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About Patrick Paden

For over 40 years I have 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. My success comes from listening and understanding the customer needs. I pride myself on having many repeat customers, meeting or exceeding their needs in a cost effective and timely manner.

Here is who we work with:

✓ BUSINESS OWNERS - Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS - Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ ENGINEERS -Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ PLANT MANAGERS - Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs.

✓ DEALERS, BROKERS and MANUFACTURERS Looking for on-site emergency/standby or prime power generation solutions. We provide cost effective low risk used generators inspected and load tested by certified technicians, with quick delivery to meet your needs..

We specialize in the brands you can trust, CAT, Caterpillar, Cummins, Baldor, Detroit Diesel, GM, Jenbacher, John Deere, Katolight, Kohler, Generac, Mitsubishi, MQ Power, MTU, Multiquip,Olympian, Onan, Volvo, Waukesha and others.

Indoor Vs Outdoor Commercial Generators

By |2026-03-17T00:13:35+00:00April 26th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

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How to Select a Good Generator Installation Site

By |2026-03-17T00:13:37+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Generator|Tags: |

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 [...]

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How to Effectively Clean Diesel with Fuel Polishing

By |2026-03-17T00:13:42+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: |

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 [...]

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Different Grades of Diesel Fuel Used in Diesel Generators

By |2026-03-17T00:13:43+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Diesel generator|Tags: , |

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 [...]

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All about Storage Tank Standards UL-142 & UL-2085

By |2026-03-17T00:13:48+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: |

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.  [...]

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Generator Installation in Commercial Buildings

By |2026-03-17T00:13:50+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Generator|Tags: |

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  [...]

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Generator Glossary

By |2026-03-17T00:13:51+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

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 [...]

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The Role of a Transfer Switch for Portable & Standby Generators

By |2026-03-17T00:13:52+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Generator|Tags: |

The transfer switch is a safety mechanism that ensures the smooth transition of power from utility power to generator power when outages occur. It prevents hazardous power backfeeding in the utility lines, protects utility workers, and saves your property. A transfer switch acts as a controlled switch by separating the industrial electrical system from the utility [...]

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How to Choose the Best Diesel Marine Engine

By |2026-03-17T00:13:54+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

In order to choose the best marine engine, you need to consider factors such as engine weight, size, availability of parts locally, fuel efficiency, availability of service points, meeting emission compliance, and brand reputation. If you need a used or new marine engine, consult with an expert and test different models to understand their performance and [...]

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Which Industries Are Most Impacted by Power Outages from Wildfires?

By |2026-03-17T00:13:56+00:00February 16th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

Power outages during wildfires affect most prominent industries like manufacturing, financial services, information technology, healthcare, food, data centers, and city control offices. Power loss is unavoidable during any natural disaster, it disrupts business operations, delays production, and even death due to failure of life support in hospitals.  Sudden climate change is very common in the US [...]

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