When Are Standby Generator Used?
by Starlight Generator dieselgeneratortech1. Emergencies
Generators are
synonymous with disaster preparedness and emergency use is one of their most
common jobs. Generators’ usefulness during a natural disaster such as a
hurricane or flood that knocks out power for days on end ranges from convenient
to downright life-saving. Extremes of hot and cold kill Americans every year,
and the ability of a generator to power something as simple as a space heater
during a blizzard could mean the difference between life and death.
2. Routine Power Outages
When the power goes out
for non-emergency reasons, a high-capacity standby backup generator can keep
you on your daily routine without missing a beat. But because most Americans
only deal with outages for a few hours per year on average, many consumers opt
for a smaller, portable generator that can keep the fridge running, a few fans
blowing, and other minor appliances powered until the juice comes back.
3. Standby Power For
Businesses
When it comes to grid
power reliability, commercial enterprises have much more at stake than the
average homeowner. A few hours of downed equipment could mean millions of
dollars in missed orders and customers lost forever.
A standby generator (or
two) is the best way for companies to ensure a virtually uninterrupted power
supply. Certain industries such as hospitals are mandated to have a literally
uninterrupted supply, which can be done with a UPS (uninterrupted power supply)
system so that power doesn’t drop out for even a few seconds.
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