Emergency generator rentals can be secured through providers of industrial energy solutions, with some such companies focusing exclusively on renting and selling generators and similarly vital equipment. The uses for emergency generators vary, but the three most common uses are: supplying electricity during an outage; supplying power during a building project that interrupts primary electric supply; and meeting a temporary increase in energy demand.
1. Power Outages
In most cases, buildings that need electricity during outages already have at least one generator in place. But when an outage is regional and lasts more than a few days, such things as assuring that air conditioning, drinking water, and medical treatment remain available can become difficult. In such instances, a fleet of generators is usually deployed as soon as possible to restore critical services and social order.
2. Building Projects (e.g. Switch Gear Maintenance)
One building project that requires rental generators is the replacement of crucial electric system elements, such as voltage regulators, circuit breakers, or switch gear. A generator may also be rented for electrical maintenance projects, such as routine servicing or light retrofitting, which are typically resolved within one day, whereas replacements may take longer.
3. Increased Energy Demand
A facility typically experiences increased energy demand in one of two situations: when it has construction work done that requires a higher load than its facility can deliver, or when it hosts a special event that involves additional lighting, computers, and various other types of electrical products. Generators are also delivered to outdoor locations and arenas for special events, such as sports matches and concerts.
Other Types of Rentals Available
Depending on which company you rent with, you may have the opportunity to rent other types of power support equipment as well, particularly: load banks, electric distribution units, and accessories that support the aforementioned equipment.
1. Load Banks
Load banks are typically used to supply electricity to a piece of equipment to either (a) exercise it in preparation for real world conditions, or (b) test it in preparation for real world conditions, such as seeing what voltage a generator produces, or determining whether a transfer switch is in working order, respectively. There are four types of load banks, each of which is used in different situations: resistive, capacitive, inductive, and electronic.
2. Electric Distribution Units
Distribution units are rented to serve as power facilitators in electrical networks. Some common examples of distribution units available for rent are: transformers, electrical panels, and switchboards.
3. Accessories
Because accessories that facilitate the construction of a temporary electrical network are often required in rental situations, providers of the aforementioned equipment may also provide such supplies as: load share panels, cable bins, cables, quad box strings, and cable ramps.
