10 Winter Generator Tips for Maintenance

10 Tips for Preparing Your Industrial Generator for Winter

Is your business ready for the cold weather months ahead? The plummeting temperatures can adversely impact your power systems, so it is essential to take steps to winterize them in advance. This is especially true of your industrial generator. The cold weather can make batteries drain faster, thicken oil, gel diesel fuel, and cause other complications that can negatively affect generator reliability. Follow these tips from Valley Power Systems this winter to ensure your unit will work effectively when you need it most.

1. Drain the Fuel Tank

Diesel fuel can gel in cold temperatures, which can clog generator filters and fuel lines. If you won’t be using your unit regularly, you should ensure that the tank is emptied and stored in a safe place during the winter months. For your safety, it’s best to allow a generator technician to handle this...

Reasons Industrial Generators Fail

5 Common Reasons Industrial Generators Fail

Is your industrial generator not working as expected? Perhaps it is struggling to power up, or maybe it is failing to turn on completely. Without a properly working generator, you put your business at risk. Power outages are on the rise in California, and you don’t want to be left in the dark should the unexpected happen. A prolonged blackout can cause your company thousands, or even tens of thousands, of dollars in lost production. At Valley Power Systems, we want to help our customers avoid unnecessary downtime and protect their bottom line. Knowing the reasons your generator could be malfunctioning can help you address the issue before the next power outage occurs. Here are five of the most common generator issues.

1. Battery Malfunctions

Battery problems are a frequent culprit when industrial generators fail. Various factors can adversely impact battery performance, such as loose wires...

8 Signs You Need a Generator Repair

Your power generator works hard to keep your business up and running when you need an alternative power source, such as during a power outage. Over time, it will experience wear and tear and eventually require a repair to maintain its reliability. Timely repairs will minimize downtime for your business, reducing any financial impact that could be caused by a power disruption. It is essential to recognize when you need a repair to prevent smaller problems from progressing into larger, more expensive ones. Here are the top signs you need a generator repair.

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1. Power Fluctuations

If your generator struggles to start or powers on and off randomly, you should have a trained generator technician assess the system. This could be an indicator of a larger issue. You don’t want to have to worry that your system will fail when you need...

Natural Gas Generator Maintenance: Get Prepared This Fall

With fall now underway, it’s a great time to consider maintenance for your natural gas power system. Power outages are more likely to occur when freezing temperatures hit, but a well-functioning generator can make sure that your business isn’t left in the dark. Like any electrical system, these units require regular maintenance to perform at their best and prevent breakdowns when you need them most. When the main power grid fails, your standby generator can power your equipment and critical business systems so that you can continue your operations with minimal interruption. With comprehensive maintenance from Valley Power Systems, you can ensure that your generator is prepared for the cold weather months ahead. We strive to be your partner in power no matter what the year brings.

Here are some of the top maintenance tasks...

Top Considerations for Your Commercial Generator Replacement

Constructed with durable parts and components, generators are designed to hold up against much wear and tear in a variety of commercial and industrial settings. However, like any piece of electronic equipment, your power system will eventually need to be replaced. A brand-new generator can offer you many benefits, such as newer technology, greater efficiency, and improved reliability and overall performance. To reap these benefits, you'll need to take several factors into consideration for your generator replacement. Let’s explore these below.

Professional Installation

Your generator is a significant investment in your company, so you want to ensure that the installation is done right the first time. At Valley Power Systems, we recommend working with a professional generator technician for your installation project. A certified technician will be trained in how to properly install the system, and they will...

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