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September 24, 2020 Author: Damien Olsen Categories: Generators Tags: generator
If you are not familiar with the information needed to properly size a generator for your facilities power needs, then you are not alone. Figuring out how to properly size a generator for the facilities needs is a conundrum that […]
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2020 Author: Craig Hartman Categories: Generators
The makeup of diesel fuel has changed drastically over the last thirteen years. In 2007 the EPA mandated that all diesel fuel must have ultra-low sulfur content. Sulfur content is now limited to 15 ppm as opposed to the limit […]
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2020 Author: Craig Hartman Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Power Quality
What is Power Factor? Power factor is a measure of how effectively your facility is using electricity. This can be figured out by comparing your facilities working power and reactive power. Working power is the power used in almost all […]
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September 17, 2020 Author: Damien Olsen Categories: Generators Tags: generator
Generator paralleling has recently become a more popular solution because of the overall decrease in complexity of paralleling solutions. Paralleled generators allow for more flexibility, reliability, scalability, and serviceability. This article will go over what a paralleling system is, why […]
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September 10, 2020 Author: Craig Hartman Categories: Uncategorized
Any kind of rotating or oscillating equipment can be subject to issues that will manifest themselves early on through changes in the vibration patterns of your equipment. In order to catch these issues before they become a much larger issue, […]
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September 9, 2020 Author: Damien Olsen Categories: Generators Tags: generator
A backup generator is crucial to most business applications (as well as to many homeowners) in the event of even the shortest interruption in utility power. If you lose power and your generator does not start, you are subject to […]
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September 4, 2020 Author: Jeremy Butcher Categories: Electric Motors Tags: Electric Motor, motor, Motor Repair
When your car begins to make a strange noise, do you wait until you’re stranded on the side of the road to call a mechanic? Not if you know anything about cars. You should get your car to the mechanic […]
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September 3, 2020 Author: Gary Lucero Categories: Electric Motors Tags: Electric Motor, motor
Vibrational problems within your motor will cause a myriad of issues for your business, your motor, and your motor’s driven application. To help your equipment last as long as possible, and to avoid unscheduled downtime, vibrational issues need to be […]
Read MoreAugust 28, 2020 Author: Craig Hartman Categories: Generators Tags: generator
A Brief Overview of NEC Article 708 as it Pertains to Generator Systems This generator system classification was added in 2008 in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and hurricane Katrina. This designation is reserved for facilities that, if destroyed […]
Read MoreAugust 27, 2020 Author: Gary Lucero Categories: Electric Motors Tags: Electric Motor, motor, Motor Repair
Changes in the vibration patterns of your motor are one of the first indicators that your motor may be heading toward a critical failure. Vibration analysis experts estimate that by the time your motor starts making audible noise, your motor […]
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