Winterizing commercial backup generators is very essential to maintain durable performance, and avoid costly damage in cold weather. It is important for areas of freezing temperatures, to prevent issues like fuel line problems, engine freezing, and battery failure. In this blog let’s discuss why winterizing is important for commercial backup generators and what are the steps [...]
Generally, it is not recommended to run a commercial diesel generator during rain as it will result in electrical hazards, component damage, and reduced performance. The generator should be kept dry for safe and seamless operation. If you need to operate the generator in wet conditions, make use of protections like a canopy, and do not [...]
In commercial generators, load management involves balancing the power supply and electrical demand to avoid overloading, reduce costs, and prioritize critical equipment thereby managing power consumption. Before we dive deep, let’s learn the basics of load management. What is load management? Load management or Demand Side Management controls the power consumption to enhance the usage of [...]
In a commercial setup, the outdoor generator is preferred since it is easy to install, lowers cost, and has few building code requirements whereas the indoor generator requires a dedicated room, ventilation, and strict safety measures. An indoor commercial generator is a backup power source that typically generates power for businesses and industries. They are larger [...]
The generator installation site is selected based on the factors including right ventilation, proper drainage, stability, proximity to the electrical meter, and fuel source. When installing the generator, you should ensure that it is positioned away from windows and residential areas to avoid carbon monoxide exposure and reduce noise. It is always important to follow the [...]
To effectively clean diesel with fuel polishing, pump out the diesel fuel from the tank and send it to the filtration system that performs different stages of purification to eliminate unwanted contaminants including sediments, microbial growth, and water. After filtration, the clean diesel is again sent back to the tank; in this process, the unfiltered fuel [...]
Diesel generators use diesel of different grades including grade 1 diesel, grade 2 diesel, and winterized diesel. The type of diesel can be chosen based on the climate where you use the generator. In this blog, let’s discuss the different grades of diesel fuel used in generators and how to choose the right fuel for your [...]
The UL-142 and UL-2085 are the safety standards introduced by UL or Underwriters Laboratories that provide instructions or rules for constructing storage tanks for combustible or flammable liquids. The key difference between UL-142 and UL-2085 are: The UL-142 is a basic safety standard used to construct single-walled steel tanks to store flammable, combustible, and non-corrosive liquids. [...]
The generator provides power to the commercial buildings during a power outage. It helps to avoid financial loss, and data loss and offers seamless business operations. Generator installation in commercial buildings involves the following steps: Choose the appropriate size generator according to the available space Select the right location in your building to place the generator [...]
The generator glossary provides a list of all terms and definitions related to the components, operations, and technical terms used when discussing the workings of a generator. A generator is an equipment that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using fuel or natural gas, thus powering industrial appliances during power outages. In this blog, let’s discuss [...]