December 08, 2017
GENERATOR BASICS: DIESEL GENERATOR WINTERIZATION
Winter is almost upon us and with the increase in extreme weather, many areas may face temperatures as low as 15-30 degrees below freezing and snowfall of up to 75 inches this season. If your generator set is installed outside, there are some steps you need to take for proper diesel generator winterization. The two main conditions that will affect…
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2018
Generator Basics: Diesel Particulate Filters (Generator DPF)
Since EPA emissions regulations worldwide have become tougher, many changes have been made involving diesel generator engines and the resulting exhaust gases. Though diesel produces one eighth the amount of carbon monoxide as a typical gasoline engine, it produces twenty times the amount of nitrogen oxide. Diesel exhaust is categorized as a Group 1 carcinogen, linked to both lung and bladder cancer. The use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel combined…
Read MoreDecember 13, 2017
Safeguard Your Company This Hurricane Season with a Generator
We're entering the peak of the 2016 hurricane season. Is your company ready to weather an extreme storm? One of the most effective ways to prepare your organization for hurricanes and other types of severe weather is to purchase a reliable used industrial generator. Here's what to put on your checklist when buying and setting up your generator: Determine your…
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
Assisted Living & Nursing Home Generator Requirements
The state of Florida recently passed a new legislation addressing nursing home generator requirements. The law requires backup power sources to be installed into all nursing homes, assisted living, senior living, and long term care facilities in Florida. The legislation came to light months after the death of eight (8) residents occurred due to sweltering heat within a nursing home,…
Read MoreDecember 12, 2017
What Are Hospital Generator Testing Requirements?
Hospitals rely on having a steady source of power to keep life-sustaining and saving equipment functional; a power outage at a hospital can be life-threatening. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities must have backup generators in place in case of emergencies that can cause a main power source to fail. Hospital generator testing requirements place strict guidelines on the frequency and…
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