Effective date: November 9, 2026. These terms of use apply when you browse this website, read its content, or submit information to Virginia Transformer Buyers. By using the website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website.
We operate as an independent buyer of electrical transformers. Our home page describes the equipment we buy; this page explains the limits of website information and your responsibilities when communicating with us. Any purchase depends on a written offer and the applicable transaction terms, not a general description on this website.
011. Website Information Is Not Professional Advice
Website content provides general information about selling transformers. References to kVA ratings, primary and secondary voltages, cooling classes, insulating fluids, or nameplate details help identify equipment. They are not instructions for installation, operation, testing, disconnecting, or disposal.
We do not provide engineering, legal, or environmental advice. Do not rely on website content to determine whether equipment is safe, suitable for service, compliant with a regulation, or acceptable for a particular application. Use qualified professionals for decisions involving electrical safety, environmental obligations, ownership rights, and regulatory compliance.
022. Inquiries Do Not Create a Purchase Commitment
A website description, phone conversation, email inquiry, or submitted form is not an offer to purchase equipment. Statements that we buy particular transformer types do not guarantee an offer for every unit. Failed or damaged transformers are reviewed case by case.
Send a clear nameplate photo, overall photos, location, quantity, and condition notes through the offer request form. We review the information and may ask about PCB status, test data, or site access. If the equipment fits, we issue a written offer specifying price, freight, loading, and payment terms; pickup is scheduled with you, and payment follows those terms. See how the transaction process works.
033. Provide Accurate Equipment and Ownership Information
You are responsible for providing accurate, complete information to the best of your knowledge. Identify known damage, missing components, leaks, operating problems, modifications, and uncertainties. Do not describe equipment as tested, operational, unused, or complete unless you have a reasonable basis for that description.
You must own the equipment or have authorization from its owner to offer it for sale. Disclose known liens, competing ownership claims, and restrictions affecting transfer or pickup. If information changes or you discover an error, notify us before proceeding. A readable nameplate helps distinguish ratings such as 12470GrdY/7200 primary voltage and 480Y/277 secondary voltage.
044. Disclose and Document PCB Status
PCB status must be disclosed and documented. Provide available fluid test reports, relevant labels, and records supporting the stated status. If PCB status is unknown, say so clearly; do not substitute an assumption based on age, appearance, manufacturer, or a previous owner's description.
A reference to mineral oil or FR3 natural ester does not, by itself, document PCB status. Do not drain fluid to prepare equipment for an inquiry; we do not ask sellers to drain transformers. Questions about sampling, handling, storage, or environmental obligations belong with qualified professionals. Our seller FAQ provides additional general information, not environmental advice.
055. Electrical Disconnect and Site Responsibilities
We do not perform electrical disconnect work. Sellers must use their own qualified electricians to de-energize and disconnect equipment. Submitting photos or receiving a written offer does not establish that a transformer is electrically isolated, safe to approach, or ready to move.
Provide accurate site-access information and disclose known obstacles affecting pickup, including restricted entry, indoor placement, or limited loading access. Freight and loading responsibilities must follow the written offer. Do not assume that website language assigns rigging, lifting, loading, or site preparation to either party.
066. Manufacturer Names and Trademarks
Trademarks, trade names, and brand names belong to their respective owners. We use manufacturer names only to describe or identify equipment. Mentioning a brand does not indicate sponsorship, endorsement, authorization, or a relationship with the trademark owner.
Virginia Transformer Buyers is an independent buyer and is not affiliated with any manufacturer, including Virginia Transformer Corp of Roanoke. The similarity of a business name or a reference to equipment manufactured in Virginia does not establish an affiliation. Learn more about our role as an independent buyer.
077. Website Limitations and Liability
Website content is provided on an “as available” basis for general information. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim warranties concerning its accuracy, completeness, uninterrupted availability, or suitability for a particular purpose. Technical descriptions cannot replace equipment-specific records or professional evaluation.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Virginia Transformer Buyers is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance on its informational content. This limitation does not exclude liability that applicable law prohibits excluding, and it does not replace obligations established in an applicable written transaction agreement.
088. Governing Law and Questions About These Terms
These terms of use are governed by Virginia law, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules, except where applicable law requires otherwise. If a provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
For questions about these website terms, call or text (951) 403-5738 or email Industrial832@gmail.com. For an equipment inquiry, use our transformer submission form. These website terms do not establish a purchase price, payment deadline, or pickup obligation for a specific transformer.
Frequently asked questions
Does submitting my transformer information commit me to selling it?
Submitting transformer information alone does not commit you to a sale or create a purchase agreement. It provides details for our review. Any transaction depends on the applicable written offer and agreed terms. Do not treat a form submission, general website statement, or preliminary conversation as confirmation of price, freight, loading, or payment obligations.
Can I submit an oil-filled transformer if its PCB status is unknown?
You may submit an inquiry, but you must clearly identify PCB status as unknown rather than state that the equipment is PCB-free. PCB status must be disclosed and documented before proceeding with a transaction. Share available labels and records, and obtain qualified guidance about any required testing. Do not drain fluid or assume that a fluid description establishes PCB status.
Do these website terms override the freight and payment terms in my written offer?
These website terms do not replace the specific freight, loading, and payment obligations in an applicable written offer or transaction agreement. Read those transaction terms before proceeding and ask about anything unclear. General website descriptions do not establish pickup charges, a payment date, or responsibility for disconnecting and loading your equipment.