With winter around the corner and power outages on the rise, everybody is shopping around for a generator that will take care of their household and industrial requirements during blackouts. We take a look at the factors that should be taken into consideration during household or industrial generator purchases.
When shopping for a Generator, take the whole power solution into consideration, rather than just a once-off purchase. You, your family and employees will not only depend on this piece of equipment during power failures, but also have peace of mind that the generator is safe to use and environmentally friendly.
Please take the following factors into consideration when looking at a Generator:
Domestic generator Use
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Ensure that you purchase a good quality generator – stick to well known brand names as these companies tend to offer better quality products.
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Make sure that the generator includes AVR (automatic voltage regulator) as this will assist the owners when using sensitive electronic equipment, for example a Computer or medical equipment .
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Ensure that after sales service is included in the purchase and that the company you buy the generator from carries sufficient spare parts.
Industrial generator use
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Consult the experts when an industrial generator has to be purchased. A detailed survey of the electrical draw off is required for 15KVA and higher generators. This could only be determined by an on-site visit to determine the company’s power requirements.
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Discuss your requirements with the experts in order to ensure that the generator meets your power requirements. The last thing anybody wants is loss of income due to failure to meet demands from a newly purchased generator.
Domestic generator installation
Installation of a household generator is just as important as the quality or type of generator that you need to purchase. Make a list of items that you need to use in your house. Determine the power requirement or consult with a generator supplier to help you determine the power requirements. Ensure that the company you deal with does a safe installation, which will not put you or your family at risk.
Industrial or Business generator installation.
The following factors should be taken into consideration during the installation of an industrial generator:
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Automatic Start up
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Connecting directly to your DB Board
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Power supply to sensitive equipment for example computers, medical equipment and printers.
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Certificate of compliance and safety once installation has been completed.
After sales service, spare parts and maintenance:
Speak to the generator supplier and obtain as much possible information regarding their maintenance offerings for bigger units, spare parts and service workshops. Purchasing a generator is considered to be an investment where one expects long-term service and support in order to make the most of the product you purchased.
