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.

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Ensuring Safety in Commercial Generator Operation

Your commercial generator power system is essential to maintain uninterrupted business operations when the main power grid fails. These heavy-duty machines can provide you with a reliable source of power to keep your critical business systems running, even in adverse weather conditions. However, operating a large commercial generator carries certain risks, so safety should be a top priority to protect yourself, your employees, and your property. Here are the key safety considerations to keep in mind when using one of these powerful machines at your California facility.

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Proper Generator Installation

If you have just purchased a commercial generator, you will need to ensure it is installed properly. It should be set up according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and local building codes. It is essential to place the generator in a well-ventilated area that is at least 15 to 20 feet from any doors,...

5 Things to Look for in a Diesel Truck Dealer

The 5 Things You Should Look for in a Diesel Truck Dealer

It’s certainly not difficult to find someone to sell you a diesel truck, or perhaps several of them, for your company. But, choosing the right diesel truck dealership isn’t necessarily a matter of finding the closest business or digging around for the lowest price. That’s because diesel truck dealerships are like any other category of company. Some are more knowledgeable and trustworthy than others. In a perfect world, you’d be able to work with anyone and get the right terms, one-on-one attention, and follow-up service. But as we all know, not everyone will stand behind their word… or the products they sell. [caption id="attachment_3214" align="alignright" width="300"]

valley power systems diesel truck dealership[/caption] The point we are trying to make here is that it can be very easy to find a diesel truck dealership, but not necessarily...

Need Spare Trucks or Equipment for Your Company?

Do You Need Spare Trucks or Equipment for Your Company?

If you are the owner or operator of a small business, the idea of having spare trucks and equipment might seem like a crazy notion. Once your operation grows a bit, however, the questions about extra capacity become more realistic and tangible. spare trucks and equipment from valley power systems

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In fact, some of our customers would certainly claim that they need to have extra trucks or engines to work with. There could be several reasons, including:

A need to substitute equipment at depots or jobsites because of breakdowns
Seasonal or unpredictable spikes in demand for transportation or other services
High costs associated with missed deliveries or deadlines
A desire to make budgets more...

Diesel Equipment Affects Your Bottom Line

5 Ways Buying Diesel Equipment Affects Your Bottom Line

The business owners and managers we work with know that buying diesel trucks or other pieces of heavy equipment is a big decision. But sometimes they might not realize just how big that decision will be, and all the ways that it will eventually affect their bottom line. If anything, they tend to focus on the sticker price of the particular model and look for ways to decrease the immediate financial hit.

That’s certainly a good thing to do, but it sometimes misses the point. That’s because, in the long run, what you pay for a particular truck or engine might not be the factor that determines whether you get good value or not. The ongoing running costs add up over time, to the point that they might go far beyond your original...

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