When you need a Diesel-powered generator, there are several factors to consider. One cannot simply take any generator that is on hand as there could be serious risks involved in doing so. Contmark will have a detailed checklist to identify the right-fit generator for your project. In essence, these are the points that need to be addressed in any project involving power generators:
- Know Your Generator's Capacity
Either way, having over- or undercapacity is a situation you would want to avoid. If the generator you deploy has not enough capacity, your power needs will not be met and there will be outages and the generator might get damaged as it will not be able to cope with the strain placed on it. Overcapacity is to be avoided as well as it typically results in higher cost for the end-user. - Prioritize Essential Appliances
When deploying Diesel-powered power generators as back-up units or in the case of disaster management, only the most important appliances should be powered. Anything that is not essential should not be powered in order to have capacity for items that matter.
- Stagger Appliance Use
When porting over power to a generator set, the equipment with the highest consumption should be brought online first. In order to avoid overloading the generator, items should be added sequentially, not all at once. This is important for the safe transition of the power source.
- Install a Transfer Switch
Transfer switches are critical components in managing your generator load. A common item, It allows for safe and easy transitioning between generator power and electrical power from the grid. It also helps manage the distribution of power to various circuits in your property or in the field.
- Consider a Generator with Load Management Technology
With modern generators, load distribution is easy as they automatically channel power to the most important equipment. Being able to operate with certainty, this ensures a longer service life of the generator.
- Regular Maintenance Checks
The hallmark of any Genset is its dependability. And this dependability stems from a rigorous maintenance regime. Contmark’s power generators are subjected to detailed checks and inspections, all of which will be meticulously monitored and recorded. Customers should inquire about this when considering generator rental.
- Understand the Basics of Power Consumption.
To address the specific need for power generation requires the understanding of power consumption of each piece of equipment. Identifying those items that can be replaced by updated equipment can significantly reduce power consumption and thus cost.
