January 12, 2018
Power Outage Statistics Mean More Generator Demand
In the United States, citizens see more power outages than any other developed nation. Power outage statistics for the U.S. indicate that the instances of blackouts have also been increasing over the last decade, with people in the upper Northwest of the country seeing an average of 214 minutes of outages per year. Many factors contribute to the growing number of outages,…
Read MoreDecember 08, 2017
Generator Operation Regulations
Diesel & Natural Gas Generator Operation Regulations The following are some of the important regulatory steps: On July 11, 2006, the EPA promulgated emission regulations for stationary diesel engines, which require that most new stationary diesel engines meet the Tier 1-4 emission standards for mobile nonroad engines. On January 18, 2008, EPA promulgated emission standards for stationary spark ignition (SI)…
Read MoreDecember 15, 2017
Used Diesel Generator for Telecom Towers – Woodstock Power
Telecommunications towers are essential for emergency and everyday communications. Telephones, radios, and even television signals rely on telecom towers for functionality. Many employees, including emergency responders, police personnel, hospital workers and countless others, rely on telecom towers for steady communications that are vital to carrying out their work. The importance of telecom towers for everyday life as well as emergency…
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2018
Generator Basics: Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Preventative maintenance has always been crucial for any operating system, especially in mission-critical, life-saving emergency power systems. Relatively recently, EPA regulations have pushed diesel fuel systems into the spotlight of system maintenance. As of December 1, 2014, all diesel to be used in non-road diesel engines must be Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). While being effective and necessary for reducing the number of…
Read MoreSeptember 07, 2017
Servers: Redundant Power Supply Basics – Woodstock Power
When it comes down to the basics of server redundant power supply, Woodstock is here to help. Simply put, server rooms often require a source of secure, uninterrupted power in order to carry out mission-critical applications. The success of server rooms depends on having a constant supply of power. A redundant power supply, such as a backup power generator, is essential…
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