8 Most Common Generator Problems

An industrial generator is an expensive piece of equipment, and you want to maximize that investment. If you care for it well, your generator can last you for many years. However, like all types of equipment, they can begin to wear down over time. Here are some of the most common generator problems:

Leaks

The first generator problem that can arise are leaks. A generator may at times experience fuel, coolant, or oil leaks, but the good news is that these can usually be prevented by performing regular maintenance checks. With a periodic inspection of your unit, you’ll be able to notice these issues, and many others, before they have a chance to progress. Most commonly, fuel leaks occur when the base tank has been overfilled. This can happen when the fuel’s pump system malfunctions, or it could simply just be human error. It’s best...

Hybrid Generator Systems

  A generator is designed to give your facility the backup power it needs should you happen to experience an outage. You don’t want to have to worry about unexpected downtime affecting your bottom line, so choosing the right generator is crucial to your operations. With the continuing advances in technology and ever-rising fuel prices, more and more California companies are turning to hybrid generator systems for their power generation needs so they can have affordable power.

Introducing the Hybrid Generator

Hybrid generators systems are a more sustainable option for power generation over traditional gas or diesel units. This type of generator operates alongside the main generator to provide the necessary power through its integrated energy storage. The hybrid unit takes over for the main generator once it senses there’s a higher energy demand present, which decreases the need to have a diesel or gas generator running...