Like any complex machine, industrial generators and engines have user interfaces that allow an operator to monitor its actions, ensure it is functioning efficiently and step in when something goes awry. Even in the best conditions, generators still slow down, speed up, overheat, or malfunction due to a number of potential factors, along with the […]
The Importance of Maintaining Emergency Power for the Hospital and Healthcare Industries
A steady and predictable power supply is of paramount importance as people visit healthcare centers every day to meet their medical needs. After all, a surgeon in an operating theater, a patient connected to lifesaving equipment in an intensive care unit and a nurse pulling up an electronic health record all need to know power […]
What Are Microgrids and Why Are They Useful?
As winter storms continue to strain power grids across the country each year, grid reliability is becoming increasingly important. Massive power grid failures, such as the 2021 grid failure in Texas, are highlighting serious problems in centralized grid structures. As a result, many organizations and communities that need reliable power in the face of uncertain […]
Executing the Power Play: Commercial Generator Installation, Safety, and Best Practices
Investing in a commercial generator for your business, whether for primary or backup power, is essential for smooth operations. Deciding where and how to install your industrial generator is just as important for its reliability and longevity. To get the most from your investment, give proper consideration to the installation and placement of your new […]
Staying Alive: Preventative Maintenance Tips That Extend the Life and Reliability of Your Standby Generator
When inclement weather threatens a power outage, do you feel secure knowing your backup generator will function properly, or do you nervously hope the old beast will start? Gain confidence in your standby generator’s performance by implementing a regular maintenance plan. A standby generator is a wise investment for any business, and its reliability and […]
Smooth Operator: The Importance of Transfer Switches in Your Backup Power Plan
Don’t get caught in the dark! When power outages strike, having a reliable backup power plan is crucial for businesses to keep their operations running smoothly. And at the heart of any backup power system is the trusty transfer switch. But with so many options out there, finding the right one can be overwhelming. Fear […]
NOAA and Accuweather Forecast an Active Winter Season Ahead
Winter is coming! For the third consecutive year, La Nina returns to create problems during our coldest months. While La Nina is associated with warmer-than-average temperatures in some areas, it also creates severe weather incidents in others. The NOAA predicts below-normal temperatures from the Pacific Northwest to the western Great Lakes regions. Accuweather predicts snowy […]
Winter is coming: Make sure your business is ready to weather any storm
The temperatures are falling, and a new season approaches. La Nina will make her presence known for the third year in a row bringing predictions for severe weather this winter. As people plan to safeguard their homes for the winter season, businesses must also make plans to safeguard their personnel, facilities, and operations. Planning for […]
NOAA Predicts a Very Active Hurricane Season for 2022
Hurricane season began on June 1st, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) predicts above-average activity with estimated named storms between 14 and 21. Many conditions contribute to this outlook, including warmer than usual Atlantic and Caribbean water surface temperatures, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds, a strong west African monsoon, and the ongoing La Nina. […]
Industries Severely Affected By Power Outages
Damage from power outages: the top 7 industries at risk For many industries, a power outage is far more than an inconvenience. It can cause production delays, loss of vital information, security breaches, and in the most severe cases, loss of life. Power outages result from grid failures, utility maintenance, and natural disasters. In the […]
Depco is Giving New Life to Decommissioned New Orleans Flood Protection Equipment
New life for decommissioned New Orleans flood protection equipment Depco is helping find new uses for the power units used by the City of New Orleans at flood prevention pumping stations constructed after Hurricane Katrina. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created temporary pumping stations to protect the city against future storm surges and completed […]
What do CAT Generators and Hurricanes Have in Common?
Of all the natural disasters we encounter around the globe, a hurricane is one of the ones that can actually be planned for ahead of time. From homeowners to larger businesses, anyone who has been involved in hurricane preparations understands how important, and often life-saving, it is to have a generator on hand. CAT generators […]