Power Generators in the Event Of An Emergency April 22, 2007
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Some businesses literally cannot survive without a backup power supply on hand. Hospitals, farms and computer room data centers are excellent examples of businesses that must keep the power flowing. City services are another example of entities that need to maintain uninterrupted power in the aftermath of an emergency event.
When they need a backup power supply, lots of organizations reach out to US Power & Environment for assistance. USPE has served organizations from coast-to-coast with their emergency power supply needs. US Power provides natural gas generators and diesel powered generators at wholesale prices to businesses around the country.
US Power also provides diesel generator repairs and maintenance services for companies and organizations around the country and the world.
US Power & Environment can be reached by phone at 1-877-772-6018 or you can visit their website.
Plan For The Unthinkable April 22, 2007
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Smart professionals know that it is not wise to bury your head in the sand, with the hope that disaster will not come your way – especially when it comes to your businesses mission critical operations.
The types of disasters businesses face come in all shapes and sizes, depending on where we live and work. With hurricanes affecting the Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard, tornadoes dotting the Midwest and Great Plains, earthquakes on the west coast, volcanoes in the northwest, ice storms and blizzards in the north, and floods, fires and wind in all other areas of the country, the likelihood of disaster coming to your neck of the woods cannot and should not be minimized. Yet even with these common meteorological risks, utility energy capacity and electric utility equipment failure are often the most common causes of power failures.The American Red Cross wants to help you be prepared for whatever might come your way. They have put together a Business & Industry Guide To Disaster Preparedness for you to study and use to protect your future.
Don’t pass this information by — new disasters happen daily without any advance warnings.
Don’t Forget About Safety April 22, 2007
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We cannot express how important safety is when dealing with electric power generators! Please do not take this matter lightly.
When the lights go out in your neighborhood, take care when setting up your backup power supplies.
If you are using a temporary portable generator and not a permanent standby unit that has been professionally installed, it is actually recommended to never attach your backup power supply to your whole building; instead, run an extension cord to those items that you may consider essential to the continued operation of your home or business.
What we are saying here is that you should hook up a few lamps and your refrigerator, but you should never hook your backup to your whole building. WHY you ask?
Your electric utility will be around, typically within 24-48 hours to repair your electrical lines. The technician will likely be of the belief that their is no power in your line. If you were to hook your power generator to your whole building, the utility company’s repairman may get the shock of his life! This is called “backfeeding” and is a common cause of death for utility linemen.
Here are a few more tips to keep you safe when using a temporary portable backup power generator in an emergency:
1. Use the appropriate sized power cords recommended by the manufacturer to carry the electrical load.
2. Never run cords underneath rugs or carpets where heat could build up or a damaged cord could go unnoticed.
3. Never connect generators to another power source such as power lines. The back-feed of electricity can be fatal.
4. To avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, never run a generator in an enclosed space, such as a basement, connected garage or enclosed porch.
Click here to read More Basic Electric Safety Tips. Call US Power today if you are interested in getting a free quote on a permanent standby generator set so you never need to worry about a power outage again. 1-877-772-6018.
