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Why the tap changers are always connected to HV side of the transformer?

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Why the tap changers are always connected to HV side of the transformer? 

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During tap changing action the load current has to be shifted from one tap to another tap. In case HV wining the load current will be less. Hence lesser arcing will take place.

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