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Common Natural Gas Generator Issues
Common Natural Gas Generator Issues
Your natural gas generator is an important part of your business. During an outage, it provides the backup power you need to keep your operations running without disruption, protecting your bottom line. However, generators are heavy-duty machines that are subjected to much wear and tear over the years. They require regular maintenance and repairs to provide optimal performance.
Eventually, your generator will begin to show signs of decline, even with the best maintenance program. Many times, these are just an indication that the system needs a repair to get back to working order. Here are some of the top issues to look out for with your natural gas generator:
Contaminated Oil
If your system is showing decreased performance and hasn’t had an oil change in a while, the oil could be contaminated. Over time, oil will collect dirt, dust, water, metal particles, and other residue. These contaminants degrade oil...9 Tips for Generator Efficiency This Summer
9 Tips for Generator Efficiency This Summer
As summer temperatures soar, you may be worried about your company’s energy efficiency. Energy costs are typically higher during the summer as demand on the power grid increases. This requires careful budgeting and planning to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
California faces a significant risk of rolling power blackouts during the summer months due to severe heat waves, wildfires, and potential utility failures. This situation often leaves business owners relying on their generators to maintain power for their operations. If an outage occurs at your site, you want to ensure your generator is as efficient as possible to minimize energy expenses and keep your system operating at peak performance.
These nine tips from Valley Power Systems can help you maximize your industrial or commercial generator efficiency.
1. Avoid Overloading the Unit
Your generator is designed to handle a specific power capacity. Continuing...Industrial Generator Safety: 9 Essential Tips
Industrial Generator Safety: 9 Essential Tips
Your industrial generator is one of your most valuable assets during a power outage. It provides a reliable backup power source to keep your operations flowing without disruption. The right size generator will be capable of running all your critical business
systems, including equipment, tools, computers, lighting, phones, security systems, and much more. You’ll have access to the power you need until the main grid is restored.
However, generators are powerful equipment requiring careful handling to maintain the safety of your property, employees, and customers. Keep these essential tips in mind to operate your generator safely and reduce your risk of potential hazards.
1. Ensure the Proper Installation of Unit
A generator should be installed outside with plenty of clearance between it and any doors, windows, or vents. Adequate airflow is necessary to keep exhaust fumes from entering your building. Additionally, your generator should...Electric Motors: Repair vs. Replacement
Electric Motors: Repair vs. Replacement
Electric motors are necessary for your business to operate efficiently. They are responsible for powering machine tools, pumps, blowers, fans, conveyor systems, and other critical industrial equipment that allow you to meet customer demand in a timely manner. It’s expected that electric motors will wear down with daily use. Over time, you may find that you are spending more money on repairs, and you may wonder at what point a motor replacement might be necessary. While you want to ensure that you get the most use out of your motors, you don’t want to worry about being left without the power you need to sustain your business operations.
At Valley Power Systems, we want to help you make the best decision for your company. Here are some key indicators for electric motor repair versus replacement to guide you.