What to Consider to Properly Size Your Generator

  Continuous machinery operation is key for the success of commercial and industrial facilities. A power outage of any length can be very costly for a business. A generator can give you that backup power source you need, but it’s important that you select the right size generator to make sure that it can efficiently handle the requirements of your facility.

Why is sizing so important?

The last thing you want to do is to select a generator that is too small to handle the power needs of your operation. Since you only plan to use it in emergency situations, you might believe that a low-capacity unit will do just fine. However, this will prove to be a mistake when it comes time to use the generator during a blackout. As it attempts to handle the power requirements of your facility, it will quickly get overloaded and fail...

Quality Assurance Testing For Your Business

Quality assurance testing, also known as QA testing, is a significant part of the manufacturing process for electrical components like engines, transmissions, generators, and other power systems. QA testing consists of a set of activities done to ensure that businesses are providing the best possible product to their customers. It also focuses on how you can improve the process during manufacturing to deliver a quality product that complies with modern industry standards. QA testing is designed to prevent business owners from manufacturing inferior or malfunctioning products. If you want a product to receive good reviews from your target market, you need to prove that it is both user-friendly and reliable. You can figure this out by putting your product though a series of quality assurance and quality control protocols.

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Providing Solutions to Your Electrical Compliance Issues

The cities of California have strict electrical compliance codes that all businesses must adhere to, and any violations could result in significant downtime for your facility. You can help avoid this scenario by keeping your equipment maintained, training your employees properly, and addressing compliance issues before they become bigger problems that can impede on the success of your company. Allow Valley Power Systems to partner with you to ensure your business remains in compliance with local laws.

Why Is Compliance So Important?

As a business owner, staying compliant will not only ensure that your facility meets the local standards but will also help protect your employees from work conditions that could be deemed hazardous. Individuals who work around power sources can encounter a lot of potential dangers on a daily basis, so it’s essential to create the safest work environment possible for your employees.  According to the Occupational...

Remotely Monitoring Your Generator

A generator can give you peace of mind should the power fail at your facility. During a power outage, one of the last things that you will want to worry about is losing productivity—even if the power is out for a short time, the interruption in business processes can cost you. Investing in a backup generator with a remote monitoring system can ensure your electrical systems remain operational so that you won’t experience financial losses in the unexpected event of a blackout. When the power cuts, the generator will kick on and keep your facility running smoothly. But what happens if your generator won’t turn on at all? It has a problem you didn’t know about, and now you have to halt production until the power returns or you can get a technician out for a repair. You may be able...