely even notice them. They are extremely dangerous to untrained individuals, as attempting to. These green electrical boxes are essential to the electrical grid and provide electricity to your home. But are they dangerous? What are they called and what's their purpose? We'll cover all this and more to help you demystify big green electrical boxes.
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