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Which kVA do I need?
When buying a generator one of the first questions you may be asked is, “Which size do you need?” If you’ve never bought a generator before this ca...
Global shipping congestion
As shipping congestion issues and freight costs continue to spiral, we have a wide range of generators from 6kVA to over 2000kVA in stock, on the g...
Power cable disaster causes concerns about UK black outs
On 15 September 2021, a fire at a Kent National Grid IFA (Interconnexion France-Angleterre) site shut down the high voltage power cable between Fre...
How to increase the lifespan of your generator
Investing in a generator is a significant expense for any business and it is an asset you want to ensure lasts for as long as possible. Generators ...
The quick guide to generator types
Generators come in a variety of sizes and each type is designed for different uses. From small, portable inverter sets ideal for camping or motorho...
Change in working practices increases demand for residential backup power
Since the development of the internet and acceleration of technology surrounding the web, the working hour activities of those employed in office e...
Why power factor matters
Power factor (PF) relates to energy efficiency; it is the ratio of working power to apparent power. Measured between 0 and 1 as a unitless quantity...
What is generator load bank testing and why do we need to do it?
Generator load bank testing uses a piece of electrical test equipment to simulate full and stable load conditions on to a generator to prove its pe...
Preserving the quality of stored diesel
Whether you use your diesel generator as a primary power source or rely on it for emergency back-up power it is essential that you have a supply of...
Safety and environmental considerations of storing diesel fuel
Having a ready supply of quality fuel on hand is essential for both standby and prime power generators. In the UK, the Environment Agency and Depar...