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With the rising cost of diesel fuel P3 Generator Services has more recently been asked about how to best maintain and protect the investment of fuel already in the tank. This is good news as it means that our message about the importance of fuel management is resonating. However, we are discovering that there is a belief that simply adding a fuel stabilizer is enough. While this is certainly a part of it, it should not replace a more comprehensive fuel management plan. Understanding the answers to these questions will help explain why: 1) There is lots of talk about diesel fuel today. What makes today’s fuel different? The short answer is...
Generator Maintenance is a Team Sport. Our goal at P3 Generator Services has never been to strike alarm or concern with every storm that could potentially hit our region. But with the recent effects of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and now others churning across the Atlantic, it is clear that we are certainly in the throes of a very active tropical cyclone season. The best advice that can be offered is to always be prepared regardless of the forecast. Having a qualified service team that routinely inspects and maintains your generator system is your first line of defense. They will be able to identify and correct areas of concern long before problems arise....
Originally posted on 08/14/2017 (edited) Are you better prepared today? Today marks the anniversary of the Great Northeast Blackout of 2003 On August 14th, 2003, hot and humid weather conditions prevailed across the region straining utilities with the increased demand on electrical service. Shortly after 4 o'clock that afternoon, over-heated power lines in Ohio sagged into unpruned trees. The result triggered a massive power grid failure that stretched from Ontario, Canada and some mid-western states to the mid-Atlantic and southern New England. This event, that left some without power for up to a week, caught electric distribution companies, government agencies, businesses, and individuals alike completely off guard. Were you one of them?...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC EXERCISING OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS As per the EPA, emergency and stand-by generators are prohibited from operating for exercise or non-emergency purposes on days that are classified as being of poor air quality. Relying solely on your auto-exercise settings for weekly automatic run times places you at significant risk of having your generator run on bad air quality days. Operating a generator for exercising purposes during an air quality alert may result in state sanctioned fines up to $10,000 per occurrence! Therefore, generators should be MANUALLY started for exercise purposes by a qualified staff member or local technician and ONLY AFTER airnow.gov has been checked and verified for positive...
Originally Published on 6/08/2015 Is the Air Clean Enough to Test Run my Emergency Generator? By now most facility managers are well aware that test running their emergency generator on a regular schedule can be affected depending upon whether or not it is a good air day or bad. However, Are you aware that bad air quality, as defined by the AQI, anywhere in the state, not just at your location, matters to you? Did you know there is now an easy way to stay informed on air quality prior to test running your generator? Read on to learn about EnviroFlash, an automated email alert notification system. First the basics. Ultimately your facility...
Do you know the difference? Each is an essential part of generator maintenance. Knowing the difference is key. While weekly or monthly load tests are important in verifying whether or not your emergency power system will transfer properly during an outage, a Load Bank is critical to ensuring that the power supplied is sufficient for your building's requirements and if the generator is in proper health to maintain it for a period of time. Load Bank - What is it? A Load Bank is nothing more than a big heater. It allows a technician to artificially apply load to a generator independent from the building's electrical systems and without business disruption. How...
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