A pad extender for connecting a conductor cable to a transformer. The pad extender includes a planar body including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a first portion length. The pad extender further includes an elongate slot defined in the first portion of the planar body, the elongate slot extending along a majority of the first portion length. The pad extender further includes at least one aperture defined in the second portion of the planar body. Wherein the planar body is slidable relative to the transformer along the elongate slot.