Common reasons for generator failure (and how to avoid them)

In a normal setup, a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is found between alternative sources of power and the protected loads. The reason behind this is to protect the loads from unexpected power failures which could damage the loads.

Over time, lightly loaded generator sets develop wet-stacking and carbon build-up in the combustion chambers and exhaust system. The use of a loadbank helps prevent this and determines the generator’s capability to produce maximum output in

Burton-based and manufacturing and plant hire firm Northbridge Industrial Services has created 20 jobs after opening its new 13,000 sq ft manufacturing site. The factory expansion was completed on budget and on time. It has created

Burton on Trent-based Northbridge Industrial Services has increased its outlook for the current financial year as the business prepares to change its name. The listed company, which provides industrial equipment to the construction, power and oil

Our stateside division recently had the opportunity to work with Dexter Monroe at Generator Power Services. Dexter required a robust solution, that could be trailer mounted, simple to operate, and allow him to test at 480V, 240V and

Load bank testing: With an ever-expanding remit of applications, containerised, or mobile, data centres are rapidly becoming the go to solution for meeting today’s dynamic, high volume data processing and communications demands. But is the temporary

The container shipping industry is an ever-growing, fast-paced environment, and power infrastructure cannot always grow in-line with power requirements. For this reason, many container ports are choosing to expand their power capacity by using stand-alone temporary

Testing solutions from the world’s leading load bank manufacturerLoad banks are used to test the effectiveness of standby systems in a variety of situations: Key Factors Running a generator on full load helps to avoid “wet

The need for reliable back-up power in the marine environment is paramount. A loss of navigation or steering can be catastrophic. A back-up power supply that is proven to be 100% effective, first time, every time,

When installing a new backup generator or uninterrupted power supply (UPS), many businesses still wrongly believe that factory performance testing before the equipment is shipped is enough to ensure reliable operation once installed. Here, we explore

ITN faced significant disruptions earlier this week (April 2022) after a “significant” power outage hit the production company’s HQ in central London. Back up generator failure Reports of the event suggest that the power failed and

Crestchic loadbanks are widely used for the testing of Gensets – Gas Turbines – UPS & DC systems.Crestchic’s loadbanks and transformers are popular with shipyards around the world, with over 30 years’experience gained from supplying rental

Load bank rental or purchase? For many critical industries, interruptions in power supply can have a significant impact on revenue through lost productivity and damage to equipment – in some sectors, a loss of power could