We’ve grown accustomed to longer wait times than normal these days, with shortage on many products, from toilet paper to trucks, and everything in between. Earlier, we discussed the shortage of UPS batteries and how that can impact your critical environment.
For many of us, the arrival of spring means spring cleaning. When dealing with critical power equipment, spring maintenance is especially important to make sure your generator systems are in top working order, and is a great time to see how your unit fared over the winter. Any time of the year has potential for utility outages and the 2017 Eaton Blackout Tracker has shown that power outages in the US are on the rise. In fact, last year there were over 3,526 noted outages with an average outage duration of 81 minutes. To keep your facility online and running smoothly, here are a few tips to keep your emergency power in great shape.
You are feeling good about your negotiations with your new service provider. The discussions about your equipment have been excellent, and your rep really seems to understand your needs. You have a service contract in hand and are ready to sign.
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Before you put pen to paper sealing the deal, it is very important to review your service contract carefully before moving ahead. While you think you know what your costs will be for services, you need to beware of potential “hidden costs” that can trip you up and cause headaches in the future. Here are some things to look out for when you are doing that review: Read more
How much do you really know about your generator and your generator service plan? Don’t wait until it’s too late and your critical facility has gone down before you take the time to understand required maintenance. The time between emergencies or power outages may be far apart, but is your generator operated and maintained during that time? Maintenance and regular operation of a generator is critical to the reliability and life expectancy of the unit. Here are five helpful tips to making sure you get the most out of your generator.