Transformer explosion - GIF

Transformer explosion.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...765#post124195
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...587#post162761
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...967#post153004
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...437#post135542
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...232#post188339

When the squirrels get the transformer in my back yard, it is a single "POP" and the power goes out.
Why are there so many explosions in this example?

That's what happens when you replace the fuses with a piece of pipe...

One reason for so many "pops" is the fact that that is cluster of 4 or 5 transformers and I'm sure the first one threw debris that shorted all the others. Also all that smoke is more conductive than clean air and causes more arcing.

"Raji, tell me, who needs fireworks this year?" :)