Renting the Right Generator
During power outages, a generator rental can
become the best asset. Oftentimes, when
businesses and commercial / industrial centers lose power, they quickly react
and seek generators to rent to restore power.
There are many different types of generators on today’s market and it is
important to understand the differences to ensure your business is renting the
right generator for the job. The
following two considerations are basic attributes of power generators and
should be carefully considered before choosing what unit is best to utilize.
Gasoline versus
Diesel
It is the longstanding truth that Diesel power is stronger
and provides greater power than gasoline.
Diesel fuel is actually called “diesel oil”, which is a lubricant. Gasoline is considered a solvent. The types of engines differ as well. Diesel engines have much fewer moving parts
and do not even require spark plugs. The
engines do, however, require more oil and lubrication in addition to additional
coolant. Diesel engines can become much
hotter than a gasoline engine, specifically because it is producing more
horsepower and more torque. Smaller
scale power generators, notably the ones used by homeowners, run on gasoline as
not much power is required by them, other than some simple electrical
outlets. Diesel generators, however, are
essential for commercial and industrial use and come in many sizes and are used
on larger scale projects, including helping to power a store for days. Put simply, diesel fuel is much stronger than
gasoline and can provide stronger power.
How much power?
In order to determine which type of generator is needed for
the job, it is important to determine how much power is needed. When businesses rent generators, they are
oftentimes unaware of the power requirements of the job. It is always safer to go larger on the power
output, since most electrical units can vary on power requirements depending on
the system. For example, if a business
is attempting to run a heating and cooling system (HVAC) and plug it in to a
diesel generator, the amount of energy output will differ depending on the
amount the system is asked to work.
Generators come in many sizes and are measures by the maximum level of
kilowatt (KW) output. Simply
understanding the amount of power that is required by the operation will help
determine what type of generator is needed.
Most people that rent generators, however, are unaware of their power
requirements.
Understanding the two preceding factors will help you
determine what type of power generator is required to do the job. Effectively determining these two starting
points will get you in the right direction to choosing the best power generator
for your job.