March 14, 2019
Power Outages On The Rise: Why It’s Time to Find Commercial Generators For Sale
Did you know power outages cost an average of about $18 billion to $33 billion per year in the United States? In fact, the United States “experiences more electric outages than any other developed nation,” according to Pew Charitable Trusts. Worse yet, no one projects things to improve. Over the last few decades, the average number of outages per year…
Read MoreMarch 29, 2018
Glossary
Glossary Alternating Current (AC): Current flowing from zero to a positive maximum and then back to zero, flows down again to a negative maximum to return back to zero. Backup Generators: Used for fulfilling emergency load requirement during sudden shortage of power. Blackout: Sudden disruption of electrical power. Contactor: It is used in control circuits. Current: The flow of particles charged by electricity. Diesel…
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2022
How Does a Natural Gas Generator Work?
If you run a commercial or industrial facility, you know the importance of keeping a standby generator on hand. Power outages happen, and you want to ensure you always have a backup plan so you can continue to conduct crucial business operations. A new or gently used standby generator is a worthwhile investment for businesses in any industry. When deciding…
Read MoreFebruary 08, 2018
Generator Malfunction Can Cause Chaos for Hospitals
When hospitals experience generator malfunction, utter chaos can ensue. For example, when St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, New York experienced a malfunctioning generator, a power outage occurred, causing the Emergency Room to shut down. Power was down for the first floor of the hospital for over four hours, making it necessary for anyone seeking emergency medical aid to be directed to the next…
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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