Friday 28 July 2017

Implementing an Emergency Power System Successfully

Emergency power systems are today installed in almost all commercial places and facilities in numerous capacities. However, there is various queries and confusion in the mind of any person who is installing it these systems. Below we clear some common confusion that plagues the mind of any customer regarding these emergency power supply systems.

Cost of implementing these systems
This is inadvertently the first thought that plagues the mind of any customer. The implementation cost of these systems depends on various factors like its voltage capacity, the length of construction required for its installation, type of technology, etc. For instance, a high tech, high voltage system would cost more than a low tech low voltage system.

Cost of fueling the generator
Generators use different types of fuel. Diesel or natural gas is the most common fuel used for generators, but the more sophisticated systems use a Bi-fuel system which runs partially on diesel and partially on natural gas which is the more expensive one of the two. Again the amount of power as well as the duration for which standby power is used also impacts the amount of fuel consumed. Thus the cost can be appropriately calculated.

Longevity of generators
Whether you are looking to buy a residential generator or a commercial one, durability and longevity are essential considerations. Most clients, especially those looking to install the in the commercial spaces want it to last for decades. This implies that one needs to buy a more sophistication and higher quality system which would be on the expensive side. The maintenance cost is another crucial factor to consider.