An emergency situation may occur at any time without warning making the reliability of your backup system very important. Generators are now a common secondary energy source among both business and industrial facilities. Purchase requirements greatly depend on the usage environment as well as what critical items will need continuous power. Hurricanes, fires, ice storms, [...]
Tag Archives: Emergency Power Equipment Testing
Emergency Generator Requirements: Professional Advice Helps You Make a Better Buying Decision
by Prime Power Services on November 3, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
Electrical Switchgear: Is Your System Receiving Suitable Care?
by Prime Power Services on November 3, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
Electrical devices require testing and maintenance in order to continue working efficiently. Generator switchgear includes a number of components such as breakers and transfer switches used to direct current flow from an emergency system. A transfer switch detects an electrical failure and begins the automated starting of this particular backup system. Breakers are another form [...]
Switchgear Tests: An Important Part of Routine Maintenance
by Prime Power Services on November 2, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
A switchgear problem can be devastating to the operation of your backup electrical source. Tests are often run during regular servicing to remedy developing problems among these necessary components. The damage incurred from a malfunction is costly and can be very hazardous to anyone in their general vicinity. Switchgear test procedures, system inspections, and a [...]
Emergency Electrical Power: Is Your System Ready for Operation?
by Prime Power Services on November 2, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
Emergency generators serve as a lifeline for essential backup systems and processes within a building. They are designed to act as a secondary electrical source to alarm systems, lighting, computer systems, and specific factory equipment. Power is essential for your building to continue operating under the most extreme circumstances. Emergency electrical power is required legally [...]
Generator Testing Verifies the Dependability of Your Backup Source
by Prime Power Services on October 17, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
A backup generator must have a comprehensive maintenance routine in place to gain reliable performance. Testing is a critical part of your scheduled upkeep because it allows a professional to detect any present problems as well as evaluate current operation capacity. Generator testing involves evaluating components such as the automatic transfer switch, switchgear, and circuit [...]
Power Generator Service: Preparing Your System for Emergencies
by Prime Power Services on October 17, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
Systems designed to provide backup power during a failure have to be maintained in order to supply necessary electricity to your building. When your diesel or natural gas generator has received the appropriate care, it can continue to serve as a dependable power source. A service contract is the best option for supporting your secondary [...]
Five Critical Generator Services and Their Benefits
by Prime Power Services on October 13, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
For companies that require an emergency power supply system (EPSS), proper EPSS servicing is critical to avoiding the effects of power outages. To ensure that an EPSS remains in top condition, most companies contract with a generator service that specializes in maintenance, testing and upgrades. If your company needs to hire its first service, hiring [...]
Temporary Power Services: Safe Generator Operation Begins With Load Bank Testing
by Prime Power Services on August 24, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
Your building will occasionally call for a temporary electricity solution. Utility power surges, mechanical difficulties, and severe weather can cause electricity to be unavailable from minutes, to potentially hours. Backup services, such as generators, make it easier to deal with these outages. Loss of power is undesirable if you own a commercial building or manufacturing [...]
NFPA 110 Requirements: An Instrument for Evaluating Backup Systems
by Prime Power Services on August 23, 2011 in PrimeTimes News
NFPA 110 is a guideline for emergency systems and standby electrical supplies. These requirements are used to develop local safety regulations. Service technicians follow NFPA 110 requirements to provide safer installation and maintenance. It is one of many codes set by the National Fire Protection Association, created for enhanced building safety. Critical environments such as [...]
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