03 Mar What is the Process of Installing a New Generator?
All businesses, no matter the industry, rely on electricity to help them ensure smooth, continuous operations. From providing the power required to light up a room, to ensuring that equipment and appliances keep running as normal, electricity is essential. However, there are times when power can suddenly, and somewhat unexpectedly, go out, leaving your business in peril.
If you know that your business is prone to outages, or you simply don’t want to take any risks, installing a new backup generator could be the best way to protect yourself. Here are a few things to consider before you get started.
Choosing your new generator
There are a host of different generators available on the market today, and the type you choose will often be determined by the needs of your business. For instance, there are large generators which run on a combination of fuel and gas. Larger generators are best suited to businesses that rely heavily on large amounts of electricity, such as those within the medical or hospitality industry. Sometimes, these generators can automatically switch on once a power outage occurs – limiting the need for manual operation when needed.
Additionally, there are smaller, portable generators that run on fuel and can provide sufficient electricity for small businesses.
Actual generator installation
Once you’ve chosen the most appropriate generator for your business, you’ll be able to actually install it. During installation, ensure that you follow the recommendations of the manufacturer and avoid any potential hazards and electrical accidents. Also, ensure that your installation complies with existing rules and regulations stated within your local building codes.
An important rule to follow when installing a new generator is that you should always access the help of a professional if you have no prior experience. Anything from a slight mistake with wiring, to using undersized extensions could be enough to damage not only your generator, but the work equipment it’s connected to. Similarly, a poorly installed generator can also be a fire hazard.
When installing generators, it’s recommended that you have CO2 sensors installed throughout your building that will help to detect and warn you of any carbon emissions when your generator is in use. Contacting a professional electrician should help you to avoid coming into conflict with any of the many industry standards and safety rules currently associated with generator installation. Remember, tasks such as these require industry expertise.
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