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Cold weather can make it especially challenging for generators to start and run properly. Here are some generator maintenance tips to prepare your generator for winter and help ensure your equipment is ready to run when you need it. Block Heaters/Jacket Water Heaters: One of the best methods to ensure…

When you need a temporary power source for your job site or business facility, there are a few details to consider before renting a mobile generator. One of the most important details is determining how you will connect the generator and distribute the power. This article provides a basic overview…

Your standby generator engine is very similar to a car’s engine. And just like your car, it needs regular maintenance to run efficiently every time it starts. A generator maintenance plan can be tailored to your needs. These plans include regularly scheduled inspections, fluid and filter changes, environmentally safe disposal…

Standby generators are a unique asset to own. They have the important job of powering critical facility operations in emergency situations, but most of the time they sit idly somewhere in a back corner of the property without receiving much attention. The only time the engine starts and operates is…

When selecting a standby power system for a business or facility, many clients want to know the benefits or potential drawbacks of paralleling multiple generators compared to purchasing a single generator. This topic discusses industrial generator paralleling and how to determine if it makes sense for your generator application. The definition…

Electricity is something that, most of the time, people don’t think about. We automatically assume that power will be available when we need it. But if you are a business owner or someone tasked with assuring your business is operational at all times, you should have a backup plan. The…

With summer season here, your standby/emergency generator should be maintained properly and special attention should be paid to key areas. Here are some generator maintenance tips for warm weather: Batteries Batteries are the single most common cause of generator failure. This is primarily caused by three factors: Battery deterioration: As…

Clifford Power focuses heavily on our ability to respond to weather emergencies, but on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019, an emergency hit a little too close to home. Our Technical Support and Training representative, Nathan Branum, was in the Training Lab at our corporate headquarters in Tulsa, OK early that morning,…

First, let’s define what generator wet stacking is. Wet stacking is a term that originally described a diesel engine dripping a thick, dark substance from its exhaust pipes or, as they’re often called, “stacks.” The condition is caused by operating the engine at light load for extended periods, sending unburned…

Peak shaving is the process of reducing the amount of energy purchased from the utility company during peak demand hours. Utility companies typically have variable pricing based on demand, and the pricing during the peak demand hours is typically the highest. This pricing structure allows the utility company to bring…