Equipment Purchases: Should Employees Help?

Should Employees Give Input on Equipment Purchases?

We always advise any business owners or operations managers to get an opinion from a trusted dealer before deciding to buy a diesel truck, a generator, or some other piece of heavy equipment for their business. The power and transportation are important to your bottom line, and you want a team with experience and perspective on your side. But what about getting input from the other direction? Should you ask for opinions from managers, mechanics, or even drivers and frontline employees when making equipment purchases? This is a question we get

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asked from time to time, particularly as our customers start thinking about the issues and challenges of buying things like big engines and expensive boats for their companies. You can probably make an argument either way. In our experience, having some input from employees can be valuable. But at the same...

3 Things You Might Not Have Known About Valley Power

Hardly a week goes by without us hearing a customer say something like: “Wow, I didn’t know Valley Power could do that.” That kind of feedback always seems like a mixed bag. On the one hand, we love valley power systems

discovering that we can surprise and delight customers with unexpected extras and attention. It’s always great when we go the extra mile and get recognized for it. But on the other hand, we wish everyone knew all the different services we have to offer. It would mean more business for us, of course, but also more ways to serve the people and companies who keep us running. For that reason, today’s post won’t focus on a specific product or process. Instead, we want to point out a few things you might not know about our company and what...

How to Choose the Right Heavy-Duty Truck

Choosing the Right Heavy-Duty Truck

So, you need to buy a new heavy-duty truck for your business. Maybe you need a long-haul rig that can move products from point A to point B. Or, you might require something with a lot of horsepower to pull or carry major loads for short distances. You might even need a truck that can do a little bit of both. How can you ensure you’re going to choose the right model… or get a good deal on a big truck in the first place?

This can be a big question for business owners, and particularly those who aren’t used to making capital purchases. After all, every dealer and manufacturer is going to suggest their option as the best one. And with the dollar amounts involved – both in terms of upfront costs and ongoing operating expenses – it’s not a decision most...

Keep Up With Remote Monitoring

Generators have come a long way over the years. Today, they are equipped with many technological innovations, like remote monitoring, to make operation more convenient. If you’re in the market for a new generator, you will find that a remote monitoring system can provide a host of benefits for your business. Here’s what you need to know to make the best purchase decision.

What Is Remote Monitoring?

With remote monitoring capability, you will be able to access your power system no matter where you might be. This is especially important if your building happens to experience a

power failure when you’re off-site. You’ll be able to see the status of your generator in real-time and ensure that it’s up and running your equipment until the main power is restored.

Benefits of Remote Monitoring

There’s a host of advantages to using a remote monitoring system.

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What Commercial Generator Size You Need

Determining What Commercial Generator Size You Need
Generators come in so many sizes and capacities that it can be challenging to select the best power system for your business’s needs. However, choosing the right size unit is very important to your operation’s success. Under-sizing a commercial generator means it won’t be able to effectively provide the power you need to continue production during a blackout. Over-sizing also has some dangers to consider. When you get a too-large generator for your business, you risk dealing with electrical system damages, inefficient production of power, and wasted operational expenses. When the commercial generator is too small, you may experience unreliable power output and equipment failure. A stressed-out generator may overheat, which can also lead to further damage. Purchasing a low-capacity commercial power system is a common mistake made by buyers. But how exactly do you get the...

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