
This industrial Revit family features an outdoor electrical transformer paired with a distribution board and meter for site utility modelling. This assembly comprises three distinct electrical components: a large, finned oil-filled transformer with ceramic bushings, a standalone grey metal distribution board enclosure, and a wall-mounted utility meter. The transformer is mounted on a concrete plinth, featuring a cylindrical expansion tank and cooling fins. The distribution board is a vertical, weather-resistant cabinet, likely steel, set on concrete pillars. The entire set is designed for exterior installation, providing a realistic representation of a site-level power supply configuration. The components are finished in a neutral industrial grey, suitable for technical site plans and utility coordination.
The download is a 1.1 MB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.
In Revit, this family is best utilised as a face-based or floor-hosted component for site plans or utility yard layouts. Professionals should place the transformer and distribution cabinet on the site slab, ensuring proper clearance zones for maintenance access. The model allows for precise positioning in coordination with electrical cable routing and conduit paths. It serves as a visual placeholder for electrical load calculations and site infrastructure scheduling, ensuring that space requirements for utility equipment are accurately represented during the design development stage.
Outdoor Electrical Transformer with Distribution Board and Meter
Free
This asset is essential for electrical engineers and site planners working on industrial, commercial, or large-scale residential projects. It is typically deployed during the design development and construction documentation phases to denote primary power intake locations and transformer substations. Professionals searching for site utility assets, electrical infrastructure, or substation equipment will find this set useful for creating accurate site layouts. It pairs effectively with other external site furniture, perimeter fencing, and hardscape elements to provide a comprehensive view of the building's utility service area.
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What changed in 1.0
Initial release.
Free to use in personal and commercial projects, including paid client work.
Covers 1 seat.