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4 Things to Know About Fuel Tanks for Standby Generators

by Brandon Hefner Custom Marine Fuel Tanks

This is quite an obvious subject for anyone that a generator needs appropriate fuel to operate. If you ever have undergone an out of fuel situation with your vehicle, you may know this basic detail, and you may also understand the struggle it yields. We easily overlook the necessity of fueling our standby generators. To deal with an extended period of a power cut, we all need to fill enough gallons of fuel in the generator tanks. Choosing the right type of tank is important to ensure that you have installed a better fuel source to overcome future power outages.


Determining Fuel Storage Capacity

When the power goes off, generators supply auxiliary electric power to whatever connected. A mechanical cycle makes this happen by combusting fuel and generating electric energy. Without fuel, the generator can’t create electricity. The fuel is stored in aluminum fuel tanks. The capacity of fuel tanks is determined by calculating emergency and lead-time fuel stock. Eventually, the capacity depends on how frequently power outages happen and for what duration you would require power from the generator.

Type of Generator Tank

Choosing the type of tank is based on estimated runtime of your tank, available space, and other factors. You may also require knowing some local environmental regulations before installing fuel storage in your genset. Most generators come with sub-base or base-mounted generator tanks. A remote diesel fuel tank can be installed with a genset that needs to run for longer durations. The size, length, and width can be decided by professional tank manufacturers as per the requirement.

Tank Style

Generator tanks come in different styles and shapes and made from different materials. The most popular ones are aluminum fuel tanks. The exterior part is powder-coated to make keep it durable and corrosion resistant. Just like boat tank manufacturers produce EPA standards marine gas tanks, a generator tank is also tested in accordance with UL and NFPA standards.

Fuel Types

There are many advantages to choosing the right fuel type of generator. They run on diesel, gasoline, natural gas, or propane. Gasoline would be a better choice if you need to store less than 100 gallons.  But the downside of it is, it’s flammable and can be risky for industrial sites. Diesel fuel comes in grade 1 and grade 2. Diesel fuel can be your priority as it is ideal for running the engine for long periods of time. To select right fuel grade, you may consult to fuel suppliers or tank manufacturers.

The other factors which you should consider about fuel tanks for standby generators are quality of fuel and total run-time. Make sure you contact to licensed manufacturers of generator tanks for best work.


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