Tag:building=transformer_tower
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 building = transformer_tower
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A small but tall building constructed to comprise a transformer and connect to an overhead power line. 
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The tag building=transformer_tower represents a tall building specially designed to connect to an overhead medium voltage power line (power=minor_line) and to house a small substation with a distribution transformer. Often, the power line has been dismantled and replaced by an underground cable. However, the building may still be in use as a substation.
How to map
Map the building and add the tag building=transformer_tower.
If the building is still in use as a substation then it should also get the following tags:
- power=substation
- substation=minor_distribution
- voltage=* (if the voltages are known, e.g. voltage=20000;400)
Other optional tags:
- operator=* (the name of the power company)
- ref=*, name=* (any reference number or name the power company may use to refer to this substation)
Example
Transformer tower in Germany
building=transformer_tower
power=substation
substation=minor_distribution
See also
- power=substation Tagging of substation properties and substation components like transformers.