According to the US Energy Information Administration, office buildings use up to 198 billion kilowatt hour or 676 Btu (British thermal unit) of electricity every year. On average, $1.3 per sq. foot is spent in office buildings compared to $0.99 per sq. foot that other commercial buildings use.
Because of this reliance on electricity, it is important to have standby power in emergencies like a power outage. Generators are indispensable for both home and business owners to maintain economic activity during blackouts. They operate computers, machines, refrigerators, air conditioning, heat, lights and other appliances during blackouts.
With standby power systems, you can perform essential functions without any interruptions. In case of power outages, they give you benefits like:
• Continuous power
• Uninterrupted productivity
• Less damage on equipment and electrical appliances
How Do I Choose My Generator?
Research and study your options. Determine your needs and assess your budget.
• Write down your most important equipment like computers, machines, refrigerators, heaters and lights which need to continuously function during blackouts. Determine and calculate wattage and add up amps so it will be easier to compute (+20%) to get the total supply needed.
• Choose between manual or automatic. You can start the generator manually once the electricity is cut or connect it to your local fuel source and wiring to automatically turn on in case of blackouts.
• Determine the size of the area that needs to be powered. Choose a small generator if you have a small area or a bigger one for a bigger building.
• Check out prices of different generators in online shops before choosing one. Go online for better selection, better prices and exempted sales tax in a few states. Be sure to pick up a reliable brand that provides free shipping. Choose a company which offers local dealer service even if the generator is not from them.
How Do I Maintain A Backup Power Source?
Power maintenance is necessary to keep your generator in good working condition. All generators are provided with manuals. They contain information on how to maintain your generator. They teach you how to change oil, check the battery, change filter (air/oil), and overall maintenance.
Power is important in this ever changing world. Choose your backup system carefully.
