In a distribution circuit the term 'secondary' is in reference to:

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In a distribution circuit the term 'secondary' is in reference to:

In a distribution circuit, the secondary is the low-voltage side of a transformer that delivers power to customers. After high-voltage power is stepped down at a substation, the lower voltage on the secondary winding goes out to the service drops and is suitable for end-use equipment and lighting. That’s why the term refers to low voltage. The higher voltages are associated with the primary/feeder side, not the consumer-facing secondary.

In a distribution circuit, the secondary is the low-voltage side of a transformer that delivers power to customers. After high-voltage power is stepped down at a substation, the lower voltage on the secondary winding goes out to the service drops and is suitable for end-use equipment and lighting. That’s why the term refers to low voltage. The higher voltages are associated with the primary/feeder side, not the consumer-facing secondary.

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