May is National Electrical Safety Month, which makes this an excellent opportunity to discuss generator safety!  No matter the size or output of your generator, it should always demand your caution in its handling and use.  Failure to do so could result in adverse consequences such as carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, burns or worse!  Here are just a few tips towards safely operating your generator, whether it be a portable generator, your home generator, or the commercial generator at your facility. Portable Generator Safety Be sure to always start and stop your generator when no electrical loads are connected. Never overload your generator, be sure to never exceed its output rating or...

When we say the P3 Generator Service team can repair any generator, we mean ANY generator, even the compact unit inside your RV! With winter soon to break and the days getting longer, summer will soon be upon us! Is your RV or Camper ready for road trip season? The last place you want to find out your generator is having issues is when you’re parked deep in the middle of a state park, forced to power your interior off of a far less efficient truck motor. Trust our expert technicians to help ensure your summer vacation goes as smoothly as possible, so you can focus on enjoying yourself instead of worrying how much engine fuel...

Did you know that exercising or testing your generator on a bad air quality day could result in a huge fine from the state DEP?Here's what you need to know to check for the air quality in your region BEFORE running your generator for testing.For operators of emergency power systems, go to www.airnow.gov to verify if the AQI, or Air Quality Index, is acceptable to exercise or test your generator on any particular day.A best practice is to view the FORECAST at www.airnow.gov after 4 pm on the day before your scheduled test. Then, print a copy of the Forecast and keep it with your testing records for future use.Green and Yellow...

Generator Routine Maintenance and Operational Testing: An overview of what's inside Chapter 8 of the NFPA 110 Standard Do you own, operate, or manage a facility where human lives depend on uninterrupted electrical power, like; nursing homes and hospitals? If so, your priority should be to make NFPA 110 your guide to understanding these legally enforceable generator care provisions. What are generator maintenance best practices? Without clear guidelines, this is open to interpretation. NFPA 110 provides the means to understand proper generator maintenance and testing uniformly. To help you become better informed, we offer an easy-to-read explanation of the three main points; testing and maintenance, load banking, and fuel condition management. Testing...

FAQs on generators, generator service, and repair We speak with a lot of people every day - from our techs visiting customers on-site to phone calls, texts, and social media messaging to our office. These conversations net many questions about generators, generator service, and repairs. Perhaps you’ve secretly had some of your own but were afraid to ask.  It's silly you think. You'd be surprised to know, others have had the same concerns. Remember the saying; The only bad questions are the ones never asked? So we’ve compiled a small sampling to break the ice. We hope you find this information helpful. Read on to discover answers to the most common FAQs...

What you need to know. This time of the year, mice and other small rodents will seek winter shelter by making nests in protected areas away from the cold. The warm confines of your generator enclosure are inviting to these unwelcome guests. Once inside, these pests will chew on wires, build nests, and wreck havoc to the sensitive parts that power your generator system. But why do rodents chew on wires in the first place? Perhaps it's the paraffin wax used to lubricate the wires when extruded through the insulation jackets during manufacture, or because they like to sharpen their teeth on the hard cabling. Either way, they're making their winter homes in...