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...

What’s the Best Fuel for a Power System?

As you search for a new power system for your business, you may be overwhelmed with all of the options available on the market today. One of the most important choices that you will need to make before your purchase is which fuel source you will be using for the unit. Most commercial and industrial companies opt for diesel or natural gas generators. Hybrid models are also becoming increasingly popular. But how do you know which one is best for your business? [caption id="attachment_3248" align="alignright" width="300"]

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Advanced Generator Technology

Discover Advanced Generator Technology

If you have a generator that is 10 years old or more, you could be missing out on today’s best generator technology. Newer generators are typically quieter, lighter, and smaller than their older counterparts. Additionally, since upgraded generators are much more efficient, they provide superior performance over aging models. In this blog, we will explore some of the technological features you can find with an industrial power system as

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well as some safety tips to keep your system up and running for a long time.

Remote Monitoring System

With a remote monitoring system, you can access the settings on your generator via a computer or other smart device. This allows you to track your generator’s...

When to Replace vs. Repair Your Power System

As a business owner, protecting your company’s bottom line is a top priority. At some point, you might have to consider whether you need to repair or replace your generator power system. Having a new generator installed can be a significant investment, so you want to make sure that you are making the right choice for your business. Here are five of the top signs that you should replace the unit versus making a repair.

1. Frequent Repairs

While repairing your power system might be cheaper on the outset, frequent repairs can add up very quickly. You will need to consider the cost of the needed repairs and whether or not you expect additional repairs in the near future. Usually, once a generator has needed major repairs, it’s a sign that the system is starting to break down,...

Truck and Equipment Purchases

7 Reasons Truck and Equipment Purchases go Wrong

Buying a diesel truck or a piece of heavy equipment for your business is a big decision. It’s not the sort of thing that business owners and operations managers take lightly – there are usually hundreds of thousands of dollars involved. And yet, there are times when these investments go wrong. As experienced diesel engine and generator dealers, we have firsthand experience. We often meet with new customers who turned to us after having made the wrong choice elsewhere. That makes it harder for them to not only choose and afford the right piece of equipment, but also to trust in our advice and their own instincts. valley power systems - truck and equipment

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In other words, making the wrong capital buying decision hurts everyone involved. So how can you avoid an unfortunate choice? From our perspective, there are...

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