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

valley power systems - truck and equipment

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...

Guide to Buying a Commercial Backup Generator

Delta reported a $150 million loss when its Atlanta operations center experienced a power failure for just five hours in 2016. Regardless of what kind of industry they’re in, business owners can agree that time spent without electricity is money lost. However, a power outage looks different for every company. If you are in the food industry, a power outage can mean losing refrigeration or heat sources, leading to the loss of groceries and the inability to prepare food. In the manufacturing industry, a power outage results in

machinery downtime, which renders your company incapable of meeting consumer demands. For professional services, a power loss may lead to data losses that cost you valuable time. The effects of power outages vary significantly from one business to the other. The key to keeping everything up and running throughout the duration is investing in the right commercial...

Keeping Your Commercial Engine’s Fuel System Clean

If your commercial generator engine doesn’t have a healthy fuel system, it may struggle to perform efficiently. Depending on the severity of the issue, it could even experience complete mechanical failure. This could leave your business without the power you need during the most critical times, such as a power outage.

Your standby power system requires optimal fuel quality to deliver the best performance during emergency situations. Fuel, however, degrades over time, so the fuel system needs constant monitoring, testing, and cleaning to ensure reliability. Here are some solutions to consider for maintaining your fuel system.

Use Carburetor Cleaners

A gas engine will include a carburetor. When a generator won’t start up, a clogged carburetor is often the culprit. To keep the carburetor components clean, you should use a carburetor and fuel system cleaner. These contain a unique mixture of cleaners and lubricants that’s designed to keep the...

Why Do I Need a Portable Generator?

As a business owner, you might find yourself in need of a portable generator. Even standby generators aren’t 100% reliable, so it’s a good idea to have an alternative power system atlas copco portable generators by valley power systems

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ready to go. More compact than traditionally installed generators, these mobile units can help you prepare for the unexpected no matter where you might be working. Here are some reasons you should invest in a portable generator:

1. Keep Important Power Systems On

During a power outage, you may not want to use your main generator, especially if it occurs during off-production days or hours. However, you will still need power for your critical business systems, like perimeter lighting, computers, and security cameras. A portable generator can keep these electrical systems running when your power requirements are much lower. You will also be able to put less stress on the...

Remote Monitoring Systems

What to Know About Remote Monitoring

As a modern business owner, you may appreciate the high-tech features that are available with new generators. One of these optional components is a remote monitoring system designed to make commercial operations easier. This advanced system can help you keep

up with what your generator needs to deliver reliable power. If you are considering upgrading to a new generator, here’s what you should know about remote monitoring.

Have 24/7 Remote Access

One of the biggest advantages to remote monitoring is being able to access your generator from anywhere you may be. Your generator’s remote monitoring system will work via Wi-Fi to provide real-time updates to a synced device. By accessing the system’s software from a laptop, PC, or smartphone, you can remotely start/stop the generator, load/unload the unit, track its operational status, and much more. Imagine being on vacation across the country and receiving an...

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