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When you want to hire a generator , you’re going to find yourself knee-deep in industry jargon that can make the process a bit confusing. The last thing you want is to hire the wrong diesel generators for your needs, so it’s important to know certain terms in order to make the process easier. Here’s some insight from the CAT rental team. When you ask about diesel generators, the first thing a salesperson will enquire about is the size you require for your commercial or industrial project. Generator size is measured in kilovolt-amperes (kVA), but it’s a term that isn’t well-known outside the industry. Usually, when people hire a generator, they know how much power they need in terms of kilowatts (kW) but not kVA. What is the Difference Between kW and kVA? kW are a unit of real power and a kW rating of diesel generators is how much power they can output based on the horsepower of the engine. Essentially, it is how much power the generator actually has. kVA is a measure of ...

If you own a yacht or boat, you’ll know just how important it is that you have a reliable power generator onboard to supply you with electrical power when you’re at sea. Here are some essential tips and advice on how to get the best performance from your marine generator. Tip #1 Good habits are key to keeping a boat or yacht in great condition, keeping you in touch with the boat’s systems as well as helping you spot maintenance issues early. Add these items to your list to include your marine generator: Oil level check Coolant level check (at the pressure cap) Water pump belt/alternator check Leak check Tip #2 Always turn off the shore power breaker on the dock before switching on your marine generator. If your power generator connects to the shore-based electrical power supply for even a moment, it will result in a life-threatening and high-risk event. Tip #3 Switch your AC load breaker or switch to the off position before starting your marine g...

Commercial power generators , also known as gensets , are critical to many commercial and industrial applications, supplying reliable, clean standby power when the grid goes down as well as to remote locations. Load management is a critical process that ensures your generator stays online and is not overloaded by demand. What is the process of load management? Every standby power generator has a set capacity and cannot supply power above that limit – this is called it’s load capacity. When the generator nears or reaches that limit, it will start shedding the load by cutting off power to equipment/utilities or shutting down completely. Load management is a process of monitoring the demand on the power generator and preventing too many high-demand loads from operating at one time, thereby preventing an overload. This is usually achieved through a mart controller integrated with an automatic transfer switch and external relay modules which allows the controller to turn loads on a...

Backup generators  are very useful equipment for homes, businesses, and industrial sites, providing clean, reliable power when the grid isn’t available. However, they’re not always in use, so it’s important that they’re stored correctly until they’re needed again to ensure that they stay in perfect working condition.  Here’s some advice from our team who  hire generators  and sell  diesel generators  for commercial, residential, marine and industrial use.   Short-term storage for diesel generators   If you know that you’ll likely require your generator throughout the next few months but that it may sit idle for a week or so in between use, then storage is a relatively simple thing. Simply clean any dust or debris off the unit after use and store it somewhere with easy access where it is protected from the environment. Keep in mind that diesel starts to deteriorate after about 10 days, so if you leave it for more than 3 weeks ...

CAT generators are a useful and reliable source of power for businesses and projects across a wide range of industries – but it’s critical that the right measures are put in place to ensure that they operate safely. When you hire generators for your business from CAT rental specialists, be sure to adhere to these guidelines and safety protocols.  Need to hire a generator? Get the right size   Before we go into general safety guidelines, the first and most important piece of advice is to ensure that you hire generators that offer the right capacity for the job at hand. Generators that are smaller may be more affordable, but overloading generators can easily result in power outages and damaged equipment.  When running CAT generators:  Ensure that the CAT rental generator is situated outdoors as the exhaust fumes are hazardous to your health. Even with windows open and fans moving the air, the exhaust fumes will quickly build up.  In order t...

There are many different generators that can help your business to cool down your warehouses such as the electrical generator , diesel generator , and biogas generator . However, this choice may depend on your business structure and location. There are numerous steps warehouse owners can take to cool their building in summer, here are just a few: 1. Remove hot air during the day   Efficient ventilation of warehouses removes excessive heat as well as moisture, fumes, smoke, and dust build-up. Wind and hybrid ventilation products not only help protect goods and machinery but also assist in creating a better workplace for warehouse staff, increasing wellbeing and productivity. In addition, portable industrial fans are also beneficial in large warehouse spaces to keep air moving and cool areas that aren’t in reach of air conditioning units.  2. Turn off the heat source   An easy and practical step to keep the building cool is often forgotten – turning off any ma...

With the development of technology, more and more affordable generators are more accessible for customers to choose from. No matter how small their budget, customers have the option to choose from  gas generators ,  electric generators , and diesel generators . There are a couple of tips to remember for new users as following   If you a re a  first-time user of a generator, there are some important t hings that you should  keep in mind as you prepare your new unit.  Whether you are prepping a generator to support a business in the event of power loss ,  or about to fire up your generator at home after a major storm, keep these tips in mind to help avoid both generator damage and injury or loss of life.   Do's   Do plan ahead for how much power you will need to draw from the generator.  It is important to have a generator that can produce more power than you think you will need in order to avoid overload....

When  compared  to  the  gas generator  or  electric generator , the  diesel   generator  is more economical , as i t cost less energy while producing more electrical power for businesses to run their daily activities in a smooth and effective way. In order to make full use of the diesel generator, we need to pay attention to the maintenance of the machine.    The diesel generators bring a lot of advantages to businesses such as high efficiency, less cost, easy maintenance, and operation.    In terms of high efficiency, a diesel generator will burn around 50% less fuel during operation. As a result,   the diesel generator can produce  a  much higher power output at a lower cost. Diesel generators also burn at a lower temperature than other  fuelled  generators resulting in a significantly longer life.   Another benefit of having a good diesel generator is it can be use...