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Thursday, October 11, 2012

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.

Moving Heat- How Heat Exchangers Can Heat a Space



Heat exchangers are used for industrial, commercial, and even personal use.  Any time that a method is needed to move heat from one location to another, a heat exchanger is called upon.  People rarely associate heat with energy, however that is exactly what heat is.  The transfer of energy through a moving machine needs to be discarded to another place in order to prevent overheating and damage to a machine.  Oftentimes, businesses, industrial, and commercial operations will use heat exchangers to transfer heat to a specific location, heating the space as a direct result of their operating machines.

In some settings, tubular heat exchanges are implemented and installed on large machinery in order to transfer the heat to heat a specific spacing.  How this works, is that long and large tubular heat exchangers are attached to the side of the machine where the most heat develops.  For most machinery, this is right near the engine and central power plant.  Attaching the tubular heat exchanger is fairly simple, however the ease of operation is specific to the unit that is being attached to.  Then, simply assembling the heat exchanger to smaller pipes and transferring this heat to an open space becomes extremely cost efficient and highly valuable.

This is most common amongst warehousing units and anywhere specifically where a large space needs to be heated.  In order to successfully transfer the eat from the machine to the open space, a proper size and power based heat exchanger is needed.  Businesses that can leverage this in their commercial use can take advantage of accomplishing two tasks with once main device.  That is, taking the heat away from the primary machine and transferring it to a specific location that needs to receive the heat is efficient as this eliminates the need to maintain a heating system and incurring utilities and overhead expenditures.

Installing a heat exchanger to deliver the necessary heat to a desired location is highly effective and cost efficient.  Not only, is it also highly valuable as this eliminates the need to invest in heating units in order to heat the facilities.  In doing it this way, businesses can save on expense by leveraging what they already have plenty of (heat) and simply transferring that to a desired location.  Companies that leverage this save time and resources, which can in turn impact the bottom line.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Improve Working Conditions and Protect Stock with Dehumidifiers



Smart business owners realize that the climate in which they store their inventory is important to the prosperity and future well-being of their company as a whole. Regardless of wherever your storage facility or warehouse may be located, the simple idea that maintaining a properly regulated environment protects your current and future investments is nothing new. That's why we at Carrier Rentals rent out dehumidifiers and cooling units to our clients.

Throughout the US, companies depend on large warehouses filled with full-time employees for the storage, handling and shipping of all their stock. Unfortunately, poor ventilation tends to be a common issue for many buildings that house these goods and humid conditions result quite often. Both an annoyance for employees and a leading cause of damage to stock, high humidity is one of the more subversive threats that any business will ever face.

Rarely do these buildings come equipped with appropriate management options for excess moisture in the air. We at Carrier Rentals strongly recommend that business owners correct these issues through dehumidifier rental options. Each type of dehumidifier that we offer our clients can accommodate a variety of environments. Regardless of whether you work with a sprawling complex of storage facilities or have one central warehouse for your inventory, you can be sure there's an appropriate fit for your needs.

Beyond moisture control, our dehumidifiers also boast a variety of other uses. They can be used for climate controlling for businesses that are looking to paint their offices or to improve working conditions for employees. Our dehumidifiers are also built to handle the needs of commercial and industrial workplaces. This allows companies that may require this equipment for use in multiple environments to get extra use out of them in many capacities.

Carrier Rental is committed to the concept that solutions to common HVAC problems should be easily afforded and quick to deliver. We want our clients to be able to run their businesses free of worry over issues like excess heat and humidity or improper cooling. We're dedicated to you.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Cooling Tower Rentals are Essential to Proper Heat Management



When vital equipment breaks down, Carrier Rental is there to provide a solution to the problem. From our power generators to our top-of-the-line air conditioner units, we are proud to offer equipment that will accommodate the needs of all our clients. In the case of those businesses that rely on temperature-controlled environments to keep important machinery and stock in perfect condition, we recommend our top-grade cooling towers.

These highly efficient rental equipment options are widely used by our clientele due to their wide feature set. Each cooling tower rented through Carrier Rental is crafted with stainless steel and includes a closed loop, closed circuit system. This setup means that the quality of heat management and temperature control rendered through our cooling towers is incredibly high. We also carry these towers in a wide array of tonnage, with weights ranging from 100 to 750 tons. This means that companies can always get the precise amount of cooling power they need for their operations.

In addition to all these specifications, Carrier Rental cooling towers also prove beneficial for a number of different industries. Proper temperature management is key to not only optimal storage of heat sensitive inventory, but also to electronic equipment and other workplace necessities. In order to extend the lifespan of critical work assets, many of our clients have turned to these cooling options time and time again. Whether it's just for temporary cooling solutions during seasonal weather or for more consistent temperature control, you'll be sure to find the perfect answer to your heat management needs with us.

As always, our cooling towers and other rental options can be affordably rented and quickly delivered to your place of business. Don’t allow for inappropriate heat levels to cost you previous time and valuable resources. Let our rentals be a quality fix for your messiest problems.