Generator Guidance for your Business

What you need to know before hiring a generator…

Know your wattage

Firstly, you need to know exactly the amount of power you would require for the items you want the generator to run. You may think you don’t need to power all the equipment on site; however, it is better to overestimate rather than underestimate and end up with a generator which doesn’t meet your required needs.

You can find an individual items wattage on the item itself or in the owner’s manual, if you plan on powering more than one item at a time then you need to calculate the total wattage of the items. If not, you need to know the item which has the highest wattage; of all your figures the highest wattage you have (combined or individual) is the wattage you require from your generator. Any items with an induction item will require a starting wattage, you need to know the starting wattage for the generator; simply multiply the wattage by 3 to find out the starting wattage.

TIP: Allow at least 20% on top of the highest wattage to allow for some wiggle room.

What will it be used for?

There is more to choosing a generator than just knowing the right wattage requirements. There are different types and sizes for different requirements; if you are using the generator for smaller scale or domestic purposes a portable generator may be your best option whereas larger scale generators are required for commercial and industrial purposes.

Petrol Vs Diesel

You can choose from both petrol and diesel generators. Petrol generators tend to be more common in smaller models and are more cost effective when used on a smaller scale however diesel generators tend to stand up to regular use and offer a saving on fuel. They are generally more suited to larger models. If you have any questions about which generator is best for you, you can contact us for more information.

Generator Hire for Winter Events

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Generator hire is an essential part of any outdoor event but perhaps even more so in the winter. When we think of outdoor events, we tend to limit these to summer but actually there are a plethora of winter outdoor events including things such as ice rinks, Christmas markets and the infamous winter wonderland. All of these events will require temporary power, to run lighting as well as a range of other items. Having a reliable temporary power source is important as the event would suffer drastically if power were to fail or not last the duration of the event so it is essential that before you hire a generator you know how much power you need and which option is best for you.

A Guide to Transformer Hire

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The purpose of a transformer is to change the voltage of electricity flowing in a circuit. Transformers can be used to both increase and decrease voltage; when increasing voltage this is called stepping up and when decreasing it is called stepping down. When using a 5kVA and 10kVA transformer the transformer must be wired directly into a suitable mains circuit by a qualified electrician. Transformer hire can be difficult to understand at first and when working with high voltages it is important to know what you’re doing in order to keep safe.

Planning Your Power Requirements Ahead of The Cold Weather

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With winter fast approaching, it is important to make all the necessary considerations ahead of the cold weather. One of these should be to plan your power hire requirements. You can’t plan power outages, but it is important that you know what you would need in the event of a power outage so that you can keep your business running smoothly. It is vital to know what your power needs are and to have a power back up should you need it.