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…
If you need a temporary power source for your job site or business facility, there are several details to consider before renting a power generator. The topic of discussion here is power distribution for rental generators: determining the best method to deliver power to the points where you need it….
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…
Clifford Power Systems is excited to announce the grand opening of our new Houston office location! Established in 1985 in Tulsa, OK, this marks the 12th service location for Clifford Power and our 6th location in the state of Texas. With additional Texas branch locations covering the areas of Austin,…
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…
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…
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