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You already know having a generator for your home or business is a great way to ensure the necessary backup power when you need it most. But what about other items you need to go with it for optimum use? One of the most important accessories for a generator is a transfer switch. This small piece of added equipment makes the backup power process seamless and helps ensure overall safety. Here is...
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One of the most common concerns with deploying a diesel generator is fuel storage - over the long-term, effective storage presents a unique set of challenges. While you might be tempted to stock up or to leave a full tank sitting for an extended period of time, the risk of contamination becomes much greater the longer it is kept. In turn, this can cause damage to your generator and leave you in...
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You may need a generator to protect your business against a power outage or even a planned spike in energy demand. For many businesses, renting generators makes sense, particularly for short-term and infrequent use. To make sure you get the most out of your investment, you will need to ask generator rental providers the right questions about the generator, accessories, the service agreement, and...
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Standby generators switch on to restore power to your business during an outage, preventing melting freezers or data loss from costing your company thousands or millions of dollars. However, these generators must be installed according to codes set by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) in order to operate safely and efficiently. NFPA 110 stipulates the requirements for operating and...
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Buying a generator is typically a significant investment for a home or business owner. It’s also something most consumers don’t do very often, so there’s a lot of confusion around which fuel type to use (diesel, natural gas, propane), which brand is best (Cummins, MTU, Generac, Kohler, HIPOWER), and most especially, what size generator is appropriate. To answer that last question, your...
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Diesel fuel can be stored for up to 6 months at 86°F before it starts to break down. But 86°F is balmy compared to Houston’s average summer temperature of 91°F. Individual days can reach into the hundreds. And a tank left out in the burning sun will get even hotter than that... At these temperatures, diesel fuel breaks down FAST. With this breakdown comes sludge, sediment, and...
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Learn which type of WPP-supplied genset is best for your project When selecting the right generator for any application, there are dozens of factors to think about. One key place to start is with the generator’s ratings. Ratings, at their most basic level, are designed to provide insight into how much power the generator is capable of producing. They also define how and what types of...
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