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How often should You Really Service a Generator in 2025?

By |2025-09-20T06:58:23+00:00June 22nd, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

In 2025, it is important to service a generator every year or after 100-200 hours of operation, whichever is first. Some of the factors that decide service frequency are usage, generator type, and environmental factors. In this blog, let’s discuss the common guidelines for generator service, factors that influence generator maintenance, and key maintenance factors.  Common [...]

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How Industrial Generators Will Future‑Proof Vaccine Cold Chains in 2026

By |2025-09-20T06:58:24+00:00June 19th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

Industrial generators are providing excellent backup power sources for future-proof vaccine cold chains, ensuring transport and storage even in areas with limited or unreliable grid supply. In this blog,  let’s discuss how industrial generators provide continuous refrigeration, how they support cold chain technologies, and the challenges.  How do industrial generators provide continuous refrigeration? Industrial generators provide [...]

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Emergency Generator Testing – When Was the Last Time You Checked Yours?

By |2025-10-07T13:28:37+00:00June 9th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

When tested regularly, emergency generators provide reliable power supply during outages. Testing frequency varies depending on applications and regulations, but it is important to test once a year under full load conditions. Monthly and quarterly load tests are also performed in many facilities.  In this blog, let's discuss generator testing schedules for different facilities, how to [...]

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Top 10 Best Commercial Generator Deals on eBay

By |2025-10-08T05:17:34+00:00June 9th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

Commercial generators are very essential for business as they provide reliable backup power during outages, ensuring uninterrupted business operations, protecting sensitive systems, and minimizing downtime.  They also help in keeping critical systems like emergency lighting, security, and other important systems operational. In this blog, let’s discuss the top 10 commercial generator deals available on eBay. Cummins [...]

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How Much Is My Used Generator Worth? A Quick Valuation Guide

By |2025-10-08T05:19:05+00:00June 9th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|

To estimate the right value of your used generator consider factors like type of generator, running hours, condition, age, and intended purpose. Lower running hours and better conditions indicate a high value for the generator. The right thumb rule for industrial generators is $300 to $450 per KW, but it can vary according to your generator’s [...]

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Generator Sizing Guide for Commercial Buildings

By |2025-10-08T05:22:17+00:00April 26th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: , |

To determine the sizing of a generator for a commercial building, you need to consider factors such as total power source requirements like starting loads, running loads, and reserve capacity. This process is done by measuring maximum electricity usage, estimating square footage, examining historical data, and consulting with a professional technician.  The most common technique is [...]

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Guide to Natural Gas Generator Emissions

By |2025-10-08T05:24:39+00:00April 26th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: , , |

Natural gas generators' emissions include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) which are regulated by the EPA. Natural gas produces cleaner emissions compared to fossil fuels releasing few pollutants and greenhouse gases. The emissions are governed by standards that are based on the manufacturing date and the generator’s horsepower.  In this blog, [...]

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The Importance of Winterizing Commercial Backup Generators

By |2025-10-08T05:25:11+00:00April 26th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: , |

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 [...]

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Can You Run a Commercial Diesel Generator in the Rain?

By |2025-10-08T05:25:23+00:00April 26th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: |

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 [...]

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What is Load Management for Commercial Generators

By |2025-10-08T05:25:38+00:00April 26th, 2025|Categories: Power Backup|Tags: , , |

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 [...]

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