It doesn’t take a generator technician to know that an engine needs fuel to operate. If you’ve ever run out of gas in your vehicle, you can appreciate the importance of remembering this fundamental detail, and you may understand how easily it can be overlooked. The same is true with…
If you have an automatic standby generator, you expect it to start and operate correctly when the power goes out. If the engine block temperature dips below optimal starting conditions during cold weather, this could potentially result in the generator not starting when you need it to perform. One of…
So, you’ve made the decision to purchase a standby generator for your business. Whether the generator is simply needed to keep your business up and running during a power outage, or code-required for life safety, it’s an important decision and many factors go into this purchase beyond the obvious questions…
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, 90 point inspections, fluid and filter changes, environmentally…
Clifford Power Systems is excited to announce the opening of our new Houston office location! Established in 1985 in Tulsa, OK, this marks the 11th branch location for Clifford Power and our 6th location in the state of Texas. With additional Texas branch locations covering the areas of Austin, San Antonio, Longview,…
We recently asked Don Barbee, Clifford Power System’s Customer Service Manager, what his thoughts are on providing excellence in customer service. “If you are a child of the ‘60’s or an ‘oldies’ music fan, you may be familiar with a tune by James Taylor. “Winter, spring, summer or fall… all…
The definition of paralleling is: consisting of or having parts connected in parallel: a parallel circuit. In the case of generators, this translates to operation and connectivity of two or more generators to create a larger capacity. There are three primary reasons for paralleling generators. Many clients want to know the benefits…
Clifford Power Systems sustained structural damage to our facility in Austin, TX when severe weather hit the area around 12:45 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2017. The primary damage was to the administrative/office area – leaving the roof peeled back, offices unusable, metal twisted and bricks scattered – but fortunately leaving…
Almost every business is dependent on electricity for normal day to day operations. Without electrical power, it is almost impossible to perform the necessary tasks for a business to operate. This can translate to lost revenue, safety issues for workers, spoilage of perishables, equipment damage, and many other potential problems….
Clifford Power is an authorized Generac® industrial power dealer.