Scoping a diesel backup generator can be daunting, and you will often come across references such as ATS, MTS, and more acronyms – which if you are not familiar with can be confusing.
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What is an Automatic Transfer Switch?
When you are browsing for a diesel backup generator, you will likely come across options for ATS / AMF or MTS panels. Most generators will also be noted as ‘ATS compatible’ within their description.
Why Buy A Standby Generator For Your Home?
Many people believe that a standby or backup generator is only relevant if your area is prone to power cuts…
How To Report A Power Cut & How They Can Affect You
This article informs you the quickest way to report a power cut, and covers how a power cut can affect you at home.
How to prepare for a power cut
In this article we are going to discuss how you can prepare for a power cut at home.
Business Risk: How Could A Power Cut Affect Your Business?
Planned power cuts, or power outages can be a pain to plan for, but, at least you have the advantage of foresight. An unexpected power cut can be extremely troublesome to your business to say the least, regardless of the industry you operate within. Having a business continuity plan, should the power cut off is something to consider.
Can I use 230v / 240v on a three phase 400v generator?
When trying to specify which diesel generator is suitable for your power or backup requirements, you may be tempted to purchase a 3-phase or 400 volt generator. On the face of it, these 400v / 230v generators provide more power output compared to single phase 230v stand alone sets in a cost to power comparison.
What is the difference between Standby Power and Prime Power?
When browsing diesel generators, you will notice that there are power ratings displayed in kVA or kW ratings, but noted as ‘Standby power’ or ‘Prime power’ variations.
These are defined by regulations stated out in ISO 8528 standard.
What is underloading a diesel generator? What is wet stacking or low loading?
If you run a diesel generator on very light loads, the engine is unlikely to reach an adequate temperature as it is burning or combustion less fuel and generally working too light.
The optimum temperature for a diesel generator is when it is being used to power between 30% to 80% of its rated power output.
How to identify your ECO Evopower generator Cummins engine using the data (specification) plates
All of our ECO diesel generators are powered by high quality, industrial Cummins engines.
If you open the industrial grade canopy to expose the engine, on the top of the engine block, there is a data (or specification) plate, which will display the date of manufacture, the serial number and importantly (when ordering replacement parts or filters) the engine model number.
About Genpower
Evopower generators are designed and distributed by Genpower Ltd, based in Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
Designing and building generators and power equipment since 2006 we have vast experience in the industry, which is shown in the high quality equipment in our ranges.
We are the sole distributor for Hyundai Power Products, P1 Power Equipment, Gardentek and we distribute Cummins powered gensets under our own brand Evopower.
With our large 120,000 sq. ft. distribution centre, offices and warehouse we hold a large amount of stock and have in-house technicians consistently working to improve our products, and expert sales, parts and aftersales departments available to answer any questions you may have, provide back-up and spare parts and – in the unlikely event something goes wrong, you can have piece of mind we are here to help.Â
