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Generator Load Bank Testing – What You Need to Know About the Procedure

Learn why WPP’s Load Bank Testing Services are critical to your generator’s performance For many companies, having a standby generator is important in keeping crucial services operating in times of an outage. For those involved in the healthcare industry, for example, this includes situations where having power can mean the difference between life or death. For those who operate data centers...

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Load Bank Types: Resistive vs Reactive vs Resistive/Reactive vs Electronic

Generators are often kept for the purpose of emergencies. By their very nature, emergencies often transpire unexpectedly, and that’s why operations and facilities, particularly those in the oil and gas industry or services industry (e.g., data centers and hospitals), have generators onsite for standby purposes. A permanent or portable backup generator can give you peace of mind knowing you have...

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What You Need to Know About Storage Tank Standards UL-142 & UL-2085

At Worldwide Power Products, we sell and rent generators. This includes diesel generators for a variety of applications. The diesel needed to power these generators requires proper storage in tanks often located onsite. Companies and site operators must maintain specific requirements for these storage tanks. It’s up to the property owner and company to learn about the specific standards for...

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Diesel Fuel Management for Standby Generators – Hows, Whats & Whys

Maintenance programs are a common and critical component for generators. The frequency and steps revolve around the type of generator, the use, and the environment in which it operates. In some cases, a simple visual monthly inspection is all that’s needed. Others require specific steps every two years. Most generators require maintenance in the bi-annual to annual range. While generators...

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Different Grades of Diesel Fuel Used in Diesel Generators

A continuous supply of clean fuel must be provided to the fuel systems of both prime generators and standby or backup applications for optimal performance when in use. One of the most common forms of fuel used for this purpose is diesel, thus, diesel generators are in high demand. The reasons for diesel are manifold: Diesel is reliable; Diesel is commercially readily available; Diesel...

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Diesel Generator Engine Emissions & Tier Ratings Explained

Diesel Generator Engine Emissions & Tier Ratings Explained WPP’s comprehensive inventory of new and used generators, covering all tier levels, is unequaled in the industry. Search our inventory. Since the 1950s, the US government has been making plans to combat air pollution. From its inception to enforce the Clean Air Act of 1970, a law which provided much more stringent emission...

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How Long Does Diesel Fuel Last & Tips to Store it for Longer

During an emergency fuel is one of the first resources to go, having a sufficient reserve of fuel can be beneficial for staying prepared for the unexpected, such as extended power outages. Although beneficial, the shelf life of diesel does not last as long as one might think. Effected by tighter regulation and environmental and economic concerns, modern refining processes leaves today’s...

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