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Patrick Paden is a generator specialist at Central States Diesel Generators. For over 30 years he has been helping customers in all industries to find cost-effective solutions for their on-site power generation projects as well as other process equipment requirements. He prides himself on having many repeat customers, meeting or exceeding their needs in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Rental-Grade vs. Industrial Grade Generators for Mobile Applications

By | June 22nd, 2022|Categories: Power Backup|

Industrial Grade Generators Vs Rental grade. Who wins? If you're in need of a portable industrial generator, you may be wondering whether to rent or buy. Both rental-grade and industrial-grade generators have their benefits, and the best option depends on your specific needs. Here is a breakdown of the pros and cons of rental-grade vs industrial-grade generators [...]

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7 Reasons Why Power Generator Maintenance is Important

By | June 21st, 2022|Categories: Generator Maintenance|

A diesel generator is a perfect source of power in instances where electric power fails. During thunderstorms, it is not uncommon for different areas to experience standby power system failures which result in financial loss due to downtimes in commercial facilities. With the recently issued tornado watch for the larger part of Wisconsin, now is the [...]

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Why a Standby Data Center Generator is Critical?

By | June 21st, 2022|Categories: Power Backup, Standby Generator|

More often than not, data centers run on one critical, common factor - none of them can do without electricity. Without a power source, data doesn’t get crunched, stored, modified, or queried. Without power, neither the equipment itself can run nor is it can be kept cool because there is no functional air conditioning, also dependent [...]

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7 Diesel Generator Maintenance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By | June 21st, 2022|Categories: Portable Generators|

Diesel generators have been making their way into many businesses and residential buildings for backup power. Their many benefits have made them a widely popular option. But it’s important to keep these machines well-maintained in order for the investment to be worth it. Diesel generator maintenance isn’t difficult but there are certain things that should be avoided. We’ve [...]

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Portable Diesel Generator Buying Guide

By | June 21st, 2022|Categories: Diesel generator|

Power outages are on the rise in the United States. In fact, the frequency of power outages has doubled every five years since 2000. Power outages have a wide-ranging impact on our society. They can disrupt transportation, close essential businesses like grocery stores and gas stations, and present health risks. So how does one stay prepared? [...]

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Why Prefer Liquid-cooled Diesel Generators (instead of air-cooled) in the Commercial Settings?

By | May 30th, 2022|Categories: Air cooled diesel Generator, Diesel generator, Liquid cooled diesel generator|

All machines, including the diesel engine generators, produce heat when in function. This can be a more severe issue in the case of generators as they have to work really hard to generate a huge amount of electricity. This heat increases the temperature within the generator, heating almost all of its internal parts. Air Cooled vs [...]

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Why Experts Prefer Brushless Diesel Generators Over Brushed?

By | January 12th, 2022|Categories: Brushless Diesel Generators, Diesel generator|

Brushless Diesel Generators vs Brushed Diesel Generators Power generators are an important part of a business operation as they provide electricity in case of a power outage. So, it is important to choose a generator that fulfills your power needs and provides appropriate support to your business operations. And so that you make the right decision [...]

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How Long Does A Standby Generator Last?

By | June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Standby Generator|

A standby generator usually requires significant spending. However, most businesses consider it as an investment rather than an expenditure for the simple reason that the generator will help run the business seamlessly – even during power outages! But what if the outage is rather long and seems unending? How long will the standby generator last then? [...]

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How to Buy a Backup Generator on Budget?

By | June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Power Backup|

Like any other machinery of significant use to a business, backup generators come at a cost and a steep one at that. Add to it the costs of installation, fuel, maintenance and repair and suddenly it starts appearing rather unaffordable. That said, a generator is quintessential for a business's smooth, disruption-free functioning. In fact, if you [...]

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Commercial Diesel Generator Inspection Checklist (By Experts)

By | May 10th, 2021|Categories: Power Backup|

Why do you need the perfect commercial diesel generator inspection checklist? First of all, you need a checklist to simplify the maintenance process. There’s a lot to inspect, and you don’t want to neglect any part. Neglecting your diesel generator will only degrade its performance. Good maintenance practice brings more performance out of your diesel generator. [...]

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