Poor diesel fuel quality contributes to many generator failures with microbial growth being one of the most common causes. It only takes the slightest amount of water for microorganisms to survive and eventually thrive within diesel fuel. Even well-maintained fuel tanks are susceptible to condensation, so testing and management programs are necessary to ensure that […]
Weekly Generator Testing
Question: It is my understanding that there is NOT a requirement under NFPA 110 to run the generator weekly. I believe the reason is to avoid/reduce wet stacking. Aside from a specific generator manufacturer’s recommendation to run a generator on a particular interval, are there any facilities running the generators weekly? If so, what are […]
Decommissioning EPSS Components
MGI-DECOM recommends that hospitals and data centers consider “pre-removal advertising” of emergency power equipment as a method for receiving maximum salvage dollars. Whether selling equipment outright or brokering through MGI, the offers from buyers can improve by 50%. MGI-DECOM can assist in marketing any generator, parallel gear, or transfer switches regardless of make, model, or […]