Why Do Grocery Stores Need Generators?

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Grocery stores and supermarkets have become a one-stop-shop for most of the things you need on a daily basis. Many customers choose their supermarket based on how close and convenient it is to them when they need something. As consumers, we inadvertently become loyal to a grocery store over time, because it’s always there when we need it. We become familiar with it, so we know how to find what we need quickly. However, that loyalty can shift rather quickly when severe weather hits.

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What is Fuel Polishing?

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Emergency generators are perhaps the single best way to be prepared for any situation. Should something happen to cause you to lose power, your peace of mind comes from knowing you have a generator on standby. But what many people aren’t aware of is that there’s one big factor that can affect the performance of your generator and put it out of commission when you need it most. That one thing is contaminated fuel.

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Why Regular Generator Maintenance is Important

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In the south, Mud Daubers, also know as Mud Wasps or Mud Divers, are active for most of the year, especially in the summer. This also happens to be the beginning of hurricane season when you are more likely to use your standby generator than any other season of the year.

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What is the Purpose of a Transfer Switch?

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An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a device that transfers a power supply from its primary source automatically to a backup generator when it senses a failure or outage occurring in the primary source until utility power is restored.

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The Role of Natural Gas in Frac Mining

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Hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, is a drilling technique used for extracting oil or natural gas from deep underground. In simplified terms, the fracking process starts with a well that is drilled vertically or at an angle from the surface to a depth of 1 to 2 miles or more.

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Choosing Between Diesel and Natural Gas Generators for Your Oil Well Site

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The Permian Basin is booming. Recent estimates claim that Texas is on track to becoming the no. 3 oil producer in the world, behind only Russia and Saudi Arabia. Let that sink in for a moment.

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Remote Manual Emergency Stop Stations for Generators per NFPA 110 5.6.5.6

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Recently, we have had multiple calls from clients asking for help regarding an NFPA 110 5.6.5.6 violation. Generator installations for mission-critical facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and data centers, are required to comply with NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, in conjunction with NFPA 70: National Electrical Code.

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