January 09, 2023
NFPA 110 Standards and Generator Compliance
In events of power outages caused by natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, man-made disasters such as downed power lines or utility poles caused by vehicular accidents, even your friendly neighborhood squirrel, backup generators are often installed within buildings and facilities to provide backup power to ensure key systems and operations can continue even when power to the…
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
Cost of Downtime in Industrial Facilities Stresses Importance of Electrical Maintenance
For industrial facilities, the cost of downtime can be very damaging. The financial losses caused by even momentary power loss can be devastating. For example, a power outage lasting as little as 10 seconds can have a drastic effect on a facility’s financial gains and productivity. During periods of downtime, lost labor costs, maintenance or replacement of failing or damaged equipment, spoiled…
Read MoreMarch 05, 2018
Diesel Fuel Consumption
If last year’s extreme weather showed us anything, it’s that power outages are becoming more common and can happen at any time and for any length of time. After the flooding in Texas, and with Florida and Puerto Rico both getting hit by historic hurricanes we saw millions of Americans without power for up to 30 days. Some areas are still…
Read MoreApril 21, 2017
Generator Specification Sheets – How to Read Generator Specs
Generator specification sheets are documents that include detailed information about particular units, such as model number, standby rating, specific data about engines and other pertinent data and features. Reading generator specification sheets is crucial to understanding what different units have to offer and making sure you find the most suitable model for your home or business. Key Factors of Generator Specs…
Read MoreJuly 27, 2018
EPA Tier 4 Final Regulation Impacts Diesel Generators
Overview In 2004, the EPA finalized Tier 4 emissions standards for non-road diesel engines. Their take on the approach is to reduce sulfur in non-road diesel fuel to dramatically reduce harmful emissions, which will directly help all States and locales that were designated as 8-hour ozone non-attainment areas (such as California) to improve…
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